Mr. Pedersen gave you wise advise. Don't count on your co-workers agreeing to be witnesses because they may scatter when it comes time to testify...

Does CA law allow for agreements to override the law?

No one can contract around the law. Here's an extreme example: If Ann signs a contract agreeing to rob a store in exchange for payment from Bob,...

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Can I get fired for this?

Yes, you will likely get fired. The reason is two-fold. First, as the other lawyers noted, you are an at-will employee, which means you can quit...

Could there be legal business issues?

There aren't enough facts for a lawyer to really offer a helpful answer. A lawyer would need more information. Could the material be stolen? Are...

DBA vs legal name when collecting California snall claims court judgement

It depends on what you mean by "slightly different." If the name of the business is Joe's Jumper Cables, Inc., but they put on their stationary...

Should I send personal financial info (bank statements) in lieu of business info as I never opened a business acct for my LLC?

When dealing with the government, I always say there are two answers: the legal answer and the practical answer. Sometimes the government asks for...

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Would I be able to use text messages, not sent to me but that I have access to, in court?

Mr. David brings up a good point. If evidence is legally considered hearsay, it will not be admissible in court unless you can show the evidence...

Is a document legal and binding if it is the wrong consent form?

The consent document is a contract document. Since each contract has different terms in it, there is no way a lawyer can answer a contracts...

Looking for an attorney ofc in Monterey County California to just assist me w/ mailing correspondence can you help?

Conduct a search of lawyers in AVVO or contact the Monterey Bar Association lawyer referral service. I do not work on criminal law matters, so I...

Can an employer delay giving me payroll checks? It's been 3 pay periods already.

Absolutely not. If your employer fires you for complaining he hasn't paid you, then you have a retaliation claim in addition to the claim for...