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In all likelihood the answer to your question is going to be addressed in the language of the contract itself. Knowing they way these contracts are typically written they may assure you they will continue searching for a job for you, but in your case that will not do you any good.  In the unlikely event there is some language in the contract addressing your inability to work during the course of the job search period, those provisions would have to be looked at. If the contract does not address what happens if you become unable to work, one position you could possibly take would be to assert "impossibility" which may require them to refund some of the fee. They may well not agree with that theory, and ultimately it would then have to be decided by a judge, an option which you maynor may not feel is justified. I've worked thru chronic back issues for years myself, and seen many clients do the same.  I wish you the best.... Read More

There's no such thing as "filing charges" against a person. What you can do is to report criminal conduct to the police. Cops and prosecutors will decide whether charges should be filed. Sooner the better. The statute of limitations for most low level crimes is three years, but you don't want to wait anywhere near that long.... Read More

The police might be thinking more along the lines of - do you really want to press charges against him? Do you want your brother to be charged with a felony crime that will cause him problems for the rest of his life? If he truly did steal your car, and you really want him arrested and prosecuted for a felony, then you can try to talk directly with the chief of police about your concerns.... Read More

U. S. marriage documents should be sufficient in your case to show proof of marriage for L-2 approval with U.S.C.I.S. Under your plan, you would be making an application from L-1 to L-2 change of status. In our experience, the EAD can be approved approximately at the same time as the L-2 approval, but of course will not be approved until the principal application, the L-2, is approved. Your other question of whether you can travel to a neighboring country and asked for L-2 stamping on return to the U. S. could be made more complicated by the fact that it is a third country consulate and by extended questioning on the bona fides of your marriage and would not be recommended. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.... Read More

You can file the L-2 extension request with the EAD application and hopefully USCIS will take care of both filings in short order.  If you decide to leave the country instead, you would probably want to travel outside the U. S. to places other than Mexico or Canada to ensure that your new entry is recognized on the CBP system. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.... Read More

I am not familiar with Minnesota law, but I am unaware of any statute which contains a general prohibition against discrimination in employment, or which would require you to treat smokers equally.  While many jurisdictions have their own local laws which may expand protections, the Federal laws against discrimination in hiring generally apply only to employers of a certain size, and protect workers from discrimination on the basis of things like gender, race, national origin, etc.  If you, for example, didn't want to hire anybody who was a Red Sox fan, I know of no reason why you couldn't follow that practice.   ... Read More

Marital property laws differ in various states, but in most states you would not be a part owner just because you're married to the owner.  In New York, for example, inherited property is separate and not part of the marital estate.  That being said, however, the only right to help in the lawsuit which you might have as a part owner but do not because you're not the owner, is the right to act as an attorney in defending the case, which would probably be a bad idea in any case.  You can be a witness (assuming that  you have personal knowledge of any relevant fact), you can help pay your wife's legal fees, you can help investigate the facts, etc.... Read More

Yes absolutely. You would file a motion to dismiss on constitutional grounds. The Court would hold a Rasmussen Hearing, where the judge would determine whether the officer had the requisite reasonable articulable suspicion to conduct an investigatory stop. This stuff gets complicated quickly. Get an experienced lawyer retained to help you right away.... Read More

I would not recommend a public defender for this. You are facing some serious charges, as I'm sure you have already figured out. Some public defenders are awesome lawyers, but they are stuck with way too many cases and way too many clients. You should pay a private attorney to give the time and attention that is needed for your case. Trial might be the right answer, but you won't know until your attorney digs in.... Read More