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Started by throwaway_employee_NY · Jan 11, 2026 · 1,232 views · 18 replies
For informational purposes only. This is not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction. Consult a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation.
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throwaway_employee_NY OP

Quick background on my situation — any input appreciated.

equity crowdfunding portal comparison. I've been dealing with this for about 4 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

I have already consulted briefly with a lawyer but got conflicting advice.

Do I have a strong case? What should my next steps be?

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throwaway_trader_2024

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.

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EstatePlanner_AZ

Been there. Here's what I learned.

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.

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help_me_freelancer_advice

Have you tried reaching out to your state's legal aid society? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

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seeking_advice_student_TX

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.

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just_curious_worker_NC

Following this thread — I'm in a very similar situation. Would love to hear how it turns out.

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asking_for_friend_tenant_NY

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.

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Mod_TermsLaw Moderator

I've handled similar cases. Here's my take on the legal issues.

Based on what you've described, you likely have a viable claim under the relevant statute. The standard is whether a reasonable person would find the conduct actionable.

You should consult with a local attorney who handles these cases. Many offer free initial consultations.

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frustrated_dev_NY

NAL, but from what I've read, you should send a written demand. That said, definitely get a lawyer to look at the specifics.

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PatentAgent_Boston

I've dealt with this before.

I ended up escalating to a supervisor/manager, which cost about $1-3 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

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anon_homeowner_GA

Have you tried reaching out to your state's attorney general? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

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RetiredLawyer_FL

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

I ended up escalating to a supervisor/manager, which cost about $1-3 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

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SmallBizOwner_NYC

I've dealt with this before.

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is having everything documented. I'd recommend keeping a detailed timeline instead.

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first_time_driver_2023

I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.

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ContractorMike_CA

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

In my case, it took about 1-3 months to resolve. The key was escalating to a supervisor/manager.

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TechStartup_Founder

I've seen this play out several times in my field.

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is escalating to a supervisor/manager. I'd recommend following the formal complaint procedure instead.

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VCAnalyst_SF

Been there. Here's what I learned.

In my case, it took about 1-3 months to resolve. The key was escalating to a supervisor/manager.

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worried_renter_NC

NAL, but from what I've read, you should file a complaint. That said, definitely get a lawyer to look at the specifics.

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AgentBroker_TX

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

In my case, it took about 2-4 months to resolve. The key was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter.

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