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Can you help me with a widespread, national, attack on me for a false molestation or sexual abuse allegation or accusation?
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Answered on October 16, 2017
If you can connect the false statements to actually damages, you might have a claim for defamation among other things. The problem is likely one...
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Can I sue Microsoft?
My son has swallowed the "lb button" off control? I've taken him to hospital.
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Answered on October 16, 2017
You would need to prove that Microsoft was negligent. The reality is that things sometimes break, and a company is not liable for every possible...
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How can I get cease and desist letters for online harrassment?
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Answered on October 10, 2017
You simply need to contact a local attorney and retain their services. Many attorneys will charge a simple flat fee for cease and desist letters...
Injured at work do to a 3rd party?
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Answered on October 10, 2017
Yes, you can pursue a claim against the third party. The fact you also have a workers comp claim does not preclude that, although any money you...
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CAN MY BOSS FIRE ME FOR DR APPTS?
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Answered on September 26, 2017
If your employer has 5 employees or more, they are required to reasonably accommodate your time off under the Fair Employment & Housing Act. This...
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Can employers legally not pay you for any unused sick time after you quit?
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Answered on September 26, 2017
There is no legal entitlement to unused sick days. An employer is within their rights to not cash them out upon separation of employment, and in...
Can an old employer give my drug test results to my new employer?
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Answered on September 26, 2017
In general, employment-related drug tests are not subject to the same privacy laws as normal medical records. This means a former employer can...
Is it legal for an insurance company to say that they will not make any future offers?
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Answered on September 26, 2017
You have no entitlement to future settlement offers, so it's perfectly legal for an insurance company to tell you that they are making their "best...
II slipped and fell in a sprouts market. What now??
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Answered on September 26, 2017
The next step is to retain an attorney. There is simply no way that Sprouts will take you seriously without one. Retain a lawyer as soon as...
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Am I obligated?
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Answered on September 26, 2017
I would try to find another lawyer. Just because one dropped your case doesn't mean you won't be able to attract a replacement on contingency. ...
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