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1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for Georgia on
Q: We closed, as buyers, 2 months ago but our home is still listed as "Pending." Isn't there a time limit to list as sold?

This matters to me because the other homes listed for sale in my neighborhood do not see our purchase price. (over asking) This could end up affecting our resale value.

Michael D. Birchmore
Michael D. Birchmore answered on Jul 30, 2021

If you are worried that someone will learn what you paid, you should know that this information is readily available on multiple state websites without charge. If you are simply being bothered by nosey neighbors wanting to know what you paid, just be honest with them. Tell them that you would... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Patents (Intellectual Property) for Texas on
Q: Does my business partner need to transfer his patent to our new LLC?

My business partner personally holds a patent for a safety product. We are forming an LLC to manufacture and sell the product. Is it necessary (or preferred) for him to assign ownership of the patent to the LLC? Can the LLC license the patent (to other manufacturers) without owning it? Is he... Read more »

Kevin E. Flynn
Kevin E. Flynn answered on Jul 30, 2021

I won't give you final answers as this question gets beyond my national patent registration and touches on items related to Texas law. I am licensed in North Carolina and do not hold a state license in Texas.

I will give you some things to discuss with your attorney.

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1 Answer | Asked in Libel & Slander, Personal Injury, Criminal Law and Real Estate Law for Florida on
Q: Being stalked, harassed, and emotionally abused in the state of LA with evidence, what is the timeframe for reparation?

A police report was filed, I still have evidence of electronic communication as well, and can most likely provide witnesses. The perpetrator was a real estate agent at the time and may have also used her resources in unethical ways to damage my reputation, stalk, and harass me for an extended... Read more »

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard answered on Jul 30, 2021

Most Florida attorneys know very little about Louisiana law. You should ask your question in Justia > Ask a Lawyer > Louisiana.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Georgia on
Q: Can the other parent restrict the other from visitation based on awaiting Covid results? Court appointed
Michael D. Birchmore
Michael D. Birchmore answered on Jul 30, 2021

The best response I can provide would be to tell you -- it depends. The law in general is always going to boil down to precisely what has happened and precisely what has occurred in court and precisely what court rulings have been made. Your question assumes that a "yes" or... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Small Claims on
Q: My is a plasterer job he did was £100.00 he got £250 of is money and Rang him for the rest of us money he not answer

How can my son get is money back for the job he’s finished

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar answered on Jul 30, 2021

It sounds like this might be in the UK, or other jurisdiction that uses the £ as currency. This forum is basically U.S.-based law. 'Sorry your question went unanswered all this time. Good luck

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