Can my husband hire a lawyer if he has an court appointed lawyer?

Yes, he can as a person is entitled to be represented by the counsel of their choice. Under our system, if you are facing jail time and cannot...

Can I sue former employer for slander and discussing my private info with other employees?

You could possibly sue. Some types of defamation are actionable without proof of actual damage in Texas such as false criminal allegations or...

If an employee leaves our company and requests a paycheck but he has damaged company property. What should I do?

You cannot withhold wages or make wage deductions absent an agreement with the employee. Doing so may subject you to penalties under Texas' PayDay...

Can a lawsuit prevent a apparel business from being sued

Yes, a lawsuit can, depending on the amount of damages awarded or the nature of injunctive relief obtained, put you out of business. Invest in...

I had rear end accident last year insurance accepted liability my medical bills with expected two surgeries are about $ 200000

Yes, you should hire a lawyer. The discrepancy is probably not illegal but it is concerning. It may have been a mistake. And it may be that the...

I have a rental in Texas. The occupants named on the lease are a married couple. Recently she was declared partially disabled.

No, the POA at issue concerns the relationship between the mother and daughter, and not you. You have no obligation to deal with the daughter in...

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HIPPA violation

It is not clear whether you have case you can pursue based on your post. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) imposes...

It's an oversimplification to say the landlord is responsible. I have prosecuted and defended a number of premises liability cases like your post...

Three times in your post you state that the check was received "in error." You knew the money was not yours when you got it, cashed it and paid...

Can we legally keep the used computers we purchased?

From your post, I cannot tell who told you that you must return the computers or who you will be returning them to. So it is difficult to give you...