Any Lawyers out there of whom I may ask a question?

[Alexsei]

If I pay someone to write a book and decide halfway through that I don’t like how he’s doing it and want to finish it up myself, does he retain the legal writes to the material that he put together while I was paying him? Can he copyright it from me?

Claude.ai

Regarding the legal rights to the book material

The answer depends on the specific terms of the agreement between you and the writer. Generally:

- If you hired the writer as an employee to write the book for you, then you would likely own the copyright to any work they produced as part of their employment.

- If you hired the writer as an independent contractor to write the book, then the default copyright ownership would depend on the terms of your contract. Typically, the writer would retain the copyright unless you had a written agreement stating otherwise.

- Even if the writer retains the copyright, you may have certain rights to use or modify the material you paid them to produce, depending on the contract. This is known as a "work for hire" arrangement.

- If there is no clear written agreement, courts will look at the specific circumstances to determine copyright ownership. Factors include who had creative control, who bore the financial risk, and the intent of the parties.

So in summary, without a clear written contract, the writer may be able to claim copyright ownership over the material they produced, even if you paid them to write it. It's important to have a well-defined agreement in place to avoid such disputes.

[emak]

Is there a lawyer that deals with unwanted calls on a cell phone?

[Yo ssi]

Is there a lawyer that deals with unwanted calls on a cell phone?

I'd guess all of them do, as do I

[usernane]

I'm having trouble with Ally Finance Company as far as  my lease . Anyone or any lawyer that or any legal help me with a dispute with Ally   please p.m. If you have  any information for me

[cholent]

Yesterday someone backed into my car in a parking lot - we were both backing out at the same time opposite each other but he started backing out when I was already partly pulled out, I noticed, stopped and honked, and he kept going and hit me.

Two police came, saw my dash cam video, discussed in their car, then told me that even though I was backing out first and had stopped before the impact it was still 50-50 fault because either of us could have prevented it by being more careful. This really sounds wrong to me. Can anyone advise on whether they are correct?

Someone told me I should have told police I didn't agree. Is there a point in my calling back the officer who is filing the report to say this?

[notyettaken]

Yesterday someone backed into my car in a parking lot - we were both backing out at the same time opposite each other but he started backing out when I was already partly pulled out, I noticed, stopped and honked, and he kept going and hit me.

Two police came, saw my dash cam video, discussed in their car, then told me that even though I was backing out first and had stopped before the impact it was still 50-50 fault because either of us could have prevented it by being more careful. This really sounds wrong to me. Can anyone advise on whether they are correct?

Someone told me I should have told police I didn't agree. Is there a point in my calling back the officer who is filing the report to say this?

IANAL

The one in motion first has right of way, also the one in motion at time of accident is at fault (in simple cases like this one).

The cops do NOT decide fault and are not relevant for much besides reporting objective facts, insurance companies have long ago realized that they can't trust their analysis. I would submit to insurance with dashcam footage and not worry about what the cops said.

[cholent]

IANAL

The one in motion first has right of way, also the one in motion at time of accident is at fault (in simple cases like this one).

The cops do NOT decide fault and are not relevant for much besides reporting objective facts, insurance companies have long ago realized that they can't trust their analysis. I would submit to insurance with dashcam footage and not worry about what the cops said.

Thanks, I really appreciate it.

[imayid2]

The cops do NOT decide fault and are not relevant for much besides reporting objective facts, insurance companies have long ago realized that they can't trust their analysis. I would submit to insurance with dashcam footage and not worry about what the cops said.

Yup

Someone tried forcing a left turn by coming out in front of me and caused me to lock my brakes and swerve into incoming traffic and hit another vehicle. The first vehicle was a no contact and took off.

Got security footage but cops still made me at fault (despite a witness corroborating too). However the officer told me on the phone that I should submit to insurance because at the end of the day all he is is a “glorified secretary” and insurance may agree with me.

