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My daughter suffered a sledding accident due to the sled basically shattering causing it to become a sharp weapon can we sue?

Robert's answer | Answered on January 10, 2017

You may well have a product liability case for the injuries suffered here. You will need to speak to experienced counsel in the Washington County...

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Is it illegal when a company hires someone to take a job at a competitor and report back?

Robert's answer | Answered on January 10, 2017

This certainly doesn't sound proper, but ask yourself why you may be getting involved. You won't earn Erin Brockovich fame or fortune blowing the...

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Does a private group of individuals who run camp gatherings that is not legally incorporated held liable under corporate law

Robert's answer | Answered on January 10, 2017

Your group could be considered a "joint venture" perhaps if all of the elements required under TN law are present. If you're running camp events,...

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How do I proceed with an international court case?

Robert's answer | Answered on January 10, 2017

As the previous comment noted, you likely want counsel in South Africa to assist you. But one option may well be to file your own lawsuit in...

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I gave my friend 25k to invest for me and instead he spent it. Is this theft or fraud? What do I do now?

Robert's answer | Answered on January 05, 2017

You may wish to contact the VA securities regulators to file a complaint. There is a good chance that what this person did to you has been done to...

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Providing free investment advice?

Robert's answer | Answered on January 05, 2017

Do not pass "go" until speaking with a securities attorney. You will likely need no-action guidance from the SEC on this. You could be deemed...

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Investment company - legal structure?

Robert's answer | Answered on January 05, 2017

You need to be careful about the parlance you are using. An "investment company" is subject to the Investment Company Act of 1940, and is...

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Can we get a letter written to our previous brokerage firm to ask for an internal review of our account while it was with them?

Robert's answer | Answered on January 02, 2017

You have a right to have your account reviewed but time is not your friend. If the activity took place in 2014 you may well have statute of...

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What can I do about a company I invested in has closed their doors without contacting me about anything?

Robert's answer | Answered on December 29, 2016

From what I can tell, this company may have been involved in securities enforcement proceedings with at least one regulator several years ago. ...

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Is there a statute of limitations for whistleblowers of a public company in the state of Colorado?

Robert's answer | Answered on December 29, 2016

If you are a whistleblower, you indeed need to protect yourself and familiarize yourself with ANY procedures your firm may have regarding such...

Robert V Cornish Jr.'s Answers (2880)

My daughter suffered a sledding accident due to the sled basically shattering causing it to become a sharp weapon can we sue?

Is it illegal when a company hires someone to take a job at a competitor and report back?

Does a private group of individuals who run camp gatherings that is not legally incorporated held liable under corporate law

How do I proceed with an international court case?

I gave my friend 25k to invest for me and instead he spent it. Is this theft or fraud? What do I do now?

Providing free investment advice?

Investment company - legal structure?

Can we get a letter written to our previous brokerage firm to ask for an internal review of our account while it was with them?

What can I do about a company I invested in has closed their doors without contacting me about anything?

Is there a statute of limitations for whistleblowers of a public company in the state of Colorado?