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Unsafe for my family to live in this home, i was almost raped, and am still being stalked. Landlord wont fix things anyways!
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Answered on August 03, 2013
Landlord-tenant law varies greatly by city to city. Some cities (Chicago and Evanston) provide tenants with many rights, others force the tenant to...
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Do employees have basic human rights against verbal abuse and intimidation ?
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Answered on August 03, 2013
No. Employers can be mean and yell at their employees unless it is based on status in a protected class. Likely your remedies lie in talking to...
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Should I make contact with a person after I have sent a demand letter but they have not responded?
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Answered on August 03, 2013
Contact them or get a lawyer to write a demand letter. Letters from non-lawyers are often not taken seriously.
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Can I still be sued for the damages even if it's not my fault?
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Answered on August 02, 2013
This is why you have liability insurance. Report the claim to your insurer and they will handle the civil aspect. If any criminal/traffic matters...
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Can my boss be sued for theft from a client even though another employee has committed theft?
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Answered on August 01, 2013
Your boss may be sued under a vicarious liability theory. Whether he loses depends on the facts. Hopefully he has insurance.
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If I am referred to as the Respondent In court proceedings when in fact I'm the Petitioner, are there grounds for dismissal?
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Answered on August 01, 2013
No to both questions.
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DEAR ATTORNEY:
MY BROTHER IS ILL IN THE NURSING HOME/REHAB AND I NEED POWER OF ATTORNEY OVER HIS FUNDS AND MEDICAL .
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Answered on August 01, 2013
If he doesn't agree, guardianship is the right path, not a POA. If he is mentally competent, guardianship will not be granted over his objection.
Chicago lease, roommate a bully and not comfortable in home - reason enough to break lease without fee?
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Answered on August 01, 2013
Maybe, but not likely not based on bullying.
Chicago leases are usually regulated by the RLTO which gives tenants many rights. A lot of...
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Defendant answers complaint with motion for summary judgement?!?
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Answered on August 01, 2013
Litigating your own case is extremely challenging and federal court is more harsh than most state courts. If your case is important to you, you...
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How do i help my illegal (future) husband become a legal US resident?
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Answered on August 01, 2013
As to your last question, whether a lawyer is any good, you usually want a lawyer that primarily practices immigration. There are plenty of these...
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