Problem is that I have no way of getting his info

[davidd75]

looking for some suggestions/lawyers we can reach out to

Claimant is a therapist and over 90% of her clients were referred to her by miltary 1(a branch of the army).  Military 1 terminated their referrals to claimant because they are alleging one inadvertent confidentiality breach which claimant is disputing.  They also said that she cannot finish off any session she still had with existing clients from military one and no chance to have a parting session etc..  While certainly Military 1 can at will terminate their referrals to  claimant; claimant believes her business reputation was wrongly damaged and will affect her business practice as 90% of her clients will now wonder what happened etc...

Claimant lives in San Diego and her business practice is in san diego as well.  any suggestions whom we can contact

thanks

[cholent]

IANAL

The one in motion first has right of way, also the one in motion at time of accident is at fault (in simple cases like this one).

The cops do NOT decide fault and are not relevant for much besides reporting objective facts, insurance companies have long ago realized that they can't trust their analysis. I would submit to insurance with dashcam footage and not worry about what the cops said.

Thanks for your advice. I submitted a claim to the other guy's insurance along with the dash cam footage and BH they accepted full liability
(Interestingly, the police completely left out of their report the fact that there was dash cam footage and instead made it sound like he said/she said before concluding with their opinion of shared fault)

[justmeha]

i parked in a lot in long beach NY that said it closes at 9pm.

i returned at about 9:20 to find two cops and a tow truck. i was told by the police that i needed to pay $300 in order to get my car released, and if not they would tow my car (the car was not yet on the truck).

before giving the cash i requested a receipt which i was told i would receive by email, which never arrived.

once paying the cash and getting into the car i found a ticket for about $60 on the dash.

my question is if what i described is above bord or if being made paid to pay (or alternatively the amount) is not legal?

basically i want to know if i should complain at the police station (i understand that regardless i am unlikely to get anything, but if its wrong i think its worth reporting)

[Ver hut gazugt]

i parked in a lot in long beach NY that said it closes at 9pm.

i returned at about 9:20 to find two cops and a tow truck. i was told by the police that i needed to pay $300 in order to get my car released, and if not they would tow my car (the car was not yet on the truck).

before giving the cash i requested a receipt which i was told i would receive by email, which never arrived.

once paying the cash and getting into the car i found a ticket for about $60 on the dash.

my question is if what i described is above bord or if being made paid to pay (or alternatively the amount) is not legal?

basically i want to know if i should complain at the police station (i understand that regardless i am unlikely to get anything, but if its wrong i think its worth reporting)

not a lawyer but afaik any money paid on the spot is a bribe .

[Alexsei]

Amazon held my FBA inventory of a seasonal item hostage because what they claim was construction in that aisle in the fulfillment center, do I have any claim for damages and/or lost revenue?

[Alexsei]

Amazon held my FBA inventory of a seasonal item hostage because what they claim was construction in that aisle in the fulfillment center, do I have any claim for damages and/or lost revenue?

Bump

[sguitarist18]

Not sure if I should start a new thread for this, but I guess I'll ask here first.

Long story short, my health insurance denied coverage for certain services out of network, after giving me incorrect information on multiple occasions. Then they compounded the issue by refusing to share their policies and procedures on the matter, and having their internal procedures that were clearly set up to avoid providing coverage (e.g., telling me we had to have the child's PCP put a referral through their online portal, only to discover that the portal doesn't allow out of network referrals, etc).

I've tried appealing, no success, and I'm trying to work with NY's dept. of insurance, with limited success thus far. I feel like I have enough evidence to show that they're actively doing things dishonestly, and are aware of it at the highest corporate levels. I'd love to be able to sue them for this behavior.

The problem is that, as I understand it, any punitive damages would be based on the amount of the compensatory damages, which in this case is minimal (~$5k). SO most attorneys aren't interested in taking the case on a contingency basis.

Any suggestions? Is there any way to have the damages based on the ridiculously unethical and dishonest practices, rather than the compensatory damages?

[Moshe Green]

Not sure if I should start a new thread for this, but I guess I'll ask here first.

