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If your contract makes your work product their intellectual property, you can keep a copy but you must return the thumb drive to them. If the contract does not say that, in theory, the materials on the disk are yours. If they have breached their agreement with you, you will need an employment law attorney to hold them accountable.   good luck... Read Answer

LAwyers don't work for free and the $1500 to get your payments right is probably worth it- but if you are just going to be back at the court again in 4-6 months, if allowed, do 1 order now that adjusts to future reality so you only pay once or otherwise wait until the next change comes.   good luck!... Read Answer

Dear Mrs. McGee, The while banks can turn someone down for reasons of credit score or risk, you sound like you may be being discrimated against because of your age. Such a lawsuit might take a good deal of time to win but it might also be a class action case. You definitely need a lawyer who specializes in suing banks. If you need a reference, I am happy to provide it. Sincerely,   Gilbert Borman... Read Answer

You have the right to get your stuff back. You will need a lawyer. It would help if you have a witness to the crime. File a criminal complaint and a civil complain for triple damages under MCL 600.2919a. The case sounds like a slam dunk. Also you can get attorney fees and attach the dude's house for harboring the stolen property.... Read Answer

I am in Michigan and cannot help you.   You need to find an Ohio real estate attorney who specializes in cell tower law. The Ohio or Cleveland Bar Associations might be able to refer you to someone.   make sure you have the latest research on tower emissions and make sure your attorney considers the visual impact of the tower on your property - shade etc. sorry I cannot do more, good luck!  ... Read Answer

As long as you declare any income from the program, you should be alright. Be mindful that websites change over time and sometimes sites morph into something less ethical. In theory, if you refer someone to a site and it harms a member of your audience, they might possibly come at you under a theory of negligence. Best advice, review your referral partners every 3-6 months and cancel referrals to any that negatively change how they treat players.... Read Answer

Foreclosures cost people in many ways. You many not be able to get a mortgage for 7+ years. You can force the sale on the property or hire counsel to advise him to leave, and either pay his fair share or sign off his interest. Be sure to tell him that his credit will be equally hurt as yours in the event of a foreclosure. You can demand an accounting so you get back the money you put in first before splitting the sale proceeds (if any). Even if he leaves, if there is a mortgage, he is still on the hook for it until it is paid off. He can force you to refinance him out of the mortgage to buy out his interest. You may well need legal assistance on this. ... Read Answer

You may have a claim, but the value of the case is not worth pursuing. The damages would be limited to the need to go for a second surgery and possibly the expense of the second procedure if it was not a covered event of your health insurance. However there does not appear to be any damages resulting other than financial. So the cost of pursuing such a case would not be warranted.... Read Answer

The short answer is yes. An easement is an agreement that allows some use on your property to benefit another. As long as the benefit remains for the person with the easement, you are allowed to use it too. I reccommend meeting with the other party and securing their agreement on your plan as a courtesy that makes sure they see their use is unaffected and to avoid any problems.... Read Answer

First, congratulations on your recovery. At some point, you will have to go to court to assert your rights. Strategically, when you have been clean for a year, you can show the court that you have taken responsibility and are now doing all the right things to rebuild your life. When you have affidavits from your caregivers and recovery partners, that will look strong for your case. Start with getting visitation and then you can build to custody. For now, be patient but I would start to build your case with the ex that you really have changed. Tell him what your plan is, demonstrate you proving your commitment to that plan and he might start feeling different. You have to help him overcome his anger.' Being smart about it helps you win. I hope this helps but, put a calendar on the wall and check off each day until you are readly. Best of luck to you.... Read Answer

MCL 600.2918 is pretty clear: "Any person who is ejected or put out of any lands or tenements in a forcible and unlawful manner, or being out is afterwards held and kept out, by force, is entitled to recover 3 times the amount of his or her actual damages or $200.00, whichever is greater, in addition to recovering possession." Just because it is a commercial lease does not matter, "ANY" includes you! If you are located in SE Michigan, this case is of interest to me.  I can be reached at 248-825-3131... Read Answer

You have an absolute right to evict them. But do it right: use the court forms and serve them with a notice to quit, then, if they refuse to move out, you will have to file an eviction against them. in the notices (so they don't bring in MORE friends) be sure to include each one AND "all other occupants." Times are hard but no one gets to stay for free. After they are evicted, if they try to move back, they are in contempt of a court order good luck to you... Read Answer

The contract is valid if you signed it. The other owner might have to reimburse you if you paid for it personally. So save the receipt! With regard to the repair. You need to counterclaim for the cost to correct the improper fix and demanding the balance of the contract be held pending the hiring of a competent roofer to fix their mistake. You might need a lawyer for this.... Read Answer

these are expenses that can be included in a lease, in some leases the LL pays these items and sometimes the tenant does.  without a written lease you are a month to month tenant and the LL can put you out with 30 days notice. it is not illegal for these charges to be added but most LLs just charge rent and pay these expenses themselves note if there is an insurance policy, does it cover your personal property or is it just the LL's structure that is covered? check the policy and be sure.... Read Answer