We signed a 5-page application order form to purchase a point of sale (POS) system with a POS company, which included a merchant agreement as a requirement. The POS company failed to meet our demands, so we cancelled the purchase. However, the merchant company is asking us to pay to cancel the merchant agreement. Is this fair, and where should we apply to clarify the subject? We are in Florida, and the merchant company is different from the POS company.

April 7th, 2024

My wife and I have been dealing with an issue involving the IRS and the Department of Justice, Tax Division, since 2014. The IRS recently placed a levy on my wife’s wages despite letters from the IRS stating she is excluded from the tax matter. The issue has been through the Tax Court and the third circuit Court of Appeals. I am preparing a binder with key communications, transcripts, and decisions to provide to a retired Federal Judge. Can you please intercede on our behalf?

April 3rd, 2023

I’m dealing with a contractor from an insurance claim in El Paso county, Colorado. The work is incomplete and of poor quality, despite billing my insurance company almost $50k. They’ve replaced 5 windows, done a subpar job on my deck, painted and filled stucco on one wall, and replaced about 60 roof tiles. They claim they haven’t received enough money from insurance to finish the deck, which is in poor condition. I’ve been asked to sign documents stating the work is complete to receive the final payment. I want to withhold the last payment until completion. What steps should I take to ensure the work is done correctly and what legal options do I have if the contractor made false claims to the insurance company?

December 9th, 2023

My daughter rented a room from a friend who is also the landlord. They agreed to share a dog, and my daughter signed a paper stating the dog was hers as part of the lease. Recently, the landlord claimed a spot where the dog piddled ruined her entire floor and is now demanding my daughter pay for refinishing the floors. My daughter was not home when the spot was found or when the landlord started treating it with chemicals. The house is very old, and the floors are in poor condition. My daughter has found a new home for the dog. What legal steps should my daughter take to address this situation?

September 26th, 2023

In a custody battle in NYC, my ex has used Instagram to solicit schedule 1 drugs. My attorney suggested subpoenaing Instagram for private messages, but I'm receiving conflicting information from other lawyers who claim Instagram won't release the information due to the Stored Communications Act (SCA). Is there a clear-cut answer on how to obtain this information to protect my 19-month-old child from being around drug dealers?

November 29th, 2024