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Can I publish as open source a software framework I began writing last summer but am now updating as an employee for a company?
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Answered on December 24, 2016
The first question is what if anything, did you sign when you started working for the company. It would be not be unusual for you to have signed...
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Can an employer withhold last paycheck for a few missing notes from a chart?
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Answered on December 24, 2016
Not legal. You can file an unpaid wage complaint with the NY Dept. of Labor
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What happens to my mother's estate if she has no Power of attorney at the time of death?
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Answered on December 23, 2016
Sorry to hear about your mother. As Mr. Haber stated, you will need a probate or administration proceeding for assets solely in your mother's...
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A neighbor bought furniture from me but won't take it out of my house. They paid for it. What do I do when the house sells?
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Answered on December 23, 2016
Depending on the value of the furniture, you will either need to store it or deem it "abandoned". if it is literally a neighbor, you could simply...
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Hi, I signed a lease for a new car and I want to cancel it . I signed it on Monday 12/19 and the lease is dated for 12/24.
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Answered on December 23, 2016
See this link: http://www.ag.ny.gov/consumer-frauds/motor-vehicle-leasing-rights2
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Do I file a motion or is there another procedure in getting a judge's attention? See comment.
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Answered on December 23, 2016
1. The plaintiff can only oppose the issues raised. If new issues are introduced, that needed to be by cross-motion. Since you filed the motion,...
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Can a joint bank account holder take the money when the other account holder dies?
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Answered on December 23, 2016
Not community property, but there could be claim that the joint account was really a "constructive trust" and the money rightfully belongs to the...
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If one Jointowner Cashed Bank,Stocks,Brokarage,etc. Accounts. When the Other JointOwner has Dementia does it nullify the JTWROS?
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Answered on December 23, 2016
A joint account owner can withdraw, however that is only the starting point. If the money in the account belongs to the owner with dementia, the...
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Is it proper to write directly to the judge if one believes there are some problems with filing answers in a particular case?
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Answered on December 22, 2016
Judges do not look kindly on letters from litigants. If you have issues to bring to the court's attention, have your attorney address the issues...
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Am I responsible for a credit union loan my husband took out wout my signature
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Answered on December 22, 2016
A spouse is not responsible for the debts of the other spouse. If you signed nothing, then you are not responsible.
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