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How do I determine if this is grounds for a class action lawsuit and are there any lawyers in Las Vegas qualified to take it on?
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Answered on March 29, 2016
From my experience, Nevada has relatively few class action lawyers, and they may rely on referrals from other attorneys. If you can't find a class...
Does federal law trump state law when there is a conflict in employment law?
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Answered on March 29, 2016
Generally speaking, whenever there is a federal law, and a state law, the federal law will trump the state law. However, in some instances, such...
Can I to sue the movie studio (Paramount) for false advertising?
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Answered on March 23, 2016
You ca absolutely sue Paramount for false advertising. I'm not sure how big of a class action you would have because you have a much higher...
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To whom do I contact to speak to a real life person. Not class counsel, and certainly not berdon claims. Any suggestions?
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Answered on March 23, 2016
Well, now I'll know not to hire Berdon Claims in the future. The information you want is supposed to be provided by the Claims Administrator. There...
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Can I pursue legal action against my employer for failure to compensate according to my offer letter?
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Answered on March 23, 2016
You certainly can try. The one problem is more practical than legal - your employer may not be solvent. With that said, you should be able to bring...
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Can I get out of my apartment lease due to a stalking ex spouse I have a restraining order on?
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Answered on March 14, 2016
I believe that you can. Your first step would be to contact your landlord and ask. If that doesn't work, contact the fair housing agency in your...
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Can I file a California wage penalty claim against my former employer after signing a release agreement?
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Answered on March 14, 2016
As Mr. Rothman said, the release itself seems sketchy once you said "the amount was not in dispute." Before any release for wages can be signed, an...
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I feel like I have been cheated by my employer. Can you please advise on what to do?
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Answered on March 14, 2016
Labor Code §2802 requires that employers indemnify their employees. Now, normally 2802 comes up in the context of reimbursements but it's also...
Can an employer take away my commission?
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Answered on March 14, 2016
Basically, it depends on when the sale that your commission is based on is final. If the sale is final, and the commission is paid out, and then...
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Is a used car dealership required to pay a person hired to sell cars minimum wages. Was told I would be paid only commissions?
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Answered on February 29, 2016
Yes. Even if you are a commissioned salesperson, you are required to receive minimum wage. Most companies will have a draw system, whereby you have...