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I was released from the hospital when I regained consciousness with no information from the police. Nobody was hurt, and the only property damage was my car. The last thing I remember before waking up in the hospital was talking to my dad while lying in bed at home.
The short answer is - yes. And in NC it is DWI not DUI. If you suspect you may be charged, you should consult with a local, experienced DWI attorney as soon as you are able. If law enforcement questions and / or charges you before you get a chance to consult with an attorney - you should not say... Read more »
have salary inequity concerns at a private university in NY. i would like to request information on my peer's salary to assure indeed i am paid equitably. what are the wage transparency laws? can i legally request this information from my employer? my employer is a federal contractor
Under New York State Laws only civil service employees have access to their own and colleagues' personnel files. Private organizations don't even have to provide access to employees' own personnel files under New York Labor Laws.
You ask a very timely and valid question. We... Read more »
So if I’m using my vehicle and phones for work, would that still be used as a “personal expense”?
There are numerous factors that go into determining child support. Owning a business isn’t going to necessarily hurt or help you, it all depends on the factors when child support is determined. You income and expenses will be considered whether you own a business or work for someone who does.
We do? We were never made aware of the asbestos and have been asked to do repairs to it without ever being told of the dangers. We also have three children. We are scared we will die of cancer or our kids will....what can we do?
A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. I'm sorry for your family's ordeal. You could reach out to toxic tort attorneys to discuss whether you might have the grounds for a legal remedy here. Toxic tort attorneys handle cases involving exposure... Read more »
A friend was civilly committed over 10 years ago and then got charged and convicted for a separate crime. Is it legal to still have the civil petition against you while you are criminally convicted of a new crime?
Which civil commitment?
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