Questions answered by Kenneth Stephen Mitchell-Phillips

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Can a board of directors dissolve my hiring contract? (non executive staff)

Kenneth's answer | Answered on July 27, 2014

I would need to know much more to adequately answer the question. Is this a non-profit or profit corporation? Why was the boss fired? What were...

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Can landlord change lease so that she isn't responsible for pool repair?

Kenneth's answer | Answered on July 22, 2014

I agree with my colleague. If this is a lease renewal the landlord can decide that she doesn't want to fix the pool. However, in order for you...

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Do I still have to pay?

Kenneth's answer | Answered on July 20, 2014

Many more facts needed to answer this question. Written and signed contracts are important but the conduct of parities may be just as or even more...

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Agreement

Kenneth's answer | Answered on July 20, 2014

I would need more facts to give you a definitive answer. Typically if a law firm was involved in resolving the dispute then the payment should go...

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How do I justify missed lunches (paid to eat while working) in a small veterinary clinic? BOLI complaint pending

Kenneth's answer | Answered on July 19, 2014

There are a lot of facts that need to be uncovered before a definitive answer can be given. Under Oregon law, employers must provide a meal period...

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What is stature of litigation for real property?

Kenneth's answer | Answered on July 19, 2014

First, I think you are referring to the Statute of Limitations rather than the Statute of Litigation. Second, I think you may be referring to the...

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Am i entitled to reimbursement for lost time, travel, lodging and property maintenance due to real estate purchase not closing ?

Kenneth's answer | Answered on July 19, 2014

I agree with my college this situation is serious enough to get a real estate attorney involved to determine what damages you can recover. The...

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My 350$ an hour employment attorney taking forever & doesn't communicate well...

Kenneth's answer | Answered on July 17, 2014

I am sorry to hear about your situation. As an attorney that has worked in a big law tim and on my own in a small law firm, I would agree with my...

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Company made me (and others) move to an office 25 miles away to keep pay structure but allowed another to stay. Discrimination?

Kenneth's answer | Answered on July 17, 2014

I agree with my colleague…an employer has lenience under the law to operate its business as it sees fit. Unless your employer promised you that...

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Is it legal for a company to make its employees sign a contract saying that they cannot work for any of its clients.

Kenneth's answer | Answered on July 17, 2014

I agree with my colleague that it is legal if the contract meets all the specifications of the law. This type of agreement is generally to protect...

Kenneth Stephen Mitchell-Phillips's Answers (90)

Can a board of directors dissolve my hiring contract? (non executive staff)

Can landlord change lease so that she isn't responsible for pool repair?

Do I still have to pay?

Agreement

How do I justify missed lunches (paid to eat while working) in a small veterinary clinic? BOLI complaint pending

What is stature of litigation for real property?

Am i entitled to reimbursement for lost time, travel, lodging and property maintenance due to real estate purchase not closing ?

My 350$ an hour employment attorney taking forever & doesn't communicate well...

Company made me (and others) move to an office 25 miles away to keep pay structure but allowed another to stay. Discrimination?

Is it legal for a company to make its employees sign a contract saying that they cannot work for any of its clients.