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2 Answers | Asked in Employment Law, Immigration Law, Business Formation and Business Law for Idaho on
Q: Can I work for my company from a different state if it's incorporated in Delaware?

I live in Idaho, under a STEM OPT and I am incorporating an LLC (with a board to show employee-employer relationship). However, my company will be incorporated in Delaware as it's tech based.

Can I operate in Idaho if my company is registered in Delaware, and to which state will my... View More

Robert Alex Fleming
Robert Alex Fleming
answered on Jan 5, 2024

Generally, the location of your company's registration does not restrict where it can operate. You would have to register the Delaware company in Idaho.This acknowledges that your business, originally formed in Delaware, will be conducting business in Idaho. It's a common procedure for... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Landlord - Tenant for Virginia on
Q: Mh roommates rental lease doesn’t say I can’t sublease and they never answered my call on it when I asked them twice.

If they’re not answering can I just sublease my part of the lease?

Robert Alex Fleming
Robert Alex Fleming
answered on Jan 5, 2024

It is my understanding that in Virginia, the right to sublease is not automatically granted to tenants. Whether or not a tenant is allowed to sublet depends on the terms of their lease. For a comprehensive understanding and legal interpretation of these provisions, it is advisable to consult with... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Real Estate Law on
Q: In Puerto Rico, what’s the process of returning an apartment deposit (“fianza”) and, if necessary, deducting from it?

Can I realtor keep the deposit without notifying the tenant? for how long can the realtor/landlord keep the deposit? Does the realtor need to explicitly type how the deposit will be used? Can the tenant counter offer these expenses? For example, if I know a “cheaper”, but just as good place to... View More

Robert Alex Fleming
Robert Alex Fleming
answered on Jan 5, 2024

Request a copy of the lease agreement from the realtor and carefully review the sections pertaining to deposits and their return. Ensure that any conditions under which the realtor intends to retain the deposit are clearly stated in the lease or in a related addendum. This should include specific... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Contracts and Landlord - Tenant for Utah on
Q: Is an addendum a form of a lease?

A non-resident rents a garage and signed an addendum , then the apartment wants to raise the fee 100%.

Robert Alex Fleming
Robert Alex Fleming
answered on Jan 5, 2024

In general terms an addendum in a contract is a document that is added to an existing contract to modify, clarify, or add to its terms and conditions. It's generally a legally binding amendment used to make changes to the original contract after it has been signed and must be agreed upon by... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Employment Law and Mergers & Acquisitions for Oregon on
Q: Corporate acquisitions - Is the acquirer bound to uphold hiring contracts established by the acquiree?

Oct 2022, as part of accepting a job with Company A, I signed a job offer that dictated annual salary of $128k and a bonus of 5-10% dependent on performance. May 2023, Company A was acquired by Company B. Oct 2023, annual review went very well, but I was informed by my direct manager that Company B... View More

Robert Alex Fleming
Robert Alex Fleming
answered on Jan 5, 2024

In a corporate acquisition, the acquirer typically conducts due dilligence to review the existing employment contracts of the acquiree. The approach depends on the type of acquisition. In an asset purchase, the acquirer can select which contracts to assume, including their terms. Conversely, in a... View More

3 Answers | Asked in Intellectual Property and Trademark for Wisconsin on
Q: Can you claim you were formerly an entity if you don’t own the name?

My question is in regards to advertising. The opposite entity has retained the legal copyright to the former business name. I as the new company want to advertise myself as “Formerly the other company” but the opposing party is claiming I can’t use their name in any way. Would I be liable if... View More

Robert Alex Fleming
Robert Alex Fleming
answered on Oct 9, 2023

The question seems to revolve around trademark rights rather than copyright. To provide a more precise answer, it's crucial to have a clear understanding of the specific name you are attempting to claim and the details of the registered trademark that is raising concerns. Additionally,... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts for California on
Q: Do you need to put your full legal name on contracts such as non disclosures?
Robert Alex Fleming
Robert Alex Fleming
answered on Apr 22, 2021

You need to identify the person who is entering into a contract so when a problem arises, there is no doubt as to who agreed to what in the document. So make sure that whether including a second name, initial or neither, the name identifies you properly, as a party to the agreement.

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