Questions answered by Dean Richard Fuchs

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We sold our business and financed part of it, they have defaulted, can we get a judgement to take land that they own?

Dean's answer | Answered on September 21, 2012

I agree with Mr. Veler. If the buyer(s) is in default of its promissory note to you, you can either sue on the note and take a judgment against...

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Can I sue my prior employer, a school district, for defamation of character after being asked to resign in lieu of termination?

Dean's answer | Answered on September 21, 2012

Defamation involves more than simply saying something bad or incorrect about you. Was the false statement published? (Meaning, was the school...

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Formally promoted but never received new rate of pay. Can I do anything about this?

Dean's answer | Answered on September 21, 2012

It sounds like it may be time to contact a lawyer. Assuming your husband is, in fact, a non-exempt employee, he is entitled to his (new) regular...

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Collection agency calling about a repo car

Dean's answer | Answered on September 20, 2012

Just because your vehicle was repossessed in 2008 does not necessarily mean you are absolved of financial responsbility for it. You borrowed money...

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Misconduct Investigation turns to stalking!

Dean's answer | Answered on September 20, 2012

Wow. You raise several issues here. Can the Company "investigate" you? Sure, so long as that investigation does not become so intrusive or...

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Do I answer the question on the unemployment benefit application, why was I terminated, with the real reason or the fake reason?

Dean's answer | Answered on September 20, 2012

I agree with your analysis of why the company said what it did on your separation notice. That said, you should be honest. I recommend you do...

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Can you sue for discrimination if your employer pasted beside your name on a rotation list fat, white, who're,

Dean's answer | Answered on September 20, 2012

Based solely on the information you have provided, probably not. Clearly, I understand why you feel like you have been insulted. However, the...

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Small claims court. Plaintiff is attempting to get double recovery. How do I prove cash payments?

Dean's answer | Answered on September 19, 2012

I suspect that, hindsight being 20/20, you wish you had gotten a written receipt from the Plaintiff, or some other documentation that what you gave...

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Does an LLC company formed by 4 members have to close down because one of it's members decides not to continue belonging to it?

Dean's answer | Answered on September 19, 2012

Generally not, but the answer really depends on what it says in the LLC's Operating Agreement. I agree with the former answer that most operating...

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Getting paid improper wage rate. What can I do?

Dean's answer | Answered on September 19, 2012

It sounds like your husband, upon being promoted, was misclassified (intentionally or unintentionally), as a salaried-exempt employee, when he...

Dean Richard Fuchs's Answers (538)

We sold our business and financed part of it, they have defaulted, can we get a judgement to take land that they own?

Can I sue my prior employer, a school district, for defamation of character after being asked to resign in lieu of termination?

Formally promoted but never received new rate of pay. Can I do anything about this?

Collection agency calling about a repo car

Misconduct Investigation turns to stalking!

Do I answer the question on the unemployment benefit application, why was I terminated, with the real reason or the fake reason?

Can you sue for discrimination if your employer pasted beside your name on a rotation list fat, white, who're,

Small claims court. Plaintiff is attempting to get double recovery. How do I prove cash payments?

Does an LLC company formed by 4 members have to close down because one of it's members decides not to continue belonging to it?

Getting paid improper wage rate. What can I do?