It depends on a number of factors. First, we would need to know what the legal entity is - an LLC or Corporation. An s-Corp is a tax designation. You should consult a business lawyer in your area to make sure any transfer is done correctly.

I would want my own agreement with a contractor. You want to be sure you own the IP and that the contractor is not using someone else’s work. There are many considerations that need to be looked at with this type of arrangement. Just a brief look at that link, it looks like optional provisions... View More

This question cannot be answered without seeing what you signed. You should contact a business attorney to review what you signed and advise you of any obligations you agreed to.

It is a great idea to speak with a business lawyer so that all of your relationships and transactions are based on a solid contract.

You will not have an active LLC until the date of filing so you cannot hold yourself out as conducting business under that name until it is active. You will be a sole proprietor until you have an active LLC. I recommend speaking to a business attorney because there is a lot more to starting your... View More

There are a lot of fact specific issues that just be known before answering this question. What type of business entity do you have? Depending on the type of entity, do you have an operating agreement or buy sell agreement in place that specifies the steps needed to be taken for this type of... View More

The type of business entity you choose will be specific to your facts and goals. You should speak to a business attorney to find out which type of entity is right for you.

You can draft the bylaws to provide for both CEO and president to be separate offices in the corporation, but a single individual acting in both capacities. Whether this is a wise decision or not depends on your particular circumstances.

A non compete does not need to list specific competitors. As far as geographic boundaries, the entire agreement would have to be reviewed in order to give an answer. There are also other factors, such as duration, that would need to be reviewed in order to determine the validity of the agreement.... View More

It depends. There are other factors that need to be considered but the statutes presume a reasonable time is 6 months or less. Generally, more than 2 years is considered unreasonable. For provisions between 6 months and 2 years, there is no presumption as to reasonableness and other factors... View More

You can but it would not be recommended. You should form a business entity first so that you have personal liability protection.

To answer your question, an attorney would have to review the noncompete agreement that you signed with your employer.

To ensure optimum protection, you should obtain insurance right after the business is formed.

You will need a business lawyer. Look for one that concentrates in business law so that they will have experience with purchases.

Without seeing the contract, it is hard to answer your question. Generally, if it is not written in the contract, it will not be enforceable. One of the most important purposes of having a written contract is to get all parties to specifically write out exactly what they are agreeing to. You... View More

Copyright protects original works of authorship including "literary, dramatic, musical, artistic, and certain other intellectual works." Copyright exists from the moment the work is created. You will have to register, however, if you wish to bring a lawsuit for infringement of a U.S.... View More

I would need more facts to provide an answer. Is this an asset or stock purchase? Also, there are several types of business entities besides a corporation and this should be discussed with an attorney who knows the facts of your situation. Buying a business is a big deal and you should make sure... View More

It depends on what type of business you are registering. Check out the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations' website.