HIPAA does not apply to employment records. It apply to medical providers. As far as employment goes, Virginia is an at will state. He can be fired...

How much notice do I need to give my landlord for a walk through in the state of virginia?

There is no requirement that your landlord accommodate your schedule for the walk through. Make sure to get plenty of pictures of the...

Vehicle titling question

You may have a claim against your boss' sister. If she did not have clean title, then she had no authority to sell the car to you. [I am a...

Paid for item and did not receive the item

Matters of interstate online commerce can be rectified by complaining to the Federal Trade Commission. They investigate companies in cases such as...

What is the cost for filing for bankrupcty in the State of NJ?

You cannot compare prices without comparing experience and what the attorney will do for you. Hiring an attorney is not the same as shopping for a...

Am I required to give a deposit back on a signed contract after eight months of waiting for the customer to begin work?

Without a written contract, you may only be entitled to the work that have done relying on this agreement. If you have a written contract, it...

How can we stop another web site from using our company name to promote a competitor's web site?

You have little protection for a name that describes a product or service being offered. You may be able to sue the company for violating common...

Car loan and cosigner

Your father as the co-signer will be responsible for the rest at the contract interest rate. [I am a Virginia-licensed attorney. This...

What is the standard attorney fee for filing Chap. 13 in Georgia? How are the attorney fees paid (up front/repay Plan)?

Most attorneys that I have talked to around the country will not step in to fix a pro se 13, because it takes lots of time and usually needs to be...

Stripping a 2nd towards the end of Chapter 13

You can strip even this late, but there are some issues. First, the value of the house is determined as of the date of filing. If the value fell...