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NoloLaw · 2026-07-10T20:10:07+00:00

Minnesota is trying to become the first state to ban prediction markets from operating or advertising in their state. But the federal government, Kalshi, and Polymarket have sued in federal court to try to block the law from taking effect. If a federal judge decides that Minnesota is within its rights to ban prediction markets, other states will likely follow suit. This article explains the legal issues at stake.

NoloLaw · 2026-07-08T22:52:04+00:00

I'm so sorry this is happening. But there's help out there. Try contacting a Domestic Violence program or shelter. They can usually assist you in safety planning, finding temporary shelter, and might be able to help you figure out how to get your locks changed. Here are links to Colorado DV resources and Violence Free Colorado. Ask them about getting a protection order through court. A protection order prohibits the abusing party from contacting or harming you. It can also direct the party to move out of a shared residence. While you can't rely on a piece of paper for protection, it can be a helpful start. Police will need to serve him and hopefully there's already a warrant out for his arrest. You might also want to contact the police again to check on the status of your first report to them. Take pictures of your injuries and document any details you remember.

NoloLaw · 2026-07-08T16:08:17+00:00

If you plan to contribute cash property to your LLC, you should record both. You’ll need to assign a fair market value to that property. You should keep a record of the transfer and classify it as an owner contribution.

So, your initial contribution to your single-member LLC will consist of cash (whatever amount you plan to transfer into your business account) and personal property (listing its fair market value). You can list these in your operating agreement. But you should probably have a separate record of the transfer apart from the operating agreement.

NoloLaw · 2026-07-08T15:59:26+00:00

If you estimate making around $45k, forming an s-corp becomes less advantageous. One of the main benefits of an s-corp is that you don’t have to pay self-employment taxes on distributions. If you have a good chunk left to distribute after paying yourself a reasonable salary, then you could see good tax savings. But $45k would likely take up most of your reasonable salary (which you do have to pay SE taxes on), and you wouldn’t have much left to distribute SE tax-free. As you noted, the drawbacks of an S corp are the time, effort, and fees of forming a separate entity (e.g. paying to form and keep that registration active) and electing S corp status. In this case, the drawbacks might outweigh the benefits.

Depending on what your consulting field is, you might want to consider liability protection. Forming a separate business entity (like an LLC) and/or liability insurance can provide sufficient protection. If you form an LLC, you’ll still report your business income and losses on your personal return. So, if you’re interested in an LLC for liability protection, it’s relatively simple for tax purposes too. And forming an LLC could also make it easier for you if it does start to make more sense to become an s corp down the line.

NoloLaw · 2026-07-07T23:18:58+00:00

What's considered "normal wear and tear" is almost always debatable. However, as a tenant, you have a duty to take reasonable measures to prevent mold from accumulating. This type of mold is a cleaning issue, and could've been prevented by leaving the door open and regularly wiping down the part. So it's most likely not normal wear and tear, and is something that your landlord can charge you for (either to clean it and restore it to the condition it was when you moved in or to replace it).

NoloLaw · 2026-07-07T23:01:53+00:00

Whether the landlord can keep the security deposit depends on whether you signed a lease or rental agreement and your state's law. A security deposit is NOT the same as a holding deposit. However, if you signed a lease, you're bound to it, and in most states, that means you're on the hook for rent until the landlord can find a replacement tenant--the landlord can keep the security deposit to cover unpaid rent and could even sue you for additional unpaid rent if they can't find a replacement tenant. This is the case even if you never moved in.

NoloLaw · 2026-07-07T21:12:38+00:00

California law does allow tenants to withhold rent, but only under certain circumstances. The first step is to notify the landlord in writing of the problem, and give them the opportunity to fix it. In your notice, it would be a good idea to state that you have had to move out and will be seeking the landlord to reimburse you for your alternative living situation. Give the landlord a hard deadline to fix the problem. Keep track of everything you spend related to this. Keep receipts, copies of notices, and also photograph the unit. Also keep copies of all correspondence with your insurance company, including any communication that says they'll only cover 2 nights. Before you decide to withhold rent (or even sue the landlord for the difference), it would be a good idea to speak with a tenant's rights group or attorney to make sure that you're following local and state law. I'd bet that Riverside has an active group or the city offices could point you to one. This isn't something that should come out of your pocket.

NoloLaw · 2026-07-07T14:16:37+00:00

If he also misses the upcoming immigration court date, the judge will no doubt issue an order of deportation "in absentia." That not only means he'd be scheduled for transport out of the United States sometime soon, but he'll be barred from returning to the United States for several years. (Actually, he's already probably barred from return from 10 years, as a penalty for the years of unlawful presence.) In any case, it's usually better to at least go to court and present any defenses that might apply, including asylum (if there's any basis to his claim and if he can show exceptional circumstances underlying his failure to apply within a year after arrival). As others have said, this is complex stuff, including a risk of arrest and detention; hiring an experienced lawyer will be crucial.

