Looking for advice on a legal issue. Here's what happened.
software license audit threat. I've been dealing with this for about 12 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.
The contract was signed 21 months ago. I have a copy of the original agreement. The total amount in dispute is approximately $70,000.
Should I hire a lawyer for this or try to handle it myself?
Been there. Here's what I learned.
What worked for me was filing with the appropriate government agency. It took 4-8 months but was worth it.
NAL, but from what I've read, you should document everything. That said, definitely get a lawyer to look at the specifics.
Attorney here. Here's my take on the legal issues.
The legal framework here involves both federal and state law. At the federal level, common law contract principles. Your state may provide additional protections.
You should consult with a local attorney who handles these cases. Many offer free initial consultations.
This happened to me too. Have you tried filing a complaint with the relevant agency? In my case they investigated and it got resolved without needing a lawyer.
I went through almost the exact same thing.
The biggest mistake people make in this situation is hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. I'd recommend being patient with the process instead.
I had a similar issue and ended up consulting with an attorney. It was worth the $200-300 for the initial consultation just to understand my rights.
Just want to point out — the statute of limitations might be a factor here. In some states it's as short as 1-2 years. Don't sit on this too long.
Have you tried reaching out to your state's attorney general? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.
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