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Wrongful Bee Extermination - What kind of lawyer do I need?

Answered 9 years and 5 months ago by attorney Bruce Robins   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business Litigation
If the bees could be considered your pets, you can sue for negligently destroying your property.  Unless the bees were valuable, however, I don't know what damages you would recover.  In New York, you would not meet the criteria for a claim of negligent infliction of emotional distress, for which you could recover damages for your mental suffering, but it is possible (although I doubt it) that the elements fo that tort are different in Washington and you could qualify.  However, I would advise you to  handle the matter yourself in small claims court, as you are unlikely to recover as much as you would spend on a lawyer.... Read More
If the bees could be considered your pets, you can sue for negligently destroying your property.  Unless the bees were valuable, however, I... Read More

How do you prove business interference through social media?

Answered 11 years and 4 months ago by attorney Bruce Robins   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business Litigation
If the former employees left false reviews in an effort to harm your business, you (or the business if it is a separate entity) can sue them for tortious interference with prospective business relations, if you can prove that the yelp reviews actually harmed the business, which will be very difficult.  However, if the former employees only stated their opinion, they have the right to do that, regardless of whether it hurts your business.... Read More
If the former employees left false reviews in an effort to harm your business, you (or the business if it is a separate entity) can sue them for... Read More

Can I charged with theft and embezzlement from my own business?

Answered 14 years and 6 months ago by attorney Hilary B. Miller   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business Litigation
You need to engage the services of an attorney immediately. Repeat, you do not need a computer, a bulletin board, a phone or a social network; you need a lawyer. Get one right away. Do not make any more statements about this to anyone except your attorney.
You need to engage the services of an attorney immediately. Repeat, you do not need a computer, a bulletin board, a phone or a social network; you... Read More
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