Long story short, my health insurance denied coverage for certain services out of network, after giving me incorrect information on multiple occasions. Then they compounded the issue by refusing to share their policies and procedures on the matter, and having their internal procedures that were clearly set up to avoid providing coverage (e.g., telling me we had to have the child's PCP put a referral through their online portal, only to discover that the portal doesn't allow out of network referrals, etc).

I've tried appealing, no success, and I'm trying to work with NY's dept. of insurance, with limited success thus far. I feel like I have enough evidence to show that they're actively doing things dishonestly, and are aware of it at the highest corporate levels. I'd love to be able to sue them for this behavior.

The problem is that, as I understand it, any punitive damages would be based on the amount of the compensatory damages, which in this case is minimal (~$5k). SO most attorneys aren't interested in taking the case on a contingency basis.

Any suggestions? Is there any way to have the damages based on the ridiculously unethical and dishonest practices, rather than the compensatory damages?

Go for a lawyer who wants to fight the big guys who take advantage of the little guys and not necessarily out for $$$.

[notyettaken]

Not sure if I should start a new thread for this, but I guess I'll ask here first.

Long story short, my health insurance denied coverage for certain services out of network, after giving me incorrect information on multiple occasions. Then they compounded the issue by refusing to share their policies and procedures on the matter, and having their internal procedures that were clearly set up to avoid providing coverage (e.g., telling me we had to have the child's PCP put a referral through their online portal, only to discover that the portal doesn't allow out of network referrals, etc).

I've tried appealing, no success, and I'm trying to work with NY's dept. of insurance, with limited success thus far. I feel like I have enough evidence to show that they're actively doing things dishonestly, and are aware of it at the highest corporate levels. I'd love to be able to sue them for this behavior.

The problem is that, as I understand it, any punitive damages would be based on the amount of the compensatory damages, which in this case is minimal (~$5k). SO most attorneys aren't interested in taking the case on a contingency basis.

Any suggestions? Is there any way to have the damages based on the ridiculously unethical and dishonest practices, rather than the compensatory damages?

Class action? If this is at the highest levels you are not the only one.

[whacked1]

Not sure if I should start a new thread for this, but I guess I'll ask here first.

Long story short, my health insurance denied coverage for certain services out of network, after giving me incorrect information on multiple occasions. Then they compounded the issue by refusing to share their policies and procedures on the matter, and having their internal procedures that were clearly set up to avoid providing coverage (e.g., telling me we had to have the child's PCP put a referral through their online portal, only to discover that the portal doesn't allow out of network referrals, etc).

I've tried appealing, no success, and I'm trying to work with NY's dept. of insurance, with limited success thus far. I feel like I have enough evidence to show that they're actively doing things dishonestly, and are aware of it at the highest corporate levels. I'd love to be able to sue them for this behavior.

The problem is that, as I understand it, any punitive damages would be based on the amount of the compensatory damages, which in this case is minimal (~$5k). SO most attorneys aren't interested in taking the case on a contingency basis.

Any suggestions? Is there any way to have the damages based on the ridiculously unethical and dishonest practices, rather than the compensatory damages?

United Healthcare? Because they are having a bad morning

[sguitarist18]

United Healthcare? Because they are having a bad morning

Yup. Maybe I should reach out to OIG or something like that.

Class action? If this is at the highest levels you are not the only one.

The complexity of the number of screwups they made is pretty unique, so the question would be how to identify people who might fall into the same class.

Anyone know attorneys that do this kind of thing?

Go for a lawyer who wants to fight the big guys who take advantage of the little guys and not necessarily out for $$$.

Any suggestions?

[Jojo202]

Car Accident question (is this the right topic?)

Who is at fault?

Driving down street, and begin to steer vehicle slightly to left to pull into driveway. One of those doordash delvery motorcycles/mopeds smash into the front corner of my vehicle. He had no damage, my car has about ~2k of damage. Who is responsible?
(Brooklyn NY)