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Illinois public high school forcing community server to be able to grad. myson is working on passing his classes. this does not

Joseph's answer | Answered on October 05, 2013

This is a common graduation requirement. If there is a legitimate reason for your son to be excused, discuss it with school administrators....

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I am the beneficiary to someone s account how can I start receiving the funds the fund need to be transferred from overseas

Joseph's answer | Answered on October 05, 2013

If speaking to the bank doesn't work, contact an attorney in the country where the funds are located.

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Can they kick me out of the house I live in without proper notification?

Joseph's answer | Answered on October 05, 2013

You don't provide enough information to know what stage the foreclosure is at. Ultimately there will be an order of possession and the sheriff will...

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Breaking a Lease due to domestic violence in the apartment

Joseph's answer | Answered on October 05, 2013

You are likely protected by the Safe Homes Act 765 ILCS 750/1 et seq. There are formal requirements that must be followed though. I suggest you...

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I would like to take legal action upon a doctor whom obnoxiously blurted out my condition in front of patients.

Joseph's answer | Answered on October 05, 2013

There is no private right of action under HIPAA. Lawsuits for embarrassment are generally not actionable anyway as damages are far too low. Be...

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My questions is a contract signed by general contractor to a sub contractor .. And the general contractor cancels the contract?

Joseph's answer | Answered on October 04, 2013

Breach of contract questions are very difficult to answer without reviewing the contract. You should hire a lawyer to review the contract and...

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My wife had the Depuy hip replacement,and then had to have that one removed,she has had 4 surgeries,can I file a civil lawsuit?

Joseph's answer | Answered on October 04, 2013

There are certainly lawyers that handle these lawsuits. Products liability can be challenging and you need to find an attorney experienced in...

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Does a tenant have to pay for remaining lease if they were given a 5 day notice to vacate?

Joseph's answer | Answered on October 04, 2013

Your question is very confusing. Are you stating that you were given a 5 day notice for unpaid rent? If that is the case, you need to pay the rent...

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If two people has power of attorney , whose Power of attorney considering more powerful?

Joseph's answer | Answered on October 04, 2013

Generally a power of attorney revokes prior POAs by its terms. So the second POA probably revoked the first if valid. This sounds like a...

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I moved out of state and now I'm having trouble getting my rent deposit back. What to do?

Joseph's answer | Answered on October 04, 2013

Illinois in general, and Chicago in particular offer very strong protections for tenant's security deposits. If the unit was in Chicago and was...

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Illinois public high school forcing community server to be able to grad. myson is working on passing his classes. this does not

I am the beneficiary to someone s account how can I start receiving the funds the fund need to be transferred from overseas

Can they kick me out of the house I live in without proper notification?

Breaking a Lease due to domestic violence in the apartment

I would like to take legal action upon a doctor whom obnoxiously blurted out my condition in front of patients.

My questions is a contract signed by general contractor to a sub contractor .. And the general contractor cancels the contract?

My wife had the Depuy hip replacement,and then had to have that one removed,she has had 4 surgeries,can I file a civil lawsuit?

Does a tenant have to pay for remaining lease if they were given a 5 day notice to vacate?

If two people has power of attorney , whose Power of attorney considering more powerful?

I moved out of state and now I'm having trouble getting my rent deposit back. What to do?