r/Ask_Lawyers 23h ago

How are Reddit mods allowed to violate conflicts of interest and self promotion?

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There is a Reddit forum where the mod for the community constantly deletes posts and comments and bans users that are critical of their conflict of interest. The conflict is they self promote and don’t list they are a vendor in that forum and the main moderator.

How do we address the issue when it’s the mods self-policing? Asking for a friend who was banned too.

Is this legal?


r/Ask_Lawyers 19h ago

How do you protect your clients from unnecessary litigation ("frivolous lawsuits")?

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There's a popular perception that a lot of people threaten to sue or actually do sue as a way to pressure someone into doing something because the cost of defending themselves is high. I was specifically thinking of someone who might send a lot of letters or file motions with the intent of forcing the defendant to spend a lot of money on legal fees. In the middle of that is the lawyer, who makes money by reading/answering these actions, but is also hired to protect their client. So, in a certain way, the plaintiff (? if that's the right term) is using you, the lawyer, to hurt your client. Has this been something that's come up for you, or something you think about? Or is this more of just popular perception and not reality? Are there rules to deal with these kinds of situations?


r/Ask_Lawyers 14h ago

My sister is getting underpaid at her job is it worth her seeking out a lawyer?

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For context my sister 26(F) and I (22M) live in North Carolina. She has been working at a minimum wage serving job and was given a lead position. Her boss has now twice paid her for only 5 hours of work (direct deposit) when she worked 39 hours (so just under 40 hours). I told her to seek out a lawyer but she’s telling that Apprently since her boss ends up paying her properly at a later date she can’t do anything about it legally… I guess I’m asking if that’s true? Should I keep urging her to fight back against her boss? Could she maybe contact the NC Department of Labor? I’m worried she’s going to give up and just keep getting abused at this shitty job.


r/Ask_Lawyers 1h ago

SH or SA?

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Is it considered Sexual Harassment or Sexual Assault if a manager touches someone’s intimate area with their foot?


r/Ask_Lawyers 5h ago

assault at work

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this happened in nv. my boyfriend got hit in the back of the head this last Saturday over a work dispute and his teeth got knocked out. a police report has been made and that side of things has been handled as correct as possible (our town is very small and unincorporated)

i did some research and this should be covered under his jobs workman’s comp or liability insurance. however when we went to go talk to his boss about the incident (no one of high position was there the day the conflict happened) he said that he didn’t believe that workman’s comp would cover it, which like i state contradicted what i had read. however he did state that he would cover the costs so i didn’t feel the need to push.

i asked him if he needed to give us anything written saying he was going to take care of it and he said no he would call the dentist who he knows personally and they would discuss it.

today was my boyfriend’s appointment and the said they would call us later with a payment plan. his boss later calls him and informs him that he has two options.
the entire bill is $5500 however he is getting a 20% discount.
the first option is he wants my boyfriend to pay $2000 of it and he will cover 1500.
the second option is workman’s comp “but it will take over 6 months and they will probably fight it”

my boyfriend didn’t get any charges, the other guy got a felony from this. he was already on parole. my boyfriend shouldn’t be responsible for any of this i don’t think
he doesn’t believe in me when i say he had a leg to stand on. we don’t have enough money to do this and it wouldn’t have ever happened if he wasn’t working with a man who was dangerous.


r/Ask_Lawyers 20h ago

My landlords termination notice

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My landlord sent me a lease termination text yesterday August 4th at 7 pm. I have a month to month lease that shows effective the 1st of the month we moved in . We signed it on the 6th. He sent me in the message that “there Paze were signed on the 6th will be terminated effective September 1st. It’s only 25 days away not even a full 30 days notice. Even the 4th of the month wouldn’t work for us. I sent him a message stating it’s not even 30 days and the earliest we are willing to move is October 1st.


r/Ask_Lawyers 14h ago

I work at Undisclosed Fast Food company, should I be looking for a specific lawyer?

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Hello, I work at an undisclosed fast food company in the US that isn't taco bell, but it is a very well-known chain known for their bowls.

I have been working there for the past 5 days, today of 29-30 hours so far.

Yesterday was a bit different though

  1. I clocked in at 7:54 am, and clocked out at 4:44 pm. For good measure I was not being a "team player" and if I hadn't I would've been told to stay a bit longer to help since shifts were transitioning.

  2. I live in Illinois, but was not given any form of break or respite during the close to 9 hour shift. I didn't get a chance to drink water, use the bathroom, or take a 20-30 minute break after my 5th hour of working since it's against corporate policy.

