Why am I at fault

Hard to tell, would need more information on where this was to better visualize what happened.

Employer Holding Salary

The biggest issue is whether or not this employer has the money. A lot of businesses either have gone out of business or will shortly because of...

It sounds like the employment division folks approved your benefits, which is great, but it has no real bearing on if you were wrongfully...

It becomes non-infringing once the copyright expires, which depends on when the underlying copyright was created/registered. However, it could also...

While they can fire you for the mistake, they cannot take it out of your pay. You would have a unlawful deduction and final pay claim against...

How do I transfer my s corp stock to my husband?

Review your bylaws, as that would have the only rules.

How do I tell if I have been improperly served?

See ORCP 7 as to what is proper service. Clearly you now have the lawsuit (summons & Complaint) so it would seem the virtual mailbox is somehow...

Can I file sanctions /contempt against a PARTY that fails to attend his deposition?

Your best bet is to work with their attorney to re-schedule and ask them to cover the new expenses needed to re-schedule. Sanctions are usually...

Can I motion to dismiss a case after submitting my initial answer?

Once you answer, you cannot do a motion to dismiss. You can file for summary judgment after that, but I make no comments as to the merits of such a...

How can I require my currently employer to only confirm dates of employment on future reference checks?

It is, in that you could retain an attorney to help negotiate what we call a neutral reference, but those are usually in the context of...