Questions answered by Jon David Rogers

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Is refusing to work longer than one's scheduled shift a legal reason for reprimand or firing?

Jon's answer | Answered on January 05, 2013

Im not extremely knowledgeable about labor law, my advice would be to call a labor and employment lawyer in Memphis or Nashville for...

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In tennessee do i get paid rom the clerk for a subpeona were i have to appear in court as a wittnesss

Jon's answer | Answered on January 04, 2013

Unless you are an expert witness in which case the parties hiring you pay you, you do not get paid. But failure to respond to a subpoena can result...

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We rented a house in Jefferson City, TN. The house was infested with cockroaches (according to the exterminator)

Jon's answer | Answered on January 04, 2013

A home must be habitable in order to bind you to the rental contract. Infestation of vermin (cockroaches) and faulty electrical, plumbing and HVAC...

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How can I keep custody of my child?

Jon's answer | Answered on December 31, 2012

Probably to determine her physical condition and she might be asked some questions, though I doubt the latter. Contact your attorney.

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I'm on 3 year probation but I violated.

Jon's answer | Answered on December 31, 2012

Normally a PV works in two steps. Step one the sentence for the original offense for which you received probation in the first place is re-imposed....

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My employer had me file unemployment so he could avoid paying payroll taxes but insisted that i work 7 days a week for cash.

Jon's answer | Answered on December 30, 2012

Your employer is attempting to break the law and is implicating you. Though there is no absolute in life, there is a chance you could be prosecuted...

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My girl friend wants to move her mom is power of atorny can her mom stop her from moving

Jon's answer | Answered on December 30, 2012

Generally a power of attorney is limited in scope. If the scope of the power of attorney doesn't include controlling where the girl can live she...

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I had a sign attached to the same polls as the landlord. The wind blew the sign half way down. I was told to remove my sign.

Jon's answer | Answered on December 27, 2012

Normally this would be a trespass to chattels claim. If you can prove who broke it you might have a claim. If the wind blew it down or some other...

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IF i provide an IAAS platform where the client provides the software license is US based, is the data subject to US law?

Jon's answer | Answered on December 27, 2012

I agree with Mr. Cooper. If your contract is silent as to the jurisdiction that will apply, and your client has "minimal contacts" in any US State...

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Does the lessee' signature have to be within 2 inches from the cancellation policy on a rental agreement?

Jon's answer | Answered on December 25, 2012

I'm going off memory so it would require some research and looking at the facts but I've never heard of such a requirement. I should caution you...

Jon David Rogers's Answers (128)

Is refusing to work longer than one's scheduled shift a legal reason for reprimand or firing?

In tennessee do i get paid rom the clerk for a subpeona were i have to appear in court as a wittnesss

We rented a house in Jefferson City, TN. The house was infested with cockroaches (according to the exterminator)

How can I keep custody of my child?

I'm on 3 year probation but I violated.

My employer had me file unemployment so he could avoid paying payroll taxes but insisted that i work 7 days a week for cash.

My girl friend wants to move her mom is power of atorny can her mom stop her from moving

I had a sign attached to the same polls as the landlord. The wind blew the sign half way down. I was told to remove my sign.

IF i provide an IAAS platform where the client provides the software license is US based, is the data subject to US law?

Does the lessee' signature have to be within 2 inches from the cancellation policy on a rental agreement?