Legal Questions and Answers
Do I have grounds for a suit against my ex employer for wrongful termination?
I was employed by a bank who is an at will employer. I was let go because of lack of production (commercial lending). My supervisor held back legitimate business I had brought in. They were viable deals that would have resulted in meeting and exceeding my lending goals that were set for me. The only reason for termination was lack of production. Do I have legal recourse again...
04/29/2009 | Category: Employment | State: ALL | #16405I need to dissolved my S Corp but have outstanding debt
I need to shut down my S Corp. There is only one other shareholder and he is in agreement. The company has around 300k in outstanding debt and we are no longer generating income. What is the best way to protect ourselves from litigation in regards to these debtors? Dissolve the Corp? Chapter 11? Chapter 7? Personal Chapter 7?
04/29/2009 | Category: Corporations | State: ALL | #16404What are my legal rights when served a summons for a hospital bill?
I was just served with a Summons for $1,139 from a local hospital. This account had been turned in for collections and I had been paying, as agreed, until I began getting harassed by another collection firm on this same account. I contacted the original collection firm, twice, asking them what was going on. Each time I was told they would get back to me and I never heard from...
04/29/2009 | Category: Debts and Credit | State: ALL | #16403Can a creditor report a promissory note on a ballon payment as bad debt?
We sent a promissory note and tender of payment with a balloon payment at a future date. Can a creditor report this to credit agencies as a bad debt? If not what recouse do we have to restore our credit?
04/29/2009 | Category: Debts and Cr... » Promissory N... | State: ALL | #16402I need a waiver of liability not to hold me responsible for my new business
I'm starting a non-medical at home elder care-giving business. If I transport clients to their doctor's appointment could I have them sign a waiver of liability not to hold me responsible if there would be an accident?
04/29/2009 | Category: Misc | State: ALL | #16400Do I have the right to ask for my down payment back and no take the vehicle?
I'm in the process of leasing two vehicles, I have signed buyers orders and various other documents but have not signed the contracts as of yet due to the vehicles not being on the dealers lot for me to take them home. They are having them shipped in. After leaving the dealership, I did some further digging online with lease payment calculators. I seem to find that among the ...
04/29/2009 | Category: Contracts » Recission | State: ALL | #16399What can I do if someone is spreading rumors and causing emotional distress to my family?
I have an in-law that has spread gossip, true, somewhat true etc.: At my social events, my place of work, church....anywhere she might. This has caused severe emotional trauma to me and others in my family. Can this be a suable situation?
04/29/2009 | Category: Civil Actions » Defamation | State: Ohio | #16397What recourse does the HOA have to collect dues each month?
I live in a condo complex, which has 20 units, so we have 20 members. The association fee is $65 per month. We have a member that refuses to pay his monthly fee, so the assoc. filed a lien on the property through an attorney. The member had property up for sale then took it off the market. He still refuses to pay his fees. Other than a property lien, how can we collect the back...
04/29/2009 | Category: Civil Actions » Liens | State: ALL | #16395What could I do to someone who physically assaulted me resulting in my going to the hospital?
An argument evolved on a party bus between me and a 'friend'. It escalated and I flipped her off. I was wearing a ring on my middle finger which she claims hit her in the face when I flipped her off. I do believe that the ring hit her in the face as I do remember touching her face when I did it. After this happened, she swung a beer bottle at my head which resulted in a split e...
04/29/2009 | Category: Criminal » Sentences | State: ALL | #16394When is the best time to sign a prenuptial agreement?
I am planning to marry a Nicaraguan lady in Nicaragua in 8-10 months. She will obtain a green card and move to the United States. Four years from then she will be eligible for US citizenship. when should a pre-nuptial agreement be signed?
04/29/2009 | Category: Marriage » Premarital A... | State: ALL | #16393