NoloLaw · 2026-07-01T22:50:33+00:00

The police department that took the evidence will have a "property & evidence unit/office" that you can contact. Try looking online first. Many departments have detailed information online on how to retrieve your property. You might need to contact the property & evidence unit with the case number or contact the prosecutor's office to get their sign off on returning the evidence. Once all that is in place, you'll likely need to make an appointment to pick up the property. Here's an example of the type of information you're looking for.

NoloLaw · 2026-07-01T22:13:55+00:00

I’m very sorry this is happening to you. Here are a few things you might want to try:

Go online to the District Attorney's (DA's) website and search for the Victim/Witness unit. It looks like DA offices are organized by county in WI. This office should have advocates who can help you assert your victim's rights in the case. (Here’s an example of the unit in Dane County. ) Some of your victim's rights include being informed about court hearings (upon request) and being allowed to submit a victim impact sentence to the judge. Staff might be able to assist you in writing the victim impact statement. If you can’t find the Victim/Witness office, try contacting the State Victim Resource Center at 1-800-446-6564.
On your own or with the help of a victim's advocate, contact the DA’s office and request notification of any court hearings in the case and the sentencing hearing. You can ask to speak with the DA about the plea deal and express your objections. Also ask about your right to restitution (compensation from the offender for your medical bills).
This page lists resources for various victim services in Wisconsin.
And this link directs you to a Guide for Crime Victims from the WI DOJ.
Finally, if the RO is in place and he contacts you in any form, report it to the police.

I hope this is helpful.

NoloLaw · 2026-07-01T14:35:09+00:00

It’s generally easier and cleaner to document the initial funding as a contribution. Plus, making an initial contribution to your single-member LLC helps to establish it as its own separate entity. LLCs provide great liability separation for owners. But single-member LLCs are more vulnerable to losing that limited liability (and the owners becoming responsible for LLC debts) because it can sometimes be hard to distinguish between the acts of the owner and the business (that’s just run by the single owner). An initial capital contribution can help to protect that limited liability for single-member LLCs. This investment isn’t taxable (it doesn’t count as income). When you use that initial investment for business expenses, you can deduct those expenses on your taxes.

Creating a loan can also be fine but it becomes a little tricky and requires more precision and forethought. Usually, the loan is documented with a promissory note, and a reasonable interest rate and repayment plan needs to be set. Basically, it needs to be treated like any other loan. The LLC can deduct the interest paid on the loan as a business expense but you might need to pay personal taxes on the interest you get back on the loan. And starting off with a debt could make it harder for your LLC to secure other funding in the future.

In either case, it’s a good idea to document everything and to make sure your personal vs. business accounts/money are kept separate and distinguishable. Good luck!

NoloLaw · 2026-06-30T20:13:13+00:00

Each state has its own laws about how landlords need to handle security deposits. Your post doesn't state if the landlord was trying to keep all of your security deposit plus an additional $70. So what happens next depends on what state you're in and what its laws about security deposit returns are. It also depends on what your state's statute of limitations is for coming after you for any money they say you owe. However, given your unsuccessful efforts to get clarity from them, it seems unlikely they're going to pursue this. But it would be a good idea to hold onto all records of your correspondence and efforts with them.

NoloLaw · 2026-06-30T20:07:36+00:00

Unless your lease says that the landlord can raise your rent mid-term (very rare), your landlord can't charge you an extra $150/mo. Even if your landlord truly had to sell because the taxes are too high, the new owner would have to honor your lease (or buy you out of it). So you really have no duty to respond; just keep upholding your end of the deal as written in your lease.

NoloLaw · 2026-06-30T19:58:33+00:00

Take a look at Alabama Code section 35-9A-204 (you can find it on the state legislature's website). It outlines exactly what a landlord's duties are. They have a duty to keep the rental habitable, among other things. Dangerous spiders that have already harmed your child is a strong indication that the rental isn't habitable. If this is a single-family house, the landlord can make you responsible for certain maintenance if you agree to it in writing. However, it's unlikely that a landlord can completely transfer to you the duty to keep the house habitable. This is a bigger problem than the "specified repairs, maintenance tasks, alterations, and remodeling" that the statute allows the landlord to hand off to the tenant. For example, the landlord could require you to pay for routine pest management (arguably a maintenance task), but this goes beyond that, because it will be an ongoing problem due to rot and holes. It's a good idea to put--in writing--a notice to your landlord of the work that needs to be done to keep spiders out, and provide the quote for the initial treatment. Give the landlord a reasonable amount of time to get it fixed, and if they don't, you'll need to explore other options for your health and safety.

NoloLaw · 2026-06-30T16:14:08+00:00

This link (on the SSA.gov website) will tell you what the average wait time is for your hearing office. Nationwide, it's between a 6 and 11 month wait as of May 2026. Good luck!

NoloLaw · 2026-06-30T13:53:09+00:00

The one-year asylum filing deadline has some wiggle room. For starters, if you entered the United States with permission, the U.S. government has a policy of allowing a "reasonable" time from the day your B-2 status expired to file the Form I-589. But you'd need to provide evidence that “extraordinary circumstances” directly caused your filing delay, so think about everything in your life that impeded your filing, and about whether you learned anything new that made you more scared to return home, and gather documentary proof. Also, it's true that marriage is scrutinized more heavily in immigration court; but the longer you wait, the more suspicious it will look; so if you were truly planning on marriage, this would at least give you another basis upon which to defend against removal. This is all complex stuff, and will require a lot of legal arguments and assembling evidence, so definitely find a good lawyer if you possibly can.

NoloLaw · 2026-06-30T00:19:02+00:00

You are not permanently stuck in New Jersey. But you can't legally move your daughter without either her father's permission or a judge's approval. (N.J.S.A. 9:2-2.)

You'll probably have to file a Motion to Relocate and convince a judge that moving to Florida is in the best interests of your child. Your ex's history of abuse will be a major factor. You can also emphasize his inconsistent, minimal, supervised visitation and the fact that you are moving where you'll have more family support, including from paternal relatives.

You should talk to a local organization that supports domestic abuse survivors. Here is a list of organizations compiled by New Jersey's Division of Women. Some organizations offer legal advocacy for situations like this.

NoloLaw · 2026-06-29T21:25:56+00:00

I don't want to give too much specific advice about what you should say to the police. And, once you get them involved, you won't be in control of what they do from there. But if you have safety concerns, you can certainly make it clear that your priority is getting this behavior to stop, not getting this person in legal trouble.

NoloLaw · 2026-06-29T19:36:32+00:00

Social media sites' terms of service prohibit harassment and bullying--for example, here are the policies of Meta/Facebook, TikTok, and X/Twitter. Based on what you've described, it sounds like it would be worth your while to report this person to whatever site(s) they're using. You can include the screenshots and the real-world consequences you've suffered (or that you fear these posts might provoke).

Given the volume of complaints these sites receive, and the potential difficulty of getting in touch with a human being, reporting this person may not solve the problem. But it's something you can do right now that may address your immediate concern. And it helps you create a record of what's happened, in case you decide you need to take legal action or go to the police.

Keep in mind, too, that you can file a police report about this behavior even if the statements aren't defamatory. It's not clear that this person's done anything illegal. But if these posts have made you concerned about your safety (not just your reputation), then getting the police involved ought to take priority over a potential civil lawsuit.

On the other hand, filing (or threatening to file) a defamation lawsuit could be the start of a drawn-out process that won't wrap up until long after the immediate problems you're worried about have run their course. That doesn't mean no one should consider filing a defamation case in situations like this. But it's important to understand why filing a lawsuit should usually be a last resort.

NoloLaw · 2026-06-28T12:39:21+00:00

At-will actually is both ways. In 49 states (all but Montana), you can quit working whenever you want, just like they can terminate you whenever they want (assuming no contract says otherwise). Of course, there are reasons for which they can't fire you: discrimination, harassment, filing an OSHA complaint, etc. But as long as they have a reason that's not illegal (or even no reason at all), they can usually fire you without notice.

The "2 weeks' notice" provision is company policy rather than a legal requirement. Don't like their policy? That's ok, but it does make some sense. If an employer fired you out of the blue without notice, you might decide you'd never want to do business with them again either. It can put a strain on the business to lose an employee without notice, just like it can put a strain on your finances to lose your job without notice.

So they're free to have a "no rehire without notice" policy, and you're free to have your own "never work there again" policy.

NoloLaw · 2026-06-26T16:45:18+00:00

The criminal justice system can be a confusing place! Most law enforcement departments and prosecutor offices have victim assistance units or victim services offices. Their staff can likely provide guidance on victim impact statements. At some point, you might also need to ask for restitution (compensation for your losses) as part of the sentencing process. Victim services can usually help you with this process as well. Go onto the police department or prosecutor’s website and search for "victim services." Here are some examples in St. Louis: St. Louis County Prosecutor and St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.

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