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0 pointsjamesaguilar11y ago0 comments

Is there any value whatsoever added by questioning OP's version of events? It's not like we are liable to ever hear from OP or the company that supposedly wrong him. So, just go with it, there's no benefit to doing otherwise.

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7Figures2Commas11y ago

Go with what? The OP came to HN asking legal questions. Non-attorneys on HN have no business speculating and trying to provide legal advice to the OP. Attorneys on HN may not be licensed in the OP's jurisdiction, may not be engaged in the relevant practice areas and have obviously not been retained by the OP. They, therefore, cannot provide the OP with the type of guidance the OP would receive from an attorney with whom he has established an attorney-client relationship.

If the OP had posted "Ask HN: I think I just had a heart attack", I would hope that most of the folks here would be responsible enough to suggest that the OP go to the nearest ER or call 911 right away instead of playing the online differential diagnosis game. But legal issues that could have a material impact on someone's career and finances? Speculate away!

For heaven's sake, the most upvoted comment here, which starts with the only correct response ("find an attorney"), goes on to suggest that the OP find any attorney ("basically any will do"). Really.

I hope you see the problem now.

jamesaguilarOP11y ago

Nope, still don't. People speculate about the domains of other professions constantly. It's just part of how people are wired.

OP got the advice he needed. A lawyer will correct misconceptions developed here, such as they are. And in the mean time, we will in all likelihood continue to feel free to jaw about what might happen.