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What should I do a recovery company is threatening to file a judgement writ of attachment on a judgement against me?
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Answered on June 23, 2017
Contact a lawyer in your jurisdiction in confidence to discuss your alternatives. Bankruptcy is certainly one possibility, but should be your last...
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Debt from 2002, wage garnishment (1st notice received). Requested an order to show cause. Next steps for court hearing?
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Answered on June 23, 2017
New York courts typically require a showing of excusable neglect and one or more meritorious defenses in order to get relief from a judgment....
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I work for a company that got acquired. Can I refuse to sign a non-compete with the new company?
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Answered on June 22, 2017
Assuming you have no contract, and statutory discrimination is not present, you are an employee at will and can be fired. Better to review the...
Can I sue a restaurant for the dental bill?
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Answered on June 22, 2017
Your damages are likely too small and the liability too remote to justify a lawyer based on the information provided. Send the manager a certified...
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Finally a trail date now they want to mediate???
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Answered on June 22, 2017
Pre-trial mediation is required by statute or rules in may courts and is a good thing. It is one method of alternative dispute resolution,...
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Can I put in a Motion for a summary judgement if the opposing party didn't respond to a court order
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Answered on June 21, 2017
No you may not move for summary judgment for the reasons already stated. Let the court decide the motion before it.
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I have a question about filing a small claim against an out of state corporation.
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Answered on June 21, 2017
Start with the contract you have with Sprint. There is likely a dispute resolution section that may speak to the law that governs disputes and the...
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Why is the judge reluctant to bill the petitioner for a frivolous motion?
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Answered on June 21, 2017
Judges are slow to impose sanctions or attorney's fees for the reasons stated in the other responses. At least the court was quick to dismiss....
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Response to 3rd party discovery?
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Answered on June 20, 2017
The question for your attorney is how dismissal of a portion of the estate case with prejudice impacts the subpoena. Do not ignore it under any...
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Am I now muzzled?
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Answered on June 20, 2017
What you describe is likely "law of the case." What has already been decided need not be re-litigated except on appeal after a final order. Based...