A worker from a contractor I hired wants to sue me because the contractor did not pay him, is that legal

Wages paid by a contractor to his own employee are the responsibility of the contractor, not the client. If the party that wants to sue was a...

Can I put "Legal Representation" on my CV without being a lawyer?

You may not, because you were not a legal professional at the time of the representation. You may have acted in a role on behalf of the property...

I am involved in a NY state civil lawsuit. The defendant has agreed to withdraw their motion to dismiss without prejudice.

If you have a civil lawsuit in the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals, you are already represented by an attorney, or should be. This is a question to...

For upper management pay, what's the likelihood of getting penalties and legal fees for unpaid wages?

1st question: is the business trying to employ you "under the table?" If they are trying to employ you on a cash basis and not pay taxes, there...

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Can I sue Lucille Roberts for bad customer service?

This is not a legal question, this is a customer service question. I would suggest that you try one or a few of the following ideas: 1. Cancel...

Am I entitled to my rent stabilized apartment even if I signed a lease that states I gave up my rights to rent stabilization?

The release from Rent stabilization can only occur if the tenant on rent stabilization vacates the apartment and/or agrees to renew without rent...

I agree with the statements by the other attorneys. You should not try to appear by yourself. Ask for appointed counsel if you cannot afford...

What do I need to do to stop a trademark application of someone who went behind and applied to trademark my corporations name

1. You don't stop his application. You cannot stop his application. You contest his application. 2. If you have been "in commerce" for two...

In a copyright case how can an author get around an arbitration clause ?

All of the aforementioned answers are correct and useful. 1. Arbitration clauses are meant to AVOID lawyer's costs, and frequently use the "pay...

At civil court whom should I speak to @ getting files from a 11 year judgement against me?

I agree with Mr. Rothstein. See the clerk of court in the county where the judgment was issued. Also, be aware that a judgment will stay valid...