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    Incorrect Information on D&B Report

    What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Indiana The Dun & Bradstreet report for the business I work for is showing a VERY large amount past due. We have NEVER been past due with anyone for this amount. I would think that if there was something outstanding for tens of thousands of...
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    Who is responsible for making good on employee discount benefit?

    What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Indiana Here is the scenario: A furniture store offers a deep discount on mattresses for their employers. In order to receive a discounted mattress, the employee is to remit payment (in the form of a money order or cashier's check) directly to...
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    Legal to charge a percentage fee for using credit card?

    What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Indiana My company used a credit card to pay for an item shipping from CA, and a 4% fee was added on as a "credit card charge" for using the card. Is this something they can legally do? I've read some conflicting information on this topic.
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    Small business - how to pursue collection action?

    What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? IN I work for a small business (we will call it "ABC") that fortunately does not have to deal with debt collection very often, so this is new territory for us. We are partnered with a company ("XYZ") in another part of the state. A salesman with...
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    Confused...what do you think of this?

    What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Indiana I had some minor surgery back in April, and it took my insurance months to figure out what they were paying. I got so much information from doctors and the insurance company at the time that I kind of lost track of what I did and didn't...
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    Just starting to find out info - will you please help?

    What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Indiana I will be perfectly honest, I know nothing about adoption. I have always heard it can take forever and be very financially draining, but that is all second-hand information. I cannot have a child of my own, so I have been giving adoption...
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    Stepchildren on insurance?

    What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Indiana My husband recently started a new job, and he has been court-ordered to carry insurance for his 2 children with his ex. Right now, we are on COBRA through his former employer. His new employer will provide free insurance to only him...
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    Filing Fee for Child Support Modification?

    What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Indiana Does anyone know if there is a filing fee associated with filing a petition for modification of child support? I cannot find this information on my state or county website. Thanks in advance.
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    Vacation Payout Upon Layoff

    What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Indiana I am asking this question for verification only, as I believe I already know the answer. Indiana does not have a law requiring employers to pay vacation earned upon laying off an employee, correct? My husband was recently laid off...
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    Child Support Modification After a Layoff

    What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Indiana My husband was laid off earlier this week, and the mother of his 2 children suggested that he try to have his child support lowered while he is looking for a new job. It's time to have it recalculated anyway, so this is a good...
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    Dog Hit and Run

    What is the name of your state? Indiana Yesterday, a pack of 200+ motorcycles that were on a group-organized ride sped down my street. It was unusual enough just to have this many motorcycles in a rural area. When my dog went to check out the commotion (while he was still in the yard, at...

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