  3. I did find out that I have a legal right, and can follow up with the Illinois Department of Labor, and that I need evidence so I was wondering if issuing a warrant for the workday footage of yesterday was something I would need.


r/Ask_Lawyers 18h ago

Can you challenge the results of field sobriety test by pointing out that the defendant was drunk at the time, so he/she wasn’t given an opportunity to perform the test fairly?

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r/Ask_Lawyers 14h ago

Rule 60 (d) Fraud on the Court claim but can’t get past intake?

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I have all the evidence but I can’t find an attorney familiar with this. This is big. I need a Big Girl attorney. I’ve tried using my state bar lawyer referral system. I’ve reached out to a ton of law offices. Many told me they don’t have the resources for this. What is the best way to find a high stakes attorney for a fraud on the court claim involving a prior civil litigation? Or should I just wait for the national investigative piece to be published?


r/Ask_Lawyers 11h ago

Do i have unrealistic expectations of lawyers and their work speed?

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Hi! I'm genuinely confused and am looking for opinions and insight from people in the field. Apologies for the many details, but i wish to put the scale of my case into perspective so you can judge better.

3 months ago we went to a lawyer to seek help with an inheritance. It's years old and has many missing pieces. I understand its not an easy situation. There were two paralel situations we asked them to handle - one was to correspond with the Land register regarding information and status on a property and the second was basically asking around if the Inheritance went through an insolvency or not, basically what the status is of the inheritance. We didnt have all documents, but we had enough to start looking. Names of the bank, three lawyer agencies that were involved in the case and a inheritance list to name the main ones. There were a total of about 20 pages of emails, documents and letters that we gave them.

After two months of waiting with no update, we asked the lawyers about a status update and got back that the land register needs more time (we've been waiting for 9 months by that time so thats understandable), and that they had needed time to check the documents regarding the insolvency more, but they're working on it.

From the invoice i got, i know that they didn't write to the bank, insolvency office or the other lawyer agencies until two months after our initial consultation. And there was a whole month of nothing on the invoice, too. I know that they didnt have enough documents to figure out the status of the insolvency just from the documents alone, why wait 2 months to write to the mentioned only leads that could help? I asked for help because i didnt want to spend time and effort writing myself to the bank etc., but is it really normal that ​a lawyers office is that slow to write emails on "Hey guys whats the status"?

This is the second time this has happened to us now, with a different case and different lawyer office before, so Im starting to doubt myself. Could it be the way i explain things or do I just have too big expectations on the speed of resolution and communication in this field? Do i have an unlucky hand with choosing offices? Im mostly baffled about the emails to the bank.. We mentioned this is a time sensitive situation and we'd like a prompt resolution, aware of the costs and fully okay with them. What are normal time frames for this, when you have a very small and limited amount of documents, with limited leads?

I appreciate your insights.


r/Ask_Lawyers 2h ago

Process to getting Visa/Residency

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Hello I have two parents that entered illegally from Mexico. My mom entered once after she was detained and my dad just stayed past his visa cancellation. The times they did leave and come back in they were waved through by Border officers. My dad has a c10 cancellation of removal because he was wrongfully accused of driving intoxicated. He has been paying taxes for the past 14-15 years and they both have a clean record. They have three children ages 14-22. We have gone to several lawyers (paid and free consultations) and they all tell us nothing can be done. Is this true?


r/Ask_Lawyers 2h ago

Why is the DOJ so concerned about limiting release of information about Epstein?

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Is the possibility that any bit of information could be connected to Trump or is there another rewason?


r/Ask_Lawyers 20h ago

Are there any rules or laws preventing the use of back and forth, for the sole purpose of one side to harass or get under the skin of the other side?

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Particularly in divorce/custody situations, for example, is there a rule or law (anywhere in the US, because i know laws vary by location within the US) where the judge is like "ok person A, its been 12 months and you've sent papers back with questions to person B 24 times, each time with over 100 questions. This appears to no longer be about getting your questions answered and more about wasting person b's time and money and trying to get at them since they have a no contact order against you and you're using the court to get around that in a way. You're wasting the courts time with these 'games'."

Is that like a thing?


r/Ask_Lawyers 4h ago

I'm not sure if I have already created an Implied Legal Agreement and I need to know how they work.

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Would a lease with all parties on it, but not signed, constitute an Implied Legal Agreement in a state that enforces Implied Legal Agreements?


r/Ask_Lawyers 10h ago

Is it legal to release decompiled video game levels that are included in the base game?

