I am an unsecured creditor in a chapter 11 bankruptcy. The company was sold and I filed my claim. What else do I need to do?
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Answered on September 11, 2011
If everything goes right for you, then your participation in the case will be limited to filing a proof of claim. But that doesn't mean you should...
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I direct a non-profit that was sued for over $400k when we could not afford the rent. They were granted a default judgment.
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Answered on September 11, 2011
No, you may not simply close down the non-profit - unless the non-profit has no assets whatsoever to administer for the benefit of the...
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Do I need legal help?
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Answered on September 03, 2011
If they sue in Texas, the answer is yes, they can still sue and win.
Under Texas law, the statutes of limitations only provide an affirmative...
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Can I break lease for AC that broke 4xs since April now fails to maintain 20 degrees < outside temperatures in Texas?
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Answered on August 30, 2011
Your lease contract may say what you are entitled to as a tenant who just recently moved in. Check to see what rights/remedies you have under the...
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Can I break a lease to move back into my home?
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Answered on August 30, 2011
The landlord very likely has a right to sue you and recover damages if you say you no longer wish to pay the apartment rent.
The general rule...
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Do I need to get a divorce?
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Answered on August 29, 2011
A marriage license is not required for a common law marriage.
You did not provide enough information to determine whether your relationship...
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My tenant is habitually about 10-15 days late with rent. Have I waived any rights by allowing this to continue?
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Answered on August 29, 2011
Granting tenants an extension of time to make payments does not affect any other provision of the lease.
On the other hand, if you globally...
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Can the attorney generals office garnish wages to collect on a sales tax judgement in texas
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Answered on August 29, 2011
Current wages cannot be garnished to satisfy a sales tax judgment in Texas.
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If you meet with a lawyer about a problem with someone and then the next day the someone contacts the lawyer, should the lawyer
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Answered on August 27, 2011
Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct are murky on whether lawyers owe a strict duty of confidentiality of communications with...
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Can we sue for this?
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Answered on August 26, 2011
Your mother may wish to contact the Texas Workforce Commission if her wages are not being paid on time. See link below.
As for the...