Questions answered by Debra Vera Jennings

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Can a company collect a finder's fee under the guise of a non-compete? The non-compete I signed (client also signed) says so.

Debra's answer | Answered on March 10, 2013

The language of the non compete agreement needs to be reviewed by an attorney to determine the validity of the agreement. Texas courts tend to...

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My supervisor humiliated me on facebook regarding work. is that okay for her to do?

Debra's answer | Answered on March 10, 2013

I agree with my colleague. To determine liability, we need to know more information. What was written, in what context and why? Consult with an...

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My supervisor humiliated me on facebook. how can i deal with that?

Debra's answer | Answered on March 10, 2013

I would need more information to determine whether or not presumably the written statements were libel per se, where your harm and damages are...

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I was fired from my job because of a conversation that myself and 2 others had at work.

Debra's answer | Answered on March 09, 2013

Yes. You should timely submit your appeal. I agree with Mr. Holmes.

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If a vehicle was seized during the execution of a drug related search warrant , will it be released to the lien holder ?

Debra's answer | Answered on March 09, 2013

Typically in Texas the procedure for recovering the vehicle will be spelled out in the documents.Oftentimes a civil suit is filed by the district...

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I was severely beaten by four young men that were Police informants x other case. I've lost an eye. Can I sue the Pol. Dept for

Debra's answer | Answered on March 09, 2013

Consult with a Texas Civil Rights attorney.

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Can an employer legally suspend someone while they aer currently on vacation

Debra's answer | Answered on March 09, 2013

Yes. In Texas an employer can legally suspend an employee while they are on vacation because we are an employment at will state. Exceptions is...

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Can I sue my university for not protecting me from a professor who was being investigated for sex harassment while dating me?

Debra's answer | Answered on March 08, 2013

The University do not owe you a duty, particularly if you had a consensual dating relationship with the professor. Sexual harassment is based on...

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Can a company not hire u after they allready offered u the position,

Debra's answer | Answered on March 07, 2013

Consult with an employment attorney and share the specific information about your background that may be problematic. Texas is an employment at...

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What is the statute of limitations for filing a sexual harassment claim against a past employer?

Debra's answer | Answered on March 07, 2013

I am not licensed in Washington state. The information I provide is not to be construed as legal advice for state of Washington. The statute of...

Debra Vera Jennings's Answers (221)

Can a company collect a finder's fee under the guise of a non-compete? The non-compete I signed (client also signed) says so.

My supervisor humiliated me on facebook regarding work. is that okay for her to do?

My supervisor humiliated me on facebook. how can i deal with that?

I was fired from my job because of a conversation that myself and 2 others had at work.

If a vehicle was seized during the execution of a drug related search warrant , will it be released to the lien holder ?

I was severely beaten by four young men that were Police informants x other case. I've lost an eye. Can I sue the Pol. Dept for

Can an employer legally suspend someone while they aer currently on vacation

Can I sue my university for not protecting me from a professor who was being investigated for sex harassment while dating me?

Can a company not hire u after they allready offered u the position,

What is the statute of limitations for filing a sexual harassment claim against a past employer?