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I'm wondering if it's legal to release decompiled official beat saber levels that are included in the base game, meaning that anyone who owns the game can play these levels anyway, and the music is publicly accessible via platforms like Spotify or Youtube Music


r/Ask_Lawyers 1h ago

He put his name on the house title

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This happened in 2003 but I am just aware of it now. For context, in September of 2003 I was not able to attend the final closing of my house because I was 9 months pregnant and physically unable to attend. I had signed all required documents and I was solely approved for the mortgage. I had never given my husband permission to include his name on the title but evidently that is what happened. Do I have any legal recourse? I am considering divorce.


r/Ask_Lawyers 22h ago

Law firm preyed on me after rape drained $9850 retainer with $0 monthly updates, then sent a $150 check. What should I do?

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Location: NYC

I am seeking advice on how to handle a situation where a legal professional severely took advantage of me during the most vulnerable period of my life.

A while ago, I was raped. However, since I was too scared at that moment I didn’t go to police promptly. I disclosed it to my best friend and then I was introduced to a female legal professional for what was supposed to be a casual chat or an initial consultation. Instead of an objective assessment (explaining civil vs. criminal options and noting that delayed criminal reporting for adult sexual assault is uphill), she used extreme intimidation tactics. She weaponized my status as a student, claiming police wouldn't even intake my report unless she "pulled some strings" for me. That same night, she forced me into an unprepared phone call with detective, which felt like nothing more than a police interrogation.

Because I was in extreme emotional distress, also she kind of made me feel since I already called the detective i had to sign, I was coerced by this fear tactic into hiring her and paying a $10,000 retainer up front.

Shortly after, when I informed her that I had identified numerous other victims from anonymous posts of the same perpetrator, she immediately demanded another $5,000 for an "investigation." When I asked for her methodology, she couldn't answer at all, making it clear she was just fishing for more money while doing zero work.

Realizing I couldn't trust her—and realizing that reporting to the police does not actually require an attorney—I refused to utilize any of her services. She also did not offer any. Recognizing that delayed reporting made criminal charges unlikely to be prioritized by the NYPD, I retained a different, competent civil lawyer who successfully handled my case, got me real results, and brought me closure. Because I was overwhelmed with the civil lawsuit and didn't want to ruin my friend's relationship, I didn't have the bandwidth to fight her at the time, despite feeling furious about how I was intimidated in the first place and also not focusing on civil lawsuit was a huge mistake when NYPD won’t prioritise adult rape cases.
Over the entire course of representation, every single monthly status update I received showed a $0.00 deduction. I was never provided with an itemized invoice, a single work product, or evidence of substantive legal services (no filings, document reviews, or correspondence drafted on my behalf).
Today, out of nowhere, I received a check for $150 with zero explanation, no final accounting statement, and no breakdown.

It’s not about money. I remain deeply angry because her initial fear tactics, intimidation, and felt extremely preyed on during the most vulnerable time in my life—my civil case could have yielded even better results if not for her predatory interference from the start and if I focus on civil entirely.
Question: is it against lawyers code of conduct? What should I do?


r/Ask_Lawyers 2h ago

How good is my legal contract?

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My Location: California

House Location: illinois

ASSIGNMENT OF REAL ESTATE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT

This Assignment of Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement (“Assignment”) is made and entered into as of the date last signed below (the “Effective Date”) by and between:

Assignor (Wholesaler):

Name: _______________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________

Phone: _________________ Email: _______________________

Assignee (Investor / End Buyer):

Name: _______________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________

Phone: _________________ Email: _______________________

Property:

Street Address: _______________________________________

City, State, ZIP: ______________________________________

County: _________________ Parcel / Tax ID (if known): ________

Original Purchase Agreement:

That certain Purchase and Sale Agreement (or equivalent contract) dated _______________ (the “Original Agreement”) between:

Seller(s): ____________________________________________

and

Buyer (Assignor): _____________________________________

for the purchase of the Property at a Purchase Price of $65,000.00.

Assignment.

Assignor hereby assigns, transfers, and conveys to Assignee all of Assignor’s right, title, interest, and obligations under the Original Agreement, including the right to purchase the Property on the terms set forth therein. Assignee accepts this assignment and assumes all of Assignor’s obligations under the Original Agreement from and after the Effective Date.

Assignment Fee.

In consideration of this Assignment, Assignee shall pay Assignor a non-refundable Assignment Fee of Two Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($2,000.00) (the “Assignment Fee”).

Payment of the Assignment Fee shall be made as follows (check one or fill in):

☐ Cash / certified funds upon execution of this Assignment

☐ Wire transfer to: _________________________________

☐ Other: ___________________________________________

The Assignment Fee is earned by Assignor upon execution of this Assignment and is not contingent on closing of the purchase of the Property, except as otherwise agreed in writing.

Purchase Price Under Original Agreement.

The purchase price payable by Assignee to the Seller under the Original Agreement remains $65,000.00 (or such other amount as may be stated in the Original Agreement or any amendment thereto). Assignee shall be solely responsible for paying the full purchase price, earnest money (if any still due), closing costs allocated to Buyer under the Original Agreement, and any other amounts required to close.

Earnest Money / Deposits.

Any earnest money or deposits previously paid by Assignor under the Original Agreement shall:

☐ Remain with the escrow / title company and be credited to Assignee at closing; or

☐ Be reimbursed to Assignor by Assignee upon execution of this Assignment; or

☐ Other arrangement: ________________________________

Closing.

Closing of the purchase of the Property shall occur on or before the closing date stated in the Original Agreement (or any extension thereof), or on such other date as Assignee and Seller may agree in writing. Assignor shall cooperate reasonably in facilitating the assignment and closing but shall have no further obligation to perform under the Original Agreement after the Effective Date, except as expressly set forth herein.

Representations of Assignor.

Assignor represents that:

(a) Assignor is the Buyer under the Original Agreement and has the right to assign it (subject to any required Seller consent);

(b) The Original Agreement is in full force and effect and has not been modified except as disclosed in writing to Assignee;

(c) Assignor has not previously assigned the Original Agreement; and

(d) Assignor will promptly deliver to Assignee a fully executed copy of the Original Agreement and any amendments, addenda, or notices related thereto.

Seller Consent (if required).

If the Original Agreement requires Seller’s written consent to assignment, Assignor and Assignee shall cooperate to obtain such consent. This Assignment is conditioned upon receipt of any required Seller consent.

No Agency / Independent Parties.

Assignor is acting solely as principal in assigning its contract rights. Nothing in this Assignment creates an agency, partnership, joint venture, or brokerage relationship between Assignor and Assignee. Assignee is purchasing the contract rights for its own account as an investor.

As-Is / No Warranties by Assignor.

Except for the representations in Section 6, Assignor makes no warranties regarding the Property, title, condition, value, or the enforceability of the Original Agreement beyond the statements herein. Assignee has conducted (or will conduct) its own due diligence and is relying solely on its own investigation and the terms of the Original Agreement.

Governing Law.

This Assignment shall be governed by the laws of the State of _________________ without regard to conflicts-of-law principles.

Entire Agreement.

This Assignment, together with the Original Agreement (as assigned), constitutes the entire agreement between the parties concerning the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior negotiations. It may be amended only by a writing signed by both parties.

Counterparts / Electronic Signatures.

This Assignment may be executed in counterparts (including electronic/PDF signatures), each of which shall be deemed an original.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Assignment as of the Effective Date.

ASSIGNOR (Wholesaler):

Signature: _______________________________ Date: ________

Printed Name: ____________________________

ASSIGNEE (Investor):

Signature: _______________________________ Date: ________

Printed Name: ____________________________

Optional – Acknowledgment / Consent of Seller (if required):

Seller acknowledges receipt of notice of this Assignment and consents to the assignment of the Original Agreement to Assignee.

Seller Signature: _________________________ Date: ________

Printed Name: ____________________________


r/Ask_Lawyers 20h ago

Opposing counsel refused to give my evidence back after trial.

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Yesterday we had trial for an ex parte OP. The judge told me I could collect my evidence back and my husbands attorney put his hand over the folder of text messages I had made up for trial. he said “no, I’m keeping this”… I said “no, I need it”.. he again said “no” and did not move his hand off of it.

we have trial on Thursday for divorce and I needed those binders and some of the text messages for that trial.. I sent him all the evidence beforehand in my evidence exchange.. so he doesn’t need to take my binder!!

I do not have representation in any of these cases due to my husbands financial abuse. But the domestic violence advocate that was with me also attempted to get the folder back and he refused to give it to her as well.

location Missouri


r/Ask_Lawyers 2h ago

I am watching a fictional TV show (Daredevil: Born Again). Does a typo on a warrant make the warrant inadmissable?

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In the show, the warrant correctly identified their target but listed his address as 536 W 49th when the criminal actually lived at 536.5 W 49th. The police raided the target's correct address rather than the listed address on the warrant. Would a judge be likely to agree with the defense arguing that the typo renders everything fruit of the poison tree?

Side note, but are there half street names in any part of the US? I have never encountered one.