There are a number of ways to discourage it, but there is no absolute way to stop someone for challenging a Will for undue influence. I would be happy to discuss various strategies you can use depending upon the assets you own and who you are trying to disinherit. However, MA gives spouses a... View More

It will depend upon the terms of the Merger and what position and authority you keep.

if you use the stickers you are infringing on another company's trademark. The speakers may also violate someone's patent but you can assume not for the moment. if you want to sell them then use the name of mfg or create your own brand.

If you go to the Trademark Office and look up the mark, assuming it is registered at the USPTO, it will state who the owner of the mark is and you can write to them.

There are lots of reasons for a merger: sale and someone wants to retire, one company wants to grow by acquisition, the concept of synergy- two companies merge to become more efficient and better able to compete with larger competitors; one company has a technology or customer base another one... View More

Probably not unless you want to argue it was fraud in the inducement and seek to rescind the merger.

You need to contact the NY bar association to determine if you qualify to take the NY Bar Examination. Unlike the UK, each state in the USA licenses its attorneys. I would suggest you contact a bar review course in the USA as US civil procedure is far different than UK or EU law. You would also... View More

A EU company depending upon the jurisdiction it is incorporated can loan money to a US corporation. The Amount of money that is required to be withheld will depend upon the tax treaty as well as the amount of tax it is required to pay to the US. The foreign entity will need to apply for and... View More

It is not legal to use someone else's logo for a money making promotion without their consent except under unique circumstances. You need to meet with an attorney who handles trademark issues regularly. Likewise the use of someone's logo even in non-money making circumstances is limited.... View More

Under the Letter of Intent does it state what states law and jurisdiction shall apply? if it says FL then you must file in FL. If it is silent, then the issue is do you fulfill the long-arm statute for NY. If you file in New York and the Court decides it does not have jurisdiction you will have... View More

If you work over 40 hours a week for the same employer then you should get overtime. The calculation of the overtime may bit a more complex than the usual manner. While MA exempts tipped employees from overtime pay, the federal law does not. Therefore, you should be paid overtime at least based... View More

If you mean to have someone buy your business in total from you, the choice of entity is not that important since the Buyer is going to want to do an asset purchase. If you are talking about an investor buying into your business that is different and it will depend on both the kind and size of the... View More

Massachusetts requires two witnesses or a notary. Most attorneys do both and have the notary certify the witnesses and the Testator signed the Will.

Yes. Before you give them any information you should have them sign a NDA and even then limit the information until at least an offer subject to due diligence is made.

Given your goal each chapter would have to register in its own state and they would apply for a 501 (c)(3) as an affiliate or related entity to the parent group. You need a good local business attorney to assist you.

It is completely dependent on the type of business you are selling. If you are selling a seasonal business like one dependent on beach or summer vacation traffic, then before the season starts. Ultimately a well educated buyer is going to evaluate the business on its last 3-5 years of operations... View More

The advantage of an asset sale to the Buyer is that the Buyer can avoid undertaking any unwanted liabilities of the Seller. The advantage of a stock sale to the Seller is that he can avoid any depreciation recapture from the sale of equipment. However, if done properly the asset sale can work as... View More

It depends on how the larger company acquires your company. If it purchases its assets only, it is likely that it can all the benefits and will offer all or less than all current employees whatever benefits it currently offers its other employees. If it buys the company's stock, unless it is... View More

More information is needed, but if you are an employee and not a consultant, the Employer has to pay you. If you are a consultant more information is needed as to penalty clauses et cetera.

You have every right to file a criminal complaint.