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What to Know Before Signing a Home Improvement Contract - dated: August 7, 2004 - author: Susan Chana Lask, Esq. - It is important to be a very careful consumer when it comes to home improvement contractors. For instance, I had a case where my client, an elderly and blind woman, signed a contract and paid $30,000.00 to a home improvement company that disappeared with all of her money! Unfortunately, the company was a scam operation, my client lost her life's savings click here for full text.
Stop Collection Agency Harassment - dated: August 7, 2004 - author: Susan Chana Lask, Esq. - Owing a debt does not automatically subject you to harrassing, threatening and other inappropriate collection agency behavior. Some collection agencies go too far with what I call "renegade collectors" they will repeatedly call you at your home and/or business, threaten to send a marshall over to serve you with lawsuit papers or send intimidating letters, appearing to come from an attorney or law firm, stating that you will lose your car, wages and other property click here for full text.
Protect Your Job & Wages - dated: August 7, 2004 - author: Susan Chana Lask, Esq. - When people call me about employment issues they don't realize one important law- in almost every state you are terminable at will. That means that your employer can fire you anytime and for no reason at all. click here for full text.
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Filing a Simple Bankruptcy - dated: August 7, 2004 - author: Susan Chana Lask, Esq. - We all know times are tough and, for some of us, bills are getting harder to pay each month. If the debts you owe are more than what you can afford, you should read on. Filing a bankruptcy can be the answer to your problems. click here for full text.
Pleas & Court Appearances in New York Criminal Courts - dated: October 4, 2004 - author: Susan Chana Lask, Esq. - At arraignment, the District Attorney may offer a plea to a lesser charge than what you were arrested for originally. Pleas are offered to unburden an extremely congested criminal court calendar, as well as to get rid of lesser criminal cases so the District Attorney can rightfully concentrate on the more serious crimes. click here for full text.
How to Talk to the Police if Your Suspected of a Crime - dated: October 4, 2004 - author: Susan Chana Lask, Esq. - If you’re suspected of a crime, the police can come to your house or work or find you on the street to talk to you. Usually it will be a detective in plain clothes in an unmarked car who will want to talk to you. You might find a card from the detective under your door, or a message on your phone from him asking you to call. click here for full text.
Arraignment in New York Criminal Courts - dated: October 4, 2004 - author: Susan Chana Lask, Esq. - The “arraignment” process involves: Being brought before a Judge in the courtroom, Receiving the “ criminal complaint” with the crimes charged and the factual basis to each charge, The District Attorney requesting bail or releasing you on your own recognizance click here for full text.
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