Extortion?

Yes it is illegal- and you should probably contact the police.

Threatened With Lawsuit for HONEST review

It seems like you might have a strong case against the company for the refund of your payment- and potentially defamation (for publicly calling you...

What can I do or who can I contact if I was terminated from my job one day after telling them I was thinking about mental rehab

While there can be many facts that affect your particular legal situation, employers are not allowed to retaliate against an employee for filing a...

Do I have a case of discrimination ?

At first blush, it does not appear that the employer demand to return to full duty or go on STD is illegal- allowing an employee to go on modified...

Civil rights question?

It would not be a good idea for her to sign anything before speaking with an attorney about the specifics of her ordeal.

Do I have a case against my employer for an error they made in regards to my STD?

Whether or not you were a full time employee long enough before your injury to qualify for STD/LTD benefits is a matter of employer and the...

I was a partner of a boat and now he is deceased.

Ideally, you would have something in writing (if not the original verbal agreement itself) lending support to the fact of your (half? some other...

Possibly. Maryland adheres to the "discovery" rule- which begins the running of the statute of limitations when a cause of action is discovered...

What does it mean when an employer switches attorneys after a cause finding?

It's hard to draw any conclusions from the change in attorney. Could be an insurance issue (employer's insurance co. wanted to use the firm they...

If you have a one year lease and stay in the property for an additional 12 years without another signed lease?

The facts are not clear. The 2005 lease will say how it is renewed after the initial term. Could be yearly. But it is extremely odd to not...