Can I apply for a job at a company that has a non-solicitation agreement with the firm I'm sub-contracted through?

Hi, I rarely "punt" a question but in this case it's hard not to. You have asked a good question about a very complicated situation. So much of it...

A company is exploiting their workers, can I start a lawsuit against them?

No. You have to be an employee yourself. If you are concerned, in Illinois OSH is handled by the federal Department of Labor. That agency...

What should my next move be ?

Whether or not you have lien rights against the owner depends on whether the owner has paid the General for the work your sub performed. If the...

Work must be completed for a contractor to file a lien. There appears to be a difference of opinion as to completion. There are litigation option...

How valid are non compete clauses?

The halls will echo with the phrase "We need to see the document in order to answer". I'm not making light of your situation, but it is...

Will a non-compete be enforceable in Illinois if there have been material changes to my job position?

I have never seen a covenant not to compete question asked on this board that would not require review of the contract to answer. This question is...

What does this mean in my contract?

Attorneys on this board will tell you, correctly, but they cannot give you legal advice based on a piece of a contract. There is a good reason for...

is it legal? I believe so. Should a spouse do it? As a matter of common sense, no. An employee or an outside bookkeeper has far less incentive...

How can I get a mechanics lien lifted for grass cutting that was not authorized?

I am sorry that this has happened to you. The General Assembly anticipated exactly this type of situation, but the solution is a bit odd. Section...

Can I file a lawsuit against At&t?

A lawsuit? No. You'd have a better chance of catching a tank cannon shell than penetrating a utility company's shield against small claims...