Richard A. Chapo's Answers (192)

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Contract Question: Defendant company says error was by their subcontractor.....and therefore not liable!!???

Richard's answer | Answered on April 26, 2015

The contract you signed with the LA company will contain language defining the relationship. Typically, you can sue the company you contracted with...

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I got scammed by a small-time internet company. What do I do?

Richard's answer | Answered on April 25, 2015

While understandably aggravating, I wouldn't waste your time going after them for a $50 product. Best option is probably to post on the various...

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How do I cash out of a business?

Richard's answer | Answered on April 24, 2015

If it makes you feel any better, this scenario is fairly common. Shareholder agreements executed prior to launching the business nip founder...

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My bank is charging me double non-atm bank of america fee's for about two years. I need to do something about this.

Richard's answer | Answered on April 23, 2015

Change banks. The time and expense you would incur pursuing this would dwarf any recovery unless you can show it is a system wide issue and a class...

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Sales tax on digital service / product in NY state.

Richard's answer | Answered on April 23, 2015

New York tax authorities aggressively collect online sales tax. The state is one of the leaders in the effort to enforce the "Amazon tax", so you...

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Nude picture sharing between an adult and minor (16 when this began)

Richard's answer | Answered on April 23, 2015

If there is a "no contact order," an agency or attorney must have been involved in obtaining it. Contacting that advocate would be advisable. If...

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Is dried kratom leaf illegal in Tennessee?

Richard's answer | Answered on April 16, 2015

This appears to be more the domain of criminal law attorneys. I'll change the category so you can get an answer.

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How can I sue someone on Elance who lives in India? What are my options?

Richard's answer | Answered on April 16, 2015

Mr. Kelly is correct that enforcing a judgment against a party in India is nigh impossible. You can also try the Elance dispute resolution process...

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How can I close down a website attacking me and my business?

Richard's answer | Answered on April 15, 2015

As Mr. Kelley notes, the problem is the sites have immunity from legal action in these situations under Section 230 of the Communication Decency...

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How do I sue someone in another state?

Richard's answer | Answered on April 15, 2015

I agree with the other answers. I would just add that you might hire a California lawyer to send a demand letter to the buyer. A letter from legal...

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