There is no law that says you have to accept checks from customers, so your company can continue to refuse to accept them. Your customer then has a...

What are my rights as an independent contractor?

As an independent contractor (and I see no facts to imply you really were an employee), you have basically no rights. You had a contract with them,...

What should I do

If your state has a blacklisting law (some do), you may have recourse under that as well as defamation.

Can anyone give me some pointers on the best approach to reclaim all money owed?

In addition to what the others have noted that ACV is your only remedy, you would find it difficult to find an attorney to take your case since it...

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Further understanding of "small estate affidavit" in Oregon.

Below is a link to some info put out by the Oregon State Bar on the process. You might also go to your local law library and see what materials...

Could he steal them and say I gave them to him? what I heard around he turned the whole thing around on me. Can he do that?

OK, this is a bit convoluted, but yes, people can say whatever they want. In fact they often do. People are well known for lying, even my 7 year...

What can I do since there is wrong information on my ticket

Fight the ticket in court at the time noted on the ticket. Though, keep in mind, you do not seem to be disputing the MIP, so even if you knock out...

Can they deduct our pay like this without our signature?

Assuming you mean reduce your salary, as a deduction would be a different issue, then yes they can reduce your pay. They also do not have to give...

Is there any legal recourse I have against the officer or county attorney?

No, and if you do not have an attorney to handle your case, get one to go after the truck driver. From an attorney's perspective, this would be a...

Would it be better to let my insurance handle this, or settle?

She probably thought this would be her meal ticket, but when they only offered to repair she thought she might figure out how to get the money from...