I signed a "Confidential Information and Inventions Agreement" upon hire and then they gave us a different one later.

Although you would have to take both agreements to an employment law attorney to get a definitive answer to your question, in general your employer...

What can I do?

Defamation (sometimes called “libel,” if it’s written, or “slander” if it’s oral) requires the plaintiff to prove that the defendant: (1)...

Can sister press charges against brother

An individual cannot "press charges" against another person. The decision whether to file criminal charges is made by the Prosecutor's Office. ...

Can I sue the city's police department for a search of a home that to me was unwarranted?

I agree with Mr. Wolfe and Mr. Rafter. You also need to consider that the "distress" your family caused is NOT due to the search itself, but to...

Can I sue for Malpractice?

Although I don't practice in the area of medical malpractice, what I know about negligence suggests you may have a legitimate case. You need to...

Do I have a case for character defamation against my employer who fired me over a false accusation?

Defamation (sometimes called “libel,” if it’s written, or “slander” if it’s oral) requires the plaintiff to prove that the defendant: (1)...

At what point do I formally need to involve a lawyer?

If your employer pulls you off the project to maintain the relationship with the customer, there's nothing you can do about it, unless you suspect...

New Federal Law Salary Full Time Employee

First, let's make sure you understand some key terms. An employee can either be paid a SALARY, or an HOURLY wage. An hourly wage is exactly what...

Just ignore the last two words ("adjudged" and "decreed"). The phrase simply means the Court is ORDERING you to pay the amount in the judgment. ...

What rights do I have as a victim not to be forced to testify?

First, you have to understand that you do not "press" charges. The decision whether to charge someone with a crime is made by the Prosecutor's...