Questions answered by Howard Ramsey Morrill

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How to I respond to accusation letter about Trade Secrets from former employer?

Howard's answer | Answered on April 14, 2015

At this stage, I'm not sure it matters that much whether you have a UT or a WA attorney advise you. The next steps are really to hire an attorney...

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After leaving my employer of 7 years, I have discovered that I was paying into a life insurance policy that never existed.

Howard's answer | Answered on April 07, 2015

Sounds like potentially a wrongful withholding if the facts check out. If so, the statutory remedies are pretty powerful.

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Can an independent contractor be sued for inadequate product if no contract was signed?

Howard's answer | Answered on April 07, 2015

I agree with Mr. Steven that the issue isn't whether you signed an agreement. You make reference to "poor communication". I assume you are...

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I am considering breaching a non-compete and non-solicitation agreement in Washington State.

Howard's answer | Answered on March 24, 2015

The problem here is hard and fast rules don't work. Yes, I would say that a court would look harder at a restriction in an employment contract...

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A non compete that I signed and did not break, employer is claiming by leaving to another job is breaking. How can I protect me?

Howard's answer | Answered on March 20, 2015

I'd be happy to talk to you. Given the circumstances, you should probably call someone today.

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Friend wrote checks but doesn't have the money

Howard's answer | Answered on March 16, 2015

The checks are reasonably good evidence that something was owed. In addition, dishonored checks have some specific (Uniform Commercial Code)...

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How do i expand or license my business if we are not financially ready to franchise and the demand is overwhelming?

Howard's answer | Answered on March 12, 2015

Get an experienced franchise lawyer! If you think franchising legally is expensive, you don't want to know what a "license agreement" that turns...

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I have a medical bill from 2008 . What is the Statute of Limitations on this?

Howard's answer | Answered on February 17, 2015

Depends on other facts. It could be as long as 6 years, assuming Washington law applies, but you also need an analysis of what date the statute...

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International Snagging Laws

Howard's answer | Answered on February 16, 2015

I believe it's Scottish Myth and Game.

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I terminated employment with a company and now they are stating I signed a non compete agreement,. I never saw this document

Howard's answer | Answered on January 28, 2015

Lots of issues here. I would begin with the non-compete agreement. You will need to give all the particulars to your lawyer and get him or her...

Howard Ramsey Morrill's Answers (115)

How to I respond to accusation letter about Trade Secrets from former employer?

After leaving my employer of 7 years, I have discovered that I was paying into a life insurance policy that never existed.

Can an independent contractor be sued for inadequate product if no contract was signed?

I am considering breaching a non-compete and non-solicitation agreement in Washington State.

A non compete that I signed and did not break, employer is claiming by leaving to another job is breaking. How can I protect me?

Friend wrote checks but doesn't have the money

How do i expand or license my business if we are not financially ready to franchise and the demand is overwhelming?

I have a medical bill from 2008 . What is the Statute of Limitations on this?

International Snagging Laws

I terminated employment with a company and now they are stating I signed a non compete agreement,. I never saw this document