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My friend is a small business owner, and recently, he involved in a small case law suit, since his business is so slow, he (or h
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Answered on February 16, 2010
For the record, both attorneys and corporations may appear in NYC Small Claims Court, the latter in commercial small claims either as plaintiff or...
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I was charged with reckless endangerment and there charging it as a felony,and want me to accept 3 years probation
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Answered on February 15, 2010
According to your question, you have been charged with a felony that you did not commit. There is nothing to do but retain an attorney immediately....
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Is it possible to verify that I made contributions to books and movies by a polygraph?
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Answered on February 15, 2010
I'm pretty certain polygraph results are still inadmissible in NY courts, so no. Absent an admission from the other side a jury would have to...
Question about the BAR and sealed records.
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Answered on February 15, 2010
The bar will not have the court file. Every year, some where around 10,000 candidates take the NY bar. As long as you disclose it and provide the...
Must an employer provide a copy of an employment contract to an employee?
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Answered on February 15, 2010
I would add to Mr Sarno's comments that your employer is not obligated to give you a copy because you are not "entitled" to a contract. Bearing in...
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In the state of New York, How long does a person have to sue after a assault?
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Answered on February 15, 2010
As an aside, if you "convert" the claim to negligence you have another two years. Plaintiffs do this all the time -- assert and intentional tort...
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What is 2nd class robbery?
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Answered on February 15, 2010
Degree. I assume you mean "degree", not class. The statute:
A person is guilty of robbery in the second degree when he forcibly
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My mom,sister,myself are all on her jtwos brokerage account. Mom wants to take her name off of account.
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Answered on February 15, 2010
If your mother just takes her name off the account, it is a gift and you and your sister would be responsible for income tax above the combined...
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My dad sold me his home 5yrs ago for a buck..He lived in the home until he recently went into a rest home..
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Answered on February 15, 2010
No, if you own the home outright then it is no longer your father's property and will not be affected by his estate, will, or probate.
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Is using the words 'NY' or 'New York' in my company name an infringement?
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Answered on February 15, 2010
This is a fact specific question and you may need a consultation with an IP attorney. You can use the "words" or letters "NY" or "New York" in...