Archive for May, 2009

What are the legal issues to consider for businesses or non-profits using social networking sites?

Sunday, May 31st, 2009

blondie026 asked: I work for a non-profit organization that has, in spurts, started using social networking sites such as facebok and myspace to connect to current clients, as well as a marketing tool to gain interest. What are the legal issues to be considered with these? How can businesses and organizations stay safe legally while [...]

Can you become a lawyer and then work at an investmant bank?

Saturday, May 30th, 2009

me y asked: if you were a lawyer for discrimination claims, family, and immigration cases for awhile can you turn around and work in an investmant bank as a consultant or stock broker?
also you have a JD/MBA?

Is its legal for a lawyer to drop your case and give to another lawyers firm without you knowing?

Wednesday, May 27th, 2009

Breanne N asked: I have had the same lawyer for an accident case that was the other persons fault now for 4 years! I have went to a deposition and done everything with the same lawyer up until today! I just received a letter in the mail stating that another lawyer from a [...]

What is the legal term for the implied promise of continued employment?

Tuesday, May 26th, 2009

ghjm asked: For example, if you take a new job, and in doing so you have to turn down other jobs, incur moving expenses, etc. You have an expectation that your new employer used due diligence in creating the position and will not end your job for trivial reasons. What is the legal term for [...]

How will getting a lawyer to help work with collection agency affect my credit?

Sunday, May 24th, 2009

Kimberly M asked: In June, I got involved with a debt settlement company that has caused me nothing but trouble. I got my money back from them, but my two bank of america accounts were sent to arbitration. I am having trouble getting a loan to pay off the accounts because of the [...]