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Agreed - but none of those options actually involves legal action by the employer - perhaps by a district attorney or the victim.

No need to do so. I'm sure that the original poster, if they are spammers, will surely appreciate that we are savvy and spam free here. I hope the legal information helped them! :)

Congratulations on your happy news and successful event. As to the post festivities demand, you should first look at your contract to ensure that your understanding and claim is backed by the facts - that the pricing under the contract included the liquor / alcohol / bar package. Was an honest...

I think I have perceived a misunderstanding. While an employer may take legal action, it may only be a civil action. A private person may not prosecute another in a criminal action, a role reserved for a district attorney who represents the state for a crime against the people. If the evidence...

In the United States, small claims court should not require a lawyer. The notion is that the amount in controversy ($5,000 to $10,000) is too small to make it practical to pay for legal services or it would consume the entire amount of recovery and effectively chill victimized plaintiffs from...

It's difficult to keep track. I have my own laptop and my employer's laptop - too much to carry. I have to be careful to manage these issues. But none of this involved a legal issue and I'm wondering if it is just terminology being confused as a "legal" action, such as termination of an employee.

Thanks - that I read. But I still don't know what legal action the employer was planning to take. For example, were the photos appearing on the desktops of all employees? Or did an IT employee discover them and then the employee was confronted and threatened with what - termination of the...

LOL, yes you've spotted the famous and terrific song (I'm a huge Keith Emerson fan) and the point was leaning more towards trademark. Song titles can certainly be trademarked and follows the same general principles of trademark. I used the above song as just an example of a title moving towards...

I'm confused. How were the photos discovered by your employer and what does your employer have to do with issue altogether? Is your employer threatening to take legal action because the photos were accidentally uploaded in the cloud to your work cloud account? I don't know what legal action your...

I'm actually in the mobile industry. Trying to sell blacklisted devices and parts it is quite rampant internationally as well. In this regard it appears no different than the purchase and sale of other goods or contraband. Due diligence means more than running a check, as @flyingron alludes. If...

Hi there. I'm also a fellow musician and am often interested in copyright lawsuits and settlements in the music industry, of which there were several notable decisions and settlements. Some successful actions have surprised me as to what "unlawfully copying" a song might be. The title is...

I've done some patent review and I can tell you that it's very difficult to ascertain where the line is drawn as a layperson. I have difficulty believing that a number of patents have been awarded but they have been. In addition, reading a patent can be an exercise in frustration and is its own...

Thanks. In New York City rent controlled or rent stabilized tenants are a target for eviction by landlords and a motivation for zealous (and overzealous) action. I don't know if it has any bearing on this case but thought I would mention it. The city traditionally wanted to create an affordable...

Some advice regarding the office to whom you've spoken - if you want the benefit of their help, have the details ready and story quickly presentable to minimize their time spent. They will certainly appreciate and have more sympathy towards someone who appears organized. I don't know the...

Sorry to hear about your predicament but I'll address the issue directly. Obviously there is a reason why you're being evicted. What you can do is address the problem. What is the problem and reason for the eviction? Second, why would you even think that an eviction proceeding filed against you...

Your situation is very unique. There isn't anyone who can give you any assurances, as I'm sure you know. Essentially the best you can do is speak to an experienced immigration attorney to be able to apprise the options you have and the odds of resolution in your favor regarding an H1B visa. As...

Very true on all accounts. And contractors... that's a good one. Often overlooked as one doesn't usually need them as often as an attorney or doctor.

He/she sends you a bill? I was amused seeing this headline on the front page of today's New York Post - How to know if your lawyer is overcharging you. Apparently lawyers are on the short list of professions most likely to overcharge. I'm sure comments are forthcoming about the medical...

My guess is that your employer is furious and playing games with you, perhaps wants to see what he/she can provoke (perhaps an admission) by telling you that your paycheck is being dropped off at the local police station. Obtain some clarity from your ex-employer before heading anywhere.

The time limit can be very strict. Here in New York it's a 90 day notice of claim against the city. Correction, thank you. Grandchild! Still the same concern.