Questions answered by Susan Beth Collingwood

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Is there anything I can do to protect myself from being charged with contempt of court?

Susan's answer | Answered on August 09, 2016

Best to have your supervisor write a letter to the subpoenaing attorney laying out all the facts (you are a temp clerical employee working for...

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Can a company truly refuse to refund an unused retainer?

Susan's answer | Answered on August 04, 2016

Based on the phrasing of this question, I initially agreed with the analysis of the attorneys who have already answered, but have now seen what...

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Labor - Civil: Can a State be sued by its employees for under-compensation if a statute requires fair compensation for them?

Susan's answer | Answered on August 04, 2016

Could employees sue? Yes. Could they *win*? If the only claim is violation of a statute whose purpose was only to formally authorize rule-making...

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Can someone take over your car lease .keep your plates & insurance on vehicle. .a documents is signed holds them responsible

Susan's answer | Answered on July 29, 2016

Mr. Tischauser took the words right out of my mouth ("disaster waiting to happen")! As he stated, it is unlikely the lessor would agree to an...

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What do I do I was asked to sign paperwork saying I cannot post a review of my experience with thier company.

Susan's answer | Answered on July 29, 2016

I agree with the first attorney: the details a lawyer would need to answer your question (the exact relationship of the parties, what the...

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Where can a get a contract made up for cheap?

Susan's answer | Answered on July 26, 2016

Responding to the question and to some comments made to one attorney's answer: Dear Questioner: your questions made me cringe. I have to say...

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Is the insurance company of the at fault party liable for any claims of medical malpractice in their settlement?

Susan's answer | Answered on July 22, 2016

I, of course, agree with the unanimous decision of the fine attorneys who have answered your question. I write only to say that the strategic...

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Voluntary laid-off package Six months severance 27 years employment

Susan's answer | Answered on July 22, 2016

I agree with the other attorneys' excellent advice (particularly for your friend to seek counsel). I write only to note that how the severance and...

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Can a MD I am working for file medicare or medicaid billing under my name or my license as an LPN? ?

Susan's answer | Answered on July 12, 2016

You are correct to be concerned about danger to your licensure if you are participating in Medicare or Medicaid fraud. I am not sure, however, how...

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Nurse "suspicion of impairment"

Susan's answer | Answered on July 11, 2016

Although I might agree with Mr. Wolf that this matter "should" be closed, in my experience in Florida it *will not* be closed. Getting...

Susan Beth Collingwood's Answers (208)

Is there anything I can do to protect myself from being charged with contempt of court?

Can a company truly refuse to refund an unused retainer?

Labor - Civil: Can a State be sued by its employees for under-compensation if a statute requires fair compensation for them?

Can someone take over your car lease .keep your plates & insurance on vehicle. .a documents is signed holds them responsible

What do I do I was asked to sign paperwork saying I cannot post a review of my experience with thier company.

Where can a get a contract made up for cheap?

Is the insurance company of the at fault party liable for any claims of medical malpractice in their settlement?

Voluntary laid-off package Six months severance 27 years employment

Can a MD I am working for file medicare or medicaid billing under my name or my license as an LPN? ?

Nurse "suspicion of impairment"