Questions for lawyers Found 300

My business partner and I agreed verbally, before we even registered the company, on how profits would be split and who would handle which responsibilities. We never put it in writing. Now that the company has grown, he’s disputing what we originally agreed. Does a verbal agreement like this actually count for anything?

I applied for an internal promotion at my workplace in Malta and was clearly the most qualified internal candidate, but shortly after telling my manager I was pregnant, I was told the position went to someone else with less experience. Nobody said pregnancy was the reason, but the timing feels very suspicious. What are my options?

I’m considering renting out a property I own in Malta on a short-term basis to tourists, similar to a holiday let arrangement, rather than a standard long-term residential lease. I want to understand whether this actually requires any specific licensing beyond simply owning the property.

I placed one order on a Maltese online shop and my bank statement shows I was charged twice for the exact same amount on the same day. I only received one item. Customer service keeps saying they will ‘look into it’ but three weeks have passed with no refund.

My employer has submitted a Single Permit application on my behalf so I can move to Malta for work, but I have no clear idea how long I should realistically expect this to take. I need to plan my move and I don’t want to give notice at my current job too early or too late.

I ordered a laptop from an online store based in Malta and when the box arrived the casing was cracked along one corner. The seller is now claiming it must have happened during shipping and is refusing to replace it or refund me. I still have the original packaging and photos I took right after opening the box. What are my options here?

Someone filed a police report against me in Malta over what I believe was a minor personal dispute, but they’ve now told me directly they want to withdraw the complaint and don’t want to pursue it further. Does that automatically mean the whole matter goes away?

I’ve been feeling unsafe walking home late at night in Malta and I’m considering carrying a small can of pepper spray for personal protection. I want to make sure I’m not accidentally breaking the law by doing this before I actually buy one.

I’m in a business disagreement with a former partner in Malta and a mutual acquaintance suggested we try mediation, while my lawyer mentioned arbitration might also be an option under our agreement. I don’t fully understand the practical difference between the two processes.

I’m a non-EU national and I’ve just received a job offer from a company in Malta. I was planning to start the residence and work permit application process myself before I even move, but I’ve heard this might not actually be how it works. Who is actually responsible for submitting this application?