I was in a car accident that wasnt my fault. At the time of the accident, i hadnt realized it but my insurance lapsed. I had my damages appraised at just over 1000 dollars. the accident report states that unless the damages are 2500 or more I didnt have to file an accident report. so I didnt.... Read more »
An Oregon attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry this happened to you. Based on your description of events, you acted reasonably, since you were not aware that the other driver would report injuries. And in many jurisdictions, the reporting thresholds... Read more »
For instance, CPK is copyrighted by the Cabbage Patch Kids company. So if someone uses CPKCLAIRE would that be infringement? Specifically the ending of a URL, like blogspot.com/cpkclaire.
Update: In regards to Michael’s answer, CPK is a registered trademark, so if someone uses it with... Read more »
No, because you cannot copyright initials or even a signature. But, you can trademark initials and signatures.
In my opinion after a removal for several aggravated felonies convictions the chances of being permitted for admission to the United States are nil, notwithstanding the legal status of immediate family members in the U.S.
Also, does moving early and prorating rent end the lease at that time?
If you have a security deposit and your landlord did not give you an accounting statement within 31 days of you vacating the property and/or returning possession of the property back to your landlord, you may have a claim of wrongful withholding of your security deposit against your landlord.... Read more »
In the State of Oregon
Without knowing more facts about the property, what your share of the property, and the terms of the agreement that you and the other owners entered into, it is unlikely. If you not have had a real estate attorney review the contract, agreement, you have with the other owners you should do so... Read more »
We are purchasing a home in Oregon. Seller wishes to remain in possession for 7 days after closing. Both parties have signed an Oregon standard "Agreement to Occupy after Closing " addendum, which requires that the seller provide renter's insurance naming the buyer as an... Read more »
You should contact a real estate attorney to have them review the document that was signed as there could be additional facts or language of the document which could affect the analysis of your question.
I was given an offer of employment. I accepted the position and I quit my job to take the new job. The day before my start date I was informed that my start date was being postponed due to weather conditions. After inquiring as to when I would begin working for them I was told that they would not... Read more »
The statute of frauds is used to basically invalidate contracts, which is not what you are trying to do.
You may have a breach of contract if you can show the contract was for a certain length and thus it was no longer at will, or potentially a promissory estoppel claim due to quitting your... Read more »
I signed a paper saying I was getting a dollar raise back in November, we are now in January and I have not received my raise on my paychecks. My pay stubs still say the same amount. I have talked to my boss more than one time about this and was told the bookkeeper was going to fix this but has not... Read more »
Other than quitting, or bugging them, they really is not much you can do until you are no longer employed there. Once you leave, assuming they do not fix it, then you have some options that will get you the back wages and likely penalties as well.
My employer is providing a one-time loan of 40 hours of PTO due to Covid and loss of work for winter weather (we're a construction company). They would like us to pay back that money by working overtime, though they'll only compensate us at our regular rate of pay, citing the risk that... Read more »
Yes, they cannot do that. No matter what, other than if you are exempt from OT in general, if you work more than 40 hours in a week, you are owed OT.
Hello, I have a question about the legality of using a companies logos on a startup's website for the user's information on a topic of which companies developments we use in our product. For example: "We are working with --> then goes the logos (Google, OpenAI, Epic Games) -->... Read more »
Depends on the use. Most of the time they would have a program to allow people to show their logos.
Consult with an attorney.
My Grandmother died in 2008 in Portland, OR. I was a legal heir but never received a copy of the Will. I would like to receive a copy from the court if it is filed there? How/where do I request one?
If your grandmother's Will was probated in Oregon then I will be happy to obtain a copy for you.
If it was not probated (for example, if she had a Revocable Living Trust or owned no assets in her name alone at her death) then there is no way official to locate a copy of her Will. If... Read more »
Trust in oregon, also trustee says we can't move forward 8f I don't sign her way,. Can she do that?
If the Trustee prefers that you sign the document and mail it to her then there's no reason not to do that. Estate planning and probate documents are not generally signed using an electronic signature.
There is no doubt that there is an shortage of attorneys and there will only continue to be some. Furthermore, due to COVID-19, trials are not moving fast enough, which leads to an increase in attorney workload. The best thing to do is to continue to search for an attorney to assist. Over the... Read more »
An Oregon attorney could probably advise best, but your question remains open for a week. In terms of your question asking for help, a likely response may be that you would need to reach out to law firms to discuss in further detail. Firms that handle cases involving medications will look at an... Read more »
He had a life insurance policy, a savings account and checking. She is on checking account. She was not on savings and beneficiary of insurance is deceased for 20 years our mother. Can't get a lawyer to return call. How can she do this. Avoid probate. I have called 7 lawyers no one returns call.
I'm very sorry for your loss. It's possible that your sister is keeping everything because she was a joint owner or payable-on-death beneficiary on your father's bank accounts. It's also possible that your father changed his life insurance beneficiary before his death and could... Read more »
Hello, my good friend of mine recently passed away. She had an will (notarized) saying that I was sole beneficiary to her whole estate no one else. She had no living relatives or family members. I was reading the paper work for the small estate affidavit saying that no convicted felon can file. I... Read more »
If you are a convicted felon Oregon law does not allow you to file a Small Estate Affidavit. I recommend that you have someone else file it. Possible options are someone who is named as the alternate Personal Representative, an intestate heir (immediate family to the decedent) or a creditor... Read more »
I was given power of attorney y my ex-boyfriend. I took possession of 3 storage units and paid $1400 to save them from being auctioned. Now he wants to revoke the power of attorney and keep me from accessing the units. Is this legal?
Yes, a power of attorney can be revoked by the principal at any time. Do take care not to do anything after revocation that could expose you to liability for theft or conversion.
You do have a claim for reimbursement of expenses. Take a look at possibly pursuing that in small claims court... Read more »
In July of this year I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. The medical team was able to get me scheduled for surgery in Aug. August 9 I had surgery. On September 2nd my medical was canceled then on the 7th or 8th my boss called me and said this isn't working for him. At that time I felt I... Read more »
It is not clear what you mean by "at that time I felt I was fired", but you most likely have a claim for FMLA/OFLA retaliation and potentially OSTL retaliation. I highly recommend contacting an employment law attorney in your area to discuss your case.
My landlord gave me a no-cause eviction because he plans to sell the house. He paid the relocation fees as well. I have found a new house, but it is not available until 1 week after the termination date. He is pretty insistent that I need to be on the specified date. It would not be easy for me to... Read more »
In the end, as always, it would be up to the Judge. I know of no prior court decisions to guide, let alone control, a Judge's decision on this matter. That said, if I represented a tenant, I would argue that the payment was mandated to help provide funds for a tenant to move and they did. The... Read more »
In July of this year I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. The medical team was able to get me scheduled for surgery in Aug. August 9 I had surgery. On September 2nd my medical was canceled then on the 7th or 8th my boss called me and said this isn't working for him. At that time I felt I... Read more »
More information is needed to answer your question. You should reach out to an Oregon employment attorney to discuss the communications you had with your employer leading up to and during your medical leave, as well as how you took the time off (ex. whether you used FMLA leave, paid time off,... Read more »
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