Category: Legal advice

How to Get a Personal Loan Repaid from a Friend or Family Member

Posted on January 5, 2021 by

If you have loaned money to a friend, family member, or acquaintance and they haven’t paid you back, you’re not alone. Many people generously offer financial assistance to someone close to them, trusting that they will eventually be paid back, but then unexpectedly encounter difficulty when the loan comes due.  Collecting money from someone you know can be a delicate situation. There are unique considerations involved when a personal loan involves someone (and mutual acquaintances) that are part of your life. You certainly want to collect what you’re owed, but you want to limit any hard feelings and lingering resentment. … ( Read Full Article… )

How to Send a Letter Notifying Your Intent to Sue

Posted on December 8, 2020 by

If you’re having a feud with someone and you’re reaching the end of your patience, you may be considering filing a lawsuit. Whether it’s to get your money back, put an end to a neighbor’s disturbances or settle a landlord/tenant issue, lawsuits should always be a measure of last resort. Lawsuits are expensive, unpredictable, and consume a great deal of energy and attention.  Before resorting to the court system, it’s a good idea to first send a letter of intent to sue, also sometimes known as a demand letter, to the other side. A pre-suit letter can put the party… ( Read Full Article… )

How to Collect Overdue Payments for Freelancers and Independent Contractors

Posted on November 13, 2020 by

Almost every freelancer, independent contractor, or novice entrepreneur will experience, at some point, the frustration of attempting to collect payment from a client. You’ve upheld your end of the bargain and finished everything you were asked to do… and suddenly, the client has effectively ghosted you.  How do you request payments from clients for projects or services that have been completed? How should you manage your relationship with the client in these situations? What can you do to protect yourself ahead of time? Do you need a demand letter? At what point should a lawyer get involved?  In this article,… ( Read Full Article… )

How to Send a Demand Letter for Unpaid Wages

Posted on October 26, 2020 by

Does your current or former employer owe you money because they failed to pay you for hours worked? According to some researchers, it is estimated that employees are not paid at least $19 billion every year in overtime. Approximately $40-60 billion is lost annually when we consider all forms of wage theft. This enormous discrepancy is largely due to three major factors: employees are not always aware of their employment rights, sometimes employees are not aware they are owed wages, and employers are sometimes not strictly monitored because government agencies do not have the resources to audit every business.  In… ( Read Full Article… )

How to Use a Cease & Desist Letter to Stop Copyright Infringement

Posted on October 19, 2020 by

In this article, we will explore what it means to have a copyright and how you can protect your original work from copycats with a cease and desist letter. For a low flat rate, Demand Letters can connect you to an attorney that can draft and send a cease and desist to protect your intellectual property interests, with no hidden charges or retainers.  What is Copyright?  Perhaps you have seen the © symbol across different mediums—books, films, even artwork. That symbol designates copyright. Legally, a copyright is a form of intellectual property (IP) law that protects original works of authorship…. ( Read Full Article… )

Using a Cease and Desist Letter to Stop Harassment From a Neighbor

Posted on October 12, 2020 by

Sometimes living next door to an annoying resident can make the old adage “love thy neighbor” tough to live by. While we all want to live in peace with our neighbors, there are times when it is necessary to confront them about their behavior. Complaints between neighbors commonly involve loud noises, construction, threatening behavior, smells, pets, loud music, cleanliness, encroaching over property lines, or pests. With more people than ever staying at home all day to work or attend school remotely, the persistent sound of music, footsteps, or pets can result in potentially greater tension between neighbors.  In this article,… ( Read Full Article… )

Do I Need a Lawyer to Send a Cease and Desist Letter?

Posted on October 5, 2020 by

A cease and desist letter can be sent when you want a person or organization to stop engaging in actions that are harming you. A cease and desist letter notifies the recipient that they are causing you harm, harassing you, or infringing your rights and formally demands they stop their conduct.  A common question that comes up with cease and desist letters is whether a lawyer is required to send one. The answer is no, a cease and desist letter does not need to be sent by a lawyer, but for reasons we will explain, using a lawyer is highly… ( Read Full Article… )

Sending a Cease and Desist Letter to Stop Defamation on Social Media

Posted on September 11, 2020 by

If someone has posted content on social media that is damaging to your character and causes reputational harm, you may be feeling vulnerable and helpless. Social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Linkedin, and Reddit allow anyone to instantly post messages that can be seen by all of your friends, family, and co-workers, along with millions of strangers.  This democratization of mass communication certainly has its benefits, but it can also unfairly torment victims of online defamation, bullying, and other abuse. Someone with a personal vendetta against you may have tweeted a false story about you, written a scathing review… ( Read Full Article… )

How to Get Your Security Deposit Back From a Landlord

Posted on August 29, 2020 by

Tenants after vacating a rented home are understandably eager to get their security deposit back. A rental security deposit can be a significant amount, generally one to three month’s rent, so any potential deductions and delays are cause for concern.   Unfortunately, some landlords will drag their feet when it comes to returning a security deposit. Or they may try to hold part of the money back by deducting for questionable expenses from the deposit amount. In this article, we’ll explore what your rights are and how you can have a lawyer send a demand letter for the return of your… ( Read Full Article… )

What to Do If an Ex-Employee Is Violating a Non-Compete

Posted on August 18, 2020 by

As a business owner, if you have discovered that an ex-employee has violated the terms of their non-compete agreement, this article will explain how Demand Letters can help you send a cease and desist letter to protect your interests.  Many employers require employees to agree to various restrictive covenants to protect their companies from the leakage of sensitive business information and the theft of intellectual property and to prevent unfair advantages for their competitors. A non-compete clause restricts employees from starting or joining a competing business. Employers desire non-compete agreements because they want to invest in their employees through training… ( Read Full Article… )

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