Short answer: Probably not. The By-laws of the Company will determine if what took place properly meets the required corporate formalities. That being said, most By-laws state that a Director quorum takes place if the majority of directors are present, after being properly notified that a Board... View More

Of course you sue this unlicensed plumber. You can sue him for: damages to your property, not fulfilling his contractual obligations, unjust enrichment, and fraud (based on how he mislead you). He is also responsible for the fees you had to pay another plumber to complete the work he did not... View More

A dispute term would be words, like "conflict" or "controversy." A dispute clause would be a lengthy explanation of how the two entities would agree to settle a dispute, should a dispute arise.

In reading what you provided, it appears they want language from you,... View More

Sounds that you actually answered your own question. If the pet was stolen, the people who stole the pet did not have legal custody of the pet. It was a stolen pet, owned by your family. You family is rightful owner of the pet, and your family has custody of the pet. If you haven 't done... View More

Copyright protects original works of authorship, whereas a trademark protects words, phrases, symbols, or designs identifying the source of the goods or services of one party and distinguishing them from those of others.

If you haven't done so, you should register your copyright with... View More

All of your personal and real property, and your instructions, who and how the property is to be distributed to your heirs.

It is for this reason, you should find a local attorney who can help you properly prepare your final will and testament.

The first step is to have a serious talk with the family member, i.e., either pay rent or move out. If that fails,

the next step is to give them an ultimatum. Give them a specific deadline and state that they have to be completely moved out by then. You can offer to assist them in... View More

There are many side effects to Zoloft, and I am believe depression may be one of the side effects. However, shoplifting is a not a side effect Zoloft. It might help provide an explanation; however, it does not negate the shoplifting charge. You should find a local attorney in your area to help... View More

First, you cannot "press charges," only the local prosecutor can "press charges." You do have a civil case of "conversion" against the dogs. However, that is not going to help you very much. There is no question that you are upset; however, you have few legal... View More

Most likely GTR/E, can be either the Grantor or Grantee, based on whether or not is was the seller or buyer. The grantor is the person/entity who grants (sells) their property to another. The Grantee is the person acquiring (buying) the property. This is just an abbreviation to designate who... View More

Homeowner’s insurance might provide insurance coverage for these injuries. However, not all boat owners have boating insurance coverage through their homeowner’s policy. Your might or might not be able to file a claim against your own homeowner’s insurance for this type of injury. The next... View More

Generally speaking, a state prosecutor can not prosecute a federal case. State prosecutors prosecute state crimes. However, there are many federal laws that have state counter parts which can also be prosecuted at the state level.

That being said, in very rare cases, a state prosecutor... View More

As you are aware, Beta testing is just a test to ensure software meets functional expectations. With regards to your question, if you want to protect your beta testing with others, you should have them sign either a:

1) Non Disclosure Agreement. This is a fairly standard business... View More

If your disability causes you to have less money than you made in the past, your child support payments may become financially impossible. This does not relieve you automatically from making child support payments. You are still obligated. However, you can request that your child support... View More

Good question: Whether the tenant moved in and never signed a lease, or if they once had a lease and the lease ended, but they continued to rent on a month-to-month basis, Illinois state law requires they give the landlord written notice before they move out. If the tenant pays rent once a week,... View More

The short answer is: No. However, if he gave his family permission to sell his personal property, they needed money to pay his legal fees, or if he abandoned his personal property, that would be a different story.

If the encroachment was not on your title policy that you received on or before closing, the title company is liable. Before you do anything, check to see if it was disclosed in the title report. