Based on the information that you have provided it does not appear like your old employer has any right to restrict your new business. If you did...

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Is it illegal to be terminated and not given a reason as to why and to lie about the reason for their termination?

New York State is a strict "at will" employment state. What that means is you can be fired for any reason and no reason at all. The only...

After the N. to dis. action and to cancel lies pendes, the lender have to serve the Summons & Compl. papers again to foreclose?

Yes

I was on a medical leave from work from 8/25 until 8/30. when i called to see when i worked again the manager told me to come in

This may be a violation of the Family Medical Leave Act. However there are additional facts that need to be evaluated. I would recommend that...

I won a lawsuit for job discrimination and received a contract to sign from my attorney

Your attorney's refusal to talk to you is odd and possibly unethical. If you believe that the attorney has been paid by the other side and for...

I filed a complaint with NYS Division of Human Rights against my employer. I was told that they missed the deadline to answer..

Usually they will give then additional time to respond. It really depends on how long they are late and if they have a reasonable excuse.

Student Loan: I cannot afford to pay the required monthly payment. What is the minimum monthly amount I can legally pay?

It depends on what type of student loans you have. If you have private student loans there is not much you can do unless the lender is willing to...

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A collector informed me today that if I dont satisfy my debt that I could face jail time. Can I sue for this threat? is it true

First payday loans are ILLEGAL in New York--so the collector cannot collect on this debt. Period end of story. Each attempt to collect this...

Each time the collection company calls, pick up the telephone and explain that you are taping the telephone call (it is legal to tape record a...

Alternative addresses for debt on the bankruptcy petition.

Not only was your attorney right but this is an example of a "best practice."