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1 Answer | Asked in Juvenile Law for Tennessee on
Q: if 3 kids vandalized a was thought abandoned house but was sold and the door was unlocked,no private/trespassing signs

and the cops have been informed and have a court date set what could happen to the kids

Michael Hollins Sr.
Michael Hollins Sr.
answered on Nov 29, 2022

No one could tell you for sure what would happen prior to a judge hearing evidence in a case. However, it sounds like these kids need representation from an attorney who will look out for their futures. Depending on the charges, the kids' lives could be impacted in a negative way.

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1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law and Workers' Compensation for California on
Q: My employer only notified my RIF about 15 days in advance. Not sure if WARN act applies to them?

My employer only notified my RIF about 15 days in advance. Not sure if WARN act applies to them? Their corporate entity has less than 100 employees. But they are a global company, there should be more than 100 employees globally including the subsidiaries.

Brad S Kane
Brad S Kane
answered on Nov 29, 2022

First, the Federal and California WARN Acts apply based on the conditions, including number of employees, at specific locations, not globally.

Second, it was temporarily modified due to the Pandemic....
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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Florida on
Q: Does a person involved in a car accident that was not driving or owned the car have to do a EUO
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Nov 29, 2022

A Florida attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Until you're able to consult with a local attorney on state-specific insurance law, the general practice nationwide is that carriers are permitted to conduct EUOs, or Examinations Under Oath, as part of their... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Oregon on
Q: If I hurt someone on accident, can they make me pay their medical bills?

I accidentally shot a girl in the face with an air soft gun at a fraternity party and she was injured. There was drinking involved with all parties. They are now making me pay their medical bills. I am wondering if they can do this and if the other parties would also be liable. There were other... Read more »

Brad  Holbrook
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answered on Nov 29, 2022

I am sorry for the circumstances of the shooting. Guns and drnking are not a healthy combination and lead to a lot of accidental shootings. In short, it would be my opinon that you are liable to pay for any medical treament that is reasonable, customary, and necessary, and for any and all... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law for Texas on
Q: Two companies I worked for, did not pay my taxes correctly and now I owe money to the IRS. What can I do?

one of the companies I worked for, for a year and they only paid 51 dollars in taxes, yet my taxes was taken out of every check. Same with the other company except they only paid 320 dollars in taxes for the months I was working with them (temp agency) now the IRS is claiming I didn’t file my... Read more »

Linda Simmons Campbell
Linda Simmons Campbell
answered on Nov 29, 2022

The easiest way to resolve this would be to provide the IRS copies of your paystubs which show what was actually taken out of your check.

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