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I was terminated from my part time job after I scheduled a back surgery and couldn't perform my duties. Was that legal?
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Answered on February 17, 2010
I cannot advise you as to your possible rights under Illinois state law, but you may wish to consult a civil rights or employment law attorney...
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Scene of the crime
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Answered on February 17, 2010
In the State of Maryland, there is no longer any legal distinction between receiving stolen property and theft. Furthermore, Maryland appellate...
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Being sued for 10 year old debt from a divorce
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Answered on February 17, 2010
If the lawyer did not obtain a judgment against you, and if you did not sign a promissory note at some point, his cause of action for breach of...
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My employer as of 2.16.10 implemented a 90 NO Tolerance policy for the HR Depatment is that Legal?
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Answered on February 17, 2010
If you are an non-governmental, non-union employee who is "at-will" (meaning you do not have an employment contract, either long-term or...
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A friend of mine was in an accident. Under the circumstances, can she file suit for negligence?
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Answered on February 16, 2010
Like the other attorneys who have answered this question previously, this strikes me a very strong case for the injured party, although it is...
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A friend of mine was in an accident. Under the circumstances, can she file suit for negligence?
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Answered on February 16, 2010
Like the other attorneys who have answered this question previously, this strikes me a very strong case for the injured party, although it is...
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Employee Rights
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Answered on February 16, 2010
I practice both criminal defense and employment law--almost always on behalf of the employee, although I have done a few EEO investigations by...
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Can an employer hold my last pay check?
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Answered on February 13, 2010
If you have a written contract, then both you and your employer are bound by that document. If not, then it sounds like your employer must pay you...
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Can my employer require or "encourage" me to stay on-site or at a nearby hotel prior to a forecasted severe weather event.
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Answered on February 13, 2010
If you are employed by a private company on an "at-will" basis--meaning that your employment is not governed by a written or oral contact--I do...
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What are my rights about our properies after divorce
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Answered on February 13, 2010
Even though the home is in your wife's name, it would still be considered marital property subject to division at the time of divorce if it was...
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