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Toupee Groupie posted:but you are not the originator of the story, only referencing part of it. you can get sued for libel/slander/defamation for repeating or (re)publishing what others say btw
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# ? Sep 6, 2022 21:16 |
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You can just say defamation You never have to say libel or slander ever again
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# ? Sep 7, 2022 00:22 |
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euphronius posted:You never have to say libel or slander ever again some lawyers are libel to say just about anything after enough liquor
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# ? Sep 7, 2022 03:11 |
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Does law school include classes on trolling?
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# ? Sep 7, 2022 04:45 |
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If you want to see an epic benchslapping, read this thread on the Musk/Twitter battle in the Delaware Chancery court. https://twitter.com/chancery_daily/status/1567532505506381825
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my legal question is why am I off pace for the year despite working so much that I am practically falling asleep in my office.
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# ? Sep 10, 2022 00:24 |
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DAD LOST MY IPOD posted:my legal question is why am I off pace for the year despite working so much that I am practically falling asleep in my office. Billing efficiency?
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DAD LOST MY IPOD posted:my legal question is why am I off pace for the year despite working so much that I am practically falling asleep in my office. failing to think about the case while pooping, making your pooping billable
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# ? Sep 10, 2022 00:59 |
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My parents in Northern California sold a single-family house they owned, and self-financed the loan. The people who bought it have failed to make payments on the loan for the last few months. They asked a lawyer how to handle it, the lawyer referred them to a loan servicing company. Is that really the best way to deal with it? Is there a particular type of lawyer that would be good to talk to in this situation (they were previously talking to a real estate attorney, so I'm not sure if that's the best or not)?
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# ? Sep 11, 2022 02:37 |
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They did what now ???
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# ? Sep 11, 2022 02:39 |
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Did they do anything to secure the loan, like filing a lien or mortgage or trust deed against the house? Or getting a security agreement? Did they at least make sure the financing agreement was in writing? Did they comply with federal lending laws? Or California ones? Oh jesus this is a glorious clusterfuck.
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# ? Sep 11, 2022 02:49 |
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Arcturas posted:Did they do anything to secure the loan, like filing a lien or mortgage or trust deed against the house? Or getting a security agreement? Did they at least make sure the financing agreement was in writing? Did they comply with federal lending laws? Or California ones? Oh jesus this is a glorious clusterfuck. euphronius posted:They did what now ??? This was all done through a lawyer and a real estate agent and a title company, it was an owner-financed mortgage; everything was above board. I didn't think it was a great idea at the time, but it wasn't my house.
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# ? Sep 11, 2022 02:57 |
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So .. do they still have the title or deed to the house ?
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# ? Sep 11, 2022 03:00 |
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euphronius posted:So .. do they still have the title or deed to the house ? When they were doing this, it was made clear that if they had to foreclose, the house would fully revert to my parents, which is why I didn't object more strenuously. Ham Equity fucked around with this message at 03:07 on Sep 11, 2022 |
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Call more layers . Prepare to write checks to same.
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# ? Sep 11, 2022 03:06 |
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Yeah, if this was properly done then they just need to decide what they want to do-if it’s send nasty grams or foreclose. If it’s foreclose, they should call a lawyer who does foreclosures for bug mortgage companies. Most title companies will know the local law firms that do foreclosure work and can give them a reference.
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Arcturas posted:Yeah, if this was properly done then they just need to decide what they want to do-if it’s send nasty grams or foreclose. If it’s foreclose, they should call a lawyer who does foreclosures for bug mortgage companies. Most title companies will know the local law firms that do foreclosure work and can give them a reference. Please tell me about the bug mortgage companies. Probably the lawyer told them to get a loan servicing company because they would be able to make sure all the proper notices went out at the right times for a lot less money than paying a lawyer to do it. Is it a mortgage, a rent to own, or a contract for deed? That probably matters.
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# ? Sep 11, 2022 04:11 |
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therobit posted:Please tell me about the bug mortgage companies. I'm pretty sure it's just a mortgage; it had a down payment, and they were making monthly payments until they cleared out the debt, at which point they'd get the deed/title. Arcturas posted:Yeah, if this was properly done then they just need to decide what they want to do-if it’s send nasty grams or foreclose. If it’s foreclose, they should call a lawyer who does foreclosures for bug mortgage companies. Most title companies will know the local law firms that do foreclosure work and can give them a reference. I hadn't thought to ask the title companies. Thank you.
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therobit posted:Please tell me about the bug mortgage companies. Mr. Cooper is actually a wasp.
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# ? Sep 11, 2022 05:48 |
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How does a deed/mortgage normally work in California? Is it titled to and the deed held by the bank? Or held by the buyer with a recorded mortgage? Or some other combination of title/deed holder/liens?
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# ? Sep 11, 2022 05:48 |
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Deed of trust is normal in California. Legal title goes to a title company, equitable title goes to the homeowner. Bank can do a nonjudicial foreclosure on default and have the title company sell it.
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# ? Sep 11, 2022 07:05 |
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Arcturas posted:Mr. Cooper is actually a wasp. My mortgage got moved over there and they won’t leave me the gently caress alone. I’ve had it on autopay for like 5 years and I still get constant mail and calls.
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# ? Sep 11, 2022 12:40 |
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Dumb question: is there any difference between an attorney and a lawyer, or is it a historical quirk
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# ? Sep 11, 2022 20:15 |
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Nissin Cup Nudist posted:Dumb question: is there any difference between an attorney and a lawyer, or is it a historical quirk Not in the US.
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# ? Sep 11, 2022 20:21 |
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A lawyer is anyone with a JD An attorney is a licensed lawyer who is allowed to represent people as a attorney-at-law (distinct from an attorney-in-fact) in the local courts Attorney comes from the old Law French which means something like “person assigned or appointed (to represent)”
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# ? Sep 11, 2022 20:24 |
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No one really cares, but my recollection from the last pedantry I heard on this is that lawyers is the universe of people licensed to practice law, and attorneys are the subset of lawyers who offer legal representation to others. So under this definition, say a licensed lawyer who solely does regulatory work for the government might not also be an attorney. Same for someone doing contracts management, doc review, in-house but relying on outside counsel for litigation, etc.
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# ? Sep 11, 2022 20:25 |
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I have a JD, and am pretty sure I am not a lawyer.
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# ? Sep 11, 2022 20:38 |
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For example while president Barack Obama was a lawyer but not an attorney Or for example a legislative aide to a Senator for example is a lawyer but not an attorney Or someone who has been disbarred is still a lawyer but not an attorney
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# ? Sep 11, 2022 20:39 |
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Nissin Cup Nudist posted:Dumb question: is there any difference between an attorney and a lawyer, or is it a historical quirk Yes, but I'm not in the US.
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# ? Sep 11, 2022 20:42 |
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A judge is (usually) a lawyer but never an attorney
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# ? Sep 11, 2022 20:44 |
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euphronius posted:A lawyer is anyone with a JD someone who has not passed the bar but has a JD is not a lawyer and can't hold themselves out as one
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# ? Sep 11, 2022 21:01 |
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They can’t sell themselves as lawyers for consumer protection reasons yes but they are still lawyers . There are tons of lawyers who can not actually practice law in the sense of having clients
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# ? Sep 11, 2022 21:09 |
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For example if I traveled to California , I could not be an attorney there (or as you say sell my services as a lawyer ) but I am still a lawyer
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# ? Sep 11, 2022 21:10 |
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Law professors are another example of people that are lawyers but not attorneys (except for adjunct who may be )
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# ? Sep 11, 2022 21:17 |
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Then there's the blood ritual to sign the satanic contract of course, gotta mention that. It's real spooky. Gotta say "objection" three times in the mirror and stuff. If you don't go through with it though, you get demoted to simple paralegal activity
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# ? Sep 11, 2022 21:25 |
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Are honorary JDs ever handed out?
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# ? Sep 11, 2022 21:59 |
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Nonexistence posted:No one really cares, but my recollection from the last pedantry I heard on this is that lawyers is the universe of people licensed to practice law, and attorneys are the subset of lawyers who offer legal representation to others. So under this definition, say a licensed lawyer who solely does regulatory work for the government might not also be an attorney. Same for someone doing contracts management, doc review, in-house but relying on outside counsel for litigation, etc. This makes sens, thanks Nice piece of fish posted:Yes, but I'm not in the US. huh. What is the difference in whatever country you're in?
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# ? Sep 11, 2022 23:56 |
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Now ask about Esquire, Scrivener, Counselor and Solicitor
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# ? Sep 12, 2022 02:01 |
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I need to know abiut scrivener
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Azuth0667 posted:I need to know abiut scrivener You would prefer not to.
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