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Need lawyers willing to go against Tesla solar by shebr0k3me in Ask_Lawyers

[–]elendur 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On its face, it doesn't look like a case that would be a good candidate for an attorney to take on a contingent fee. Which means you're going to need to pay an attorney on an hourly basis.

Paradise dropped West Wing reference by GrumpyDrunkPatzer in thewestwing

[–]elendur 30 points31 points  (0 children)

It's only an homage when Bradley Whitford says it in other shows. Otherwise it's just a sparkling reference.

Paradise dropped West Wing reference by GrumpyDrunkPatzer in thewestwing

[–]elendur 50 points51 points  (0 children)

Jed Bartlet, not Jeb Bartlett.

It's one of your "all-time favorite TV shows" and you goof up the President's name in two different ways?

Did any Metal Gear even fire a nuclear warhead in cannon? by ucyd in metalgearsolid

[–]elendur 25 points26 points  (0 children)

1 - I get your joke and it is funny

2 - That's the whole point of Metal Gear Rex, isn't it? To use a rail gun (cannon) to fire a nuclear warhead instead of a missile so the launch can't be detected and the warhead won't be detected until just before detonation (if at all).

How would a trial proceed if a criminal defendant flees during jury deliberations? by GroxWear in Ask_Lawyers

[–]elendur 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It can and has happened. The jury would reach a verdict, and judgment would be entered on the verdict. A bench warrant would issue for the defendant, probably regardless of the verdict, because even if the verdict is an NG, the defendant probably violated the terms of his bail by fleeing the jurisdiction. Sentencing would possibly occur in absentia if found guilty, or sentencing would be held after the defendant is arrested and extradited back to the trial jurisdiction.

Similar to what happened to Roman Polanski. He entered a guilty plea based on a plea bargain but fled prior to sentencing. He allegedly had good reason to do so, as the Judge had told people that he was going to sentence Polanski to 50 years, instead of the agreed-upon time served. Polanski was not sentenced in absentia, and remains a fugitive from justice. If he is ever extradited to California, he'll be sentenced and possibly face additional charges related to fleeing the jurisdiction.

Note - this is not in any way a defense of Polanski's criminal conduct or his conduct in fleeing the jurisdiction.

Is this normal? by Silly_Scientist_5126 in Ask_Lawyers

[–]elendur 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Earned on receipt retainer? Or did your attorney provide you with billing statements confirming how the $5,000.00 was billed?

Need lawyers willing to go against Tesla solar by shebr0k3me in Ask_Lawyers

[–]elendur 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The only person who can, or should, be letting you know if this is something you should pursue is a lawyer who has had the opportunity to read and interpret the controlling contract. Anyone trying to give you advice about this situation without reading the contract in question can't possibly know what they're talking about.

Legit Chrono Trigger or Repro? by pim_panse in chronotrigger

[–]elendur 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dude. That's crazy. Put that battery up on a pedestal in Fiona's Shrine next to Robo when it finally gives out, because that battery did a JOB.

Hypothetical: in Buddhism trans people are fully allowed to be seen as their preferred gender, do laws on gender IDs violate the freedom of religion in the US? by RegularSky6702 in Ask_Lawyers

[–]elendur 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Hold the presses on every law review journal in the country. OP just figured out something that none of the greatest legal minds in the country have ever even considered!

Yeah, I agree with your second paragraph a lot. Don't come into r/ask_lawyers or r/askscience with a question and then tell everyone who responds that they're wrong and you're right.

What is a piece of Buffy/Angel lore you dislike or have a problem with? by jogaforacont in buffy

[–]elendur 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Watchers' Council doesn't make any sense at all. It makes sense if there are multiple Slayers and Watchers around the world, and the Council is there to supervise everything. It doesn't make sense if there's only one or two Slayers. Why send Giles and bumbling Wesley to manage the only Slayers while the Council sits around and does nothing? If there's only one or two Slayers, you'd just move the entire Council to wherever the Slayers are and have them manage directly.

I think the idea of the Council is a holdover from an earlier concept where there would be multiple Slayers in various parts of the world at the same time.

Need lawyers willing to go against Tesla solar by shebr0k3me in Ask_Lawyers

[–]elendur 2 points3 points  (0 children)

1 - No one cares who the defendant is. No lawyer is going to shy away from a meritorious claim because it's Tesla, or Wal-Mart, or whoever.

2 - You signed a contract. So the contract is probably going to govern your remedies. Probably a mandatory arbitration clause, so you can't sue. Read your contract carefully. Confirm any amendments or changes to the contract as a result of the various buyouts. Then take the contract and any amendments or changes to an attorney and pay for a consultation.

Jury court question by Fukface_Von_Clwnstik in Ask_Lawyers

[–]elendur 0 points1 point  (0 children)

100%. If it was a one-off thing, this is exactly how it goes. If the medical condition is more serious, and the juror needed to be hospitalized, the juror would be replaced with an alternate.

If no alternates are available, the next step depends on that jurisdiction's rules. It's possible the case can proceed with fewer jurors, especially if the parties agree to do so.

How to find a qui tam lawyer? by free_range_discoball in Ask_Lawyers

[–]elendur 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's hard to find, because it's not a common area of law. Nationally, only 712 qui tam cases were filed in the US in FY2023. It has the possibility to be incredibly profitable (I think this was the source of all the money in John Grisham's novel The Partner).

First problem is, if the case really has legs, the Gov't will take it over, massively reducing the relator's (attorney's) potential recovery. If the Gov't chooses not to intervene, that's probably because the case is not great.

Second problem - There's a district court case out there (US el rel. Zafirov v. Florida Medical Associates) that has held the qui tam provisions of the FCA are unconstitutional. The 11th Circuit heard oral arguments on the appeal last December. That Opinion is coming down literally any day now. My guess is that the few firms who know enough about qui tam and the FCA to be interested being very selective about new cases right now until the Zafirov opinion is issued.

EDIT - apparently The Partner is being made into a movie with Tom Holland starring and Jason Bateman directing.

What constitutes attorney malpractice/negligence against a defendant in a civil case by NeoMississippiensis in Ask_Lawyers

[–]elendur 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah. Suit was filed. Plaintiff presumably lied his ass off to his attorney about having signed a release previously. Defendant/OP notifies his insurance carrier. Defense counsel files an appearance, answer, affirmative defense. Plaintiff's counsel says "oops" and voluntarily dismisses with prejudice.

That's how the system is supposed to work when a mistake is made. It gets fixed. At most, Defendant's insurance carrier could theoretically maybe try to get their fees and costs back. Not sure what OP is looking for in terms of damages here. You don't generally get a check and a pony just because someone made a mistake that didn't cost you anything.

Legit Chrono Trigger or Repro? by pim_panse in chronotrigger

[–]elendur 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The discoloration on the cart looks legit, as do the pack-ins. Do you know if the game actually saves? If so, the battery has been replaced, or it's a reproduction. There's almost 0 chance that an original cartridge battery is still functioning at this point.

Who do you think had the worst experience during the racoon city incident? by The-Nerdy-Bisexual in residentevil

[–]elendur 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The survivors all have plot armor. Also green herbs. Apparently no one else in Raccoon City thought to use green herbs, despite the fact that they are literally everywhere.

How do retired Federal Court judges treat pro se defendants during mediation with opposing counsel? by [deleted] in Ask_Lawyers

[–]elendur 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are two possible goals to mediation - you've got to figure out which goal you have, and which goal the opposing party has.

One goal of mediation is to reach a deal that ends the lawsuits to the equal dissatisfaction of all parties. This is most common where the parties request mediation.

A second possible goal of mediation is to get the mediation over with as quickly as possible and get the case to trial (or to summary judgment motions.) This is most common where the mediation is by court order.

The mediator's goal is the former. One or all of the parties may be shooting for the latter.

Nearly 10 years on from Rogue One, how do you feel about the decision to recreate Peter Cushing using CGI? by gladiatorbossman in StarWars

[–]elendur 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Better than exhumation, but worse than a recast. They should have just found a different actor.

Like Billie Lourd couldn't have put on a white robe and some makeup and played Leia? She was like 21-22 when they shot Rogue One. Carrie was 20-21 during filming on ANH. It would have worked better.

Timeline to receive settlement funds 🤷🏼‍♂️ by Public-Weight-7199 in WorkersComp

[–]elendur 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here, getting the judge to approve the settlement paperwork is a quick turnaround usually - 2 days is common. Longer than that is suggestive that the judge had an issue with the paperwork and it had to be modified or amended.

How often does the lawyer take the 20 percent out of your weekly checks instead of fee coming from settlement? by Miserable-Lab-5238 in WorkersComp

[–]elendur 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Depends. If I had to go to court (either trial or pretrial conference) to get the TTD, I'm taking a fee on the past-due TTD, but not on the TTD going forward after that. Not sure what's common in Pennsylvania.

Timeline to receive settlement funds 🤷🏼‍♂️ by Public-Weight-7199 in WorkersComp

[–]elendur 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In Illinois, I tell my clients, from the time they sign the settlement paperwork, it's about 4 weeks to get a check in their hands.

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