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  1. Michael Wechsler

    Lawyer Joke: Promises of an Estates Attorney

    An elderly, dying man had three close friends - a doctor, an accountant and an attorney. The man, who was near death, called his friends for an important private conversation - during which he told them that he wanted to take all his money with him to help him in his next life. He gave each of...
  2. Michael Wechsler

    Lawyer joke

    OK guys... you've got my attention. Get ready for me to release lawyer joke day every week this year. :D
  3. New York City 4 Hour Snow Removal Law

    Premises Liability New York City 4 Hour Snow Removal Law

    While many New York City residents may believe they have 24 hours to remove snow and ice from their sidewalks and walkways, they most likely have only 4 hours to remove snow and ice. You can find an explanation and complete details of the New York City Department of Sanitation snow removal...
  4. Michael Wechsler

    RE: Sports Chat Group Member Discrimination Accusation

    Anyone can claim anything. Whether it actually is taken seriously (or should be) is another question. Many will huff and puff and all that steam generated will go nowhere. Facebook has a terms of service and policies governing user conduct. If you ban a member and have some reasonable opinion...
  5. Michael Wechsler

    Inconvenient Comments on social media

    It's a cost of doing business and you're using someone else's platform, subject to their terms and conditions. If someone is harassing you whereby they have violated Instagram's legal terms of use or =Instagram%20Help&bc[1]=Privacy%20and%20Safety%20Center']community guidelines for interaction...
  6. Michael Wechsler

    Do I have a legitimate case of libel?

    Slander cases are not usually the kind of cases that attorneys take on contingency for the same reason you rarely see such lawsuits filed - they are notoriously difficult to prove and damages must be significant to finance such a case. Another issue is whether the pockets of the party you are...
  7. Michael Wechsler

    Bought Vehicle for Cash and Now Private Seller Is Demanding It Back

    This is a mess. It won't get resolved quickly. If the DMV told you to report the matter to the police then one might wonder what would happen if you informed your friend what the DMV instructed you to do. And in the event our friend wants to deal with the police, then by all means he shouldn't...
  8. Michael Wechsler

    Poo Comes Back to Haunt Ventura Man

    Great read. Funny they didn't mention exactly what was the DNA evidence, only what it was not!
  9. Michael Wechsler

    ebay policy for refund of final-value-fees

    eBay has a number of policies that are unfavorable. Let's start out from the beginning. eBay usually requires an explanation as to how the goods were not in compliance with the advertisement / auction text. Was the buyer justified? If so, you wouldn't really have a case even if you could afford...
  10. Michael Wechsler

    Wrongful termination

    There may be an issue but we can't be sure. Do you have a copy of your files from HR or a letter stating that you were terminated as a result of theft? This could make a significant difference in a number of ways, such as it being a for cause termination, making you potentially unable to obtain...
  11. Michael Wechsler

    Marriage to someone who owes child support

    You can search the forums here for horrors dealing with joint accounts that have been the subject of information subpoenas, liens and garnishment. As others have mentioned above, while you can separate some of the mess legally it's a headache that you'll be hearing about indefinitely. I wish you...
  12. Michael Wechsler

    Comment by 'Michael Wechsler' in article 'Pro Bono: My MTA Select Bus Service Fare Evasion Case'

    You have no defense that you just pre-paid for the bus. The rules require you print out a receipt for the bus so inspectors can determine your actual payment immediately. Our defense was that the signs are inadequate to provide commuters - especially tourists - with warning about this...
  13. Michael Wechsler

    Comment by 'Michael Wechsler' in article 'Juvenile Delinquents and the Juvenile Justice System'

    I can say that given just the information you provide it sounds terrible. Unfortunately every legal/criminal case presents its own unique set of facts and circumstances which must be taken in their entirety in order to provide a meaningful answer. If you'd like to discuss individual issues...
  14. Michael Wechsler

    Want to hire a lawyer for Timeshare Projects?

    Well there have been legal spammers here from fixmytimesharenow and that type of behavior concerns me and I'd avoid those who don't seem to care about proper conduct and decorum. Many attorneys can help, such as real estate attorneys. I'm glad to help if you can better explain the problem and...
  15. Michael Wechsler

    Credit Cards, Rating, Repair credit card debt

    Hi Telles, if you'd like to ask your own question, please start your own thread. Unfortunately we've had some spammers for fixmytimesharenow legal services here and I'd be concerned about anyone associated with such activity. We're going to close this topic and all others from the past few...
  16. Michael Wechsler

    HOA harassment

    As stated above by @zddoodah , the HOA rules are what they are. If you believe that you were damaged by this revelation then your remedy is against the landlord. If he didn't provide you with the rules but asserted it was fine, then you can discuss a rent refund and abatement with him. If it was...
  17. Michael Wechsler

    ask for drug test

    Unless you have a contractual agreement, you probably have an at-will employer-employee relationship. As such, you're free to make a decision as to whether to keep a person employed. Consider the nature of the work they are performing for you. If it is health/medical related or other work which...
  18. Michael Wechsler

    HOA harassment

    There are a number of issues here. 1. You need to look at the terms of your lease and the Rules of the Homeowners' Association. The landlord's failure to provide them to you is unsatisfactory and, IMHO, would have a direct impact upon you. You are placed in a position of not knowing the rules...
  19. Michael Wechsler

    Bank fraud

    To explain, the bank is likely claiming they have no idea whether a charge is actually authorized by you if another party presents proper documentation. Most financial institutions have protection in their agreements which state that a depositor must provide reasonable notice of fraud and that...
  20. Michael Wechsler

    Security Deposit Question about using N.J.S.A. 46:8-19 - 26 for rent

    I read that you're a month to month tenant. There are situations where people don't pay the rent and it works out for them, especially when they aren't sure to whom rent is to be paid. Now I'm not going to tell you what to do. But if you are month to month, you will not be able to stay in the...
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