answered on Jun 12, 2023
A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. The most direct way is to ask for it. The reason you're posting your question here might be because you might have doubts with that approach. Another option, if you are not able to resolve the matter amicably, is... View More 
I came to a partnership with someone 50/50. However, before my shares became vested (at a one year mark) I was fired and my partner indicated that he was voiding the agreement. Nonetheless, he is keeping the software and all the work that I put in. My question is whether if I have any right to... View More
answered on Jun 12, 2023
Your rights and obligations will depend heavily on the wording of the partnership agreement, along with any other written communications discussing the agreement since you say the agreement itself is vague. You should schedule a consultation with a business litigation attorney in or near the... View More
answered on Jun 5, 2023
Yes. Being the sole member manager of a Wyoming LLC does not automatically preclude you from working for another LLC as a remote employee. Many people have their own LLCs for side gigs while working a full- or part-time job for another company.
Just remember to register your Wyoming LLC... View More
We are a small business that rents ($700-$8,000) instruments nation wide. We have delinquent accounts that we have not been able to recover the money or the instrument. I would like to sight a legal statute in our delinquency letters. I would also like to be able to use legal recourse when I can.
answered on Mar 30, 2023
While I know of no law that specifically covers “interstate” theft of service, section 31.02 of the Texas Penal Code clearly covers your situation.
It is fairly complex when it comes to a person not returning rented items. There are somewhat different provisions if it was a... View More
Liberty Utilities fails to provide any notices within a 24 hour time of notice when they appear to vacate property without any such work. This company has continued to breach our agreement concerning no kind of notices within a 24 hour period before coming on the property. They refused to make... View More
answered on Mar 8, 2023
I assume that since you reference a utility company that the agreement you have with them is an easement. It's unusual for a utility easement to require advance notice to the land owner to come on vacant land to do work, and especially if the utility believes the work may be needed for a... View More
We pay a membership to the gym and can't use it. The bar has an outdoor area specifically designed for recreation, but is technically 21 and up.
answered on Feb 17, 2023
That’s a very interesting question. You may have to file a lawsuit to find out. A jury probably won’t have any sympathy for a mother who wants to bring a breastfeeding infant to a bar, but it’s probably a question of law for the court to decide.
The breastfeeding statute you cite... View More
We pay a membership to the gym and can't use it. The bar has an outdoor area specifically designed for recreation, but is technically 21 and up.
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answered on Mar 2, 2023
It is possible that a business such as a gym or bar may have policies in place that restrict the presence of infants or young children due to safety concerns or other reasons. However, it is important to check with the specific business to understand their policies and any relevant laws or... View More
I contracted a solar panel company back in August 2022. They finally installed the solar panels in November 2022, but they are not working as they promised nor has the company done anything to help me fix the problem. Apparently there’s something wrong with a faulty switch but it’s been four... View More
answered on Feb 12, 2023
Typically, solar panels are sold to homeowners just like other products. The retailer delivers and installs the panels, and the homeowner pays the price agreed.
Often, homeowners choose to finance their purchase through a third party financing company. The finance company is not... View More
I filed my taxes with Turbo Tax last year and their third party vendor hasn’t delivered my tax refund and is saying they need to deduct fees for delivery. Im asking for a receipt for the fees and they are refusing.
answered on Feb 1, 2023
This sound suspicious.
Even when you use TurboTax to file your federal income tax return, the IRS directly sends your tax return to you. You can request it direct deposit it into your bank account or mail you a check.
I know of no third party vendor ever involved in this process.
The MT was accused of inappropriately touching a customer. The MT, the LLC, and owner are all being sued due to the accusations and not having a valid license while working (it had expired but he put in the paperwork for a new license prior to this happening, it just wasn’t approved yet.) Can me,... View More
answered on Jan 26, 2023
If your asset purchase is handled properly, you as the buyer will have no liability from the lawsuit as described.
Obviously, anyone purchasing a business will have an attorney knowledgeable about such transactions preparing and reviewing the paperwork associated with the purchase.... View More
I canceled 3 orders from a hardware store, yet they have still been delivered. These were canceled in store by the manager. I was advised by the employee, if the order does come, accept it and dont say anything. The total of the items is over 18k. What do I do? Will i be charged for these items... View More
answered on Jan 2, 2023
No, you don’t have to pay for them.
No, you can’t keep them.
Notify the store that they were delivered anyway despite your cancellation of the order and arrange a time for them to come pick them up.
I am hiring a subcontractor - They do not have workers comp. Can I have them sign a release of liability?
answered on Jan 2, 2023
Yes, the TWCC has a specific form especially designed for this purpose.
I'm looking to sell some stuff online at my store and it came to my mind some funny keychains with some celebrities images on it and just wondering about laws, copyright and I'm pretty sure I can't do that but doing some research like Etsy, Ebay and other e-commerce stores selling... View More
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answered on Dec 17, 2022
Though keychains featuring celebrities may be fun to collect, it is important to remember that it is not legal to sell these items without permission from the celebrity or their representatives. Doing so can infringe on copyright, trademark and right of publicity protections that are granted to... View More
I have an LLC registered as partnership. Do I need to run payroll to pay the members? How to claim business expenses? Can I write off business car purchase as an expense?
answered on Dec 15, 2022
Yes, as long as the vehicle is used for business purposes. It is highly advisable that title is taken in the name of the LLC and is covered by a commercial motor vehicle liability insurance policy rather than a personal one
answered on Dec 10, 2022
Whether a member can live in an asset owned by the LLC rent free depends on what the company agreement says.
If the membership interests in the LLC are community property, the divorce court can effectively change the ownership percentage by awarding one spouse’s interest to the other.
answered on Dec 19, 2022
If your a divorcing, but you are not divorced, reference the operating agreement. Additionally, determine what the cost to the business is of having one of the owners live in the "entity asset." I assume it is a residential or commercial property.
There may be a solution outside... View More
I'm an investor with 14 years experience. My friends and family all want my help because I've made excellent returns but it is my understanding that I can't help them, because I'm not a financial advisor, and they could sue me if they lost money (is that even true?). So I want... View More
answered on Dec 3, 2022
Forming a brokerage firm like this and creating a bond to offer to members of the public is a relatively complex endeavor.
You need to contact a business formation attorney who handles SEC regulated securities firms to avoid potential criminal legal problems
Wondering if a business sale contract gives similar protection benefits to something like a mechanic's lien - where the debt can be secured with property or other collateral.
answered on Nov 23, 2022
The sale of a business can be collateralized just like other transactions. As long as real estate securing the transaction is not a homestead, real estate can secure the transaction. This is commonly done with a deed of trust.
Perfecting a security interest has different requirements... View More
My partner and I share 50/50 of a business we just started. We are mere weeks away from our first sale and now his wife wants 4% ownership of the company, which they both expect me to give up 2% to her because she came up with the idea. In the beginning she said she didn't want to be an owner,... View More
answered on Feb 19, 2024
A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. But this may be a difficult question for any attorney to answer in the brief format of this Q & A forum. If you reached out to attorneys, it's likely that instead of a quick yes or no answer, law firms would... View More
answered on Feb 16, 2024
It is highly unlikely any such lawsuit would be successful.
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