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My company bid on a construction project and won the bid 18 months ago It has not begun. What is the staute to make changes?

Thomas's answer | Answered on October 02, 2009

You question really depends on what government the contract was with, what agency and what the terms of the RFP are. Call a lawyer - pend a few...

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Bidding on government contracts

Thomas's answer | Answered on October 02, 2009

You need to register on CCR and then go to www.fedbizops.com - each RFP - by agency -is very different - as are the requirements. I would suggest...

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Is it wrongful termination when a manager tells an employee with a disability that he has a month to improve before he fires him

Thomas's answer | Answered on October 02, 2009

It is very hard to successfully allege wrongful termination in Virginia. Virginia is an "employmnt at will" state, which means an employer can...

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Question regarding the Statute of Limitations in Virginia??

Thomas's answer | Answered on October 02, 2009

The statute of limitations in Viriginia on an oral contract is 3 years, on a written contract, 5 years.

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Can a landlord charge me rent for the month AFTER my lease term expires because I didnt notify that I was vacating in time?

Thomas's answer | Answered on October 02, 2009

This is likely dependant upon the lease terms. Generally, if the lease requires a minimum notfication period you could be stuck, but have a lawyer...

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I was involed in a hit and run where I was hit in the rear. they caught the person,but the car had been stolen plates.

Thomas's answer | Answered on October 02, 2009

You need a lawyer. The lawyer will look at the person's policy (there are a number of ways they could be covered). Likewise the lawyer will look...

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I have heard in certain cases it is better to just manufacture and start selling without bothering with a patent. True or false?

Thomas's answer | Answered on October 02, 2009

That is a pretty broad question. I suppose the answer is that it really depends. If your produc is not patentable then you are correct. If your...

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Can an employment claim be tired to a chapter 7 if I there is a monetary award.

Thomas's answer | Answered on September 28, 2009

This depends on the type of award you receive for the underlying claim. Your bankruptcy attorney should give you the answer after a review of the...

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Garnish wages before court date?

Thomas's answer | Answered on September 28, 2009

Yes, unless you move to quash the garnishment or file a homestead deed. You have the right to object to the garnishment but you must do so in the...

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In the state of Virginia can an employer not compete be upheld.

Thomas's answer | Answered on September 28, 2009

Yes. A "noncompete agreement" must be narrowly tailored to accomplish the employers intended aim and thus fair to employer, but they must also be...

Thomas M Dunlap's Answers (56)

My company bid on a construction project and won the bid 18 months ago It has not begun. What is the staute to make changes?

Bidding on government contracts

Is it wrongful termination when a manager tells an employee with a disability that he has a month to improve before he fires him

Question regarding the Statute of Limitations in Virginia??

Can a landlord charge me rent for the month AFTER my lease term expires because I didnt notify that I was vacating in time?

I was involed in a hit and run where I was hit in the rear. they caught the person,but the car had been stolen plates.

I have heard in certain cases it is better to just manufacture and start selling without bothering with a patent. True or false?

Can an employment claim be tired to a chapter 7 if I there is a monetary award.

Garnish wages before court date?

In the state of Virginia can an employer not compete be upheld.