NDA Enforcement After ghostwriter wants credit

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Started by nightshift_29 · Dec 17, 2024 · 1,235 views · 6 replies
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nightshift_29 OP

Looking for advice on a legal issue. Here's what happened.

ghostwriter wants credit. I've been dealing with this for about 12 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

The contract was signed 6 months ago. I have a copy of the original agreement. The total amount in dispute is approximately $28,000.

What are my legal options here? Is it worth pursuing?

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coffee_and_contracts_25

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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smalltownlegal_19

NAL, but from what I've read, you should file a complaint. Of course the details matter a lot here.

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TaxPro_CPA_14

I went through almost the exact same thing.

A lot of people mess up by is having everything documented. I'd recommend keeping a detailed timeline instead.

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new_here_be_gentle_20

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.

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fine_print_reader_9

I went through almost the exact same thing.

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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realtalk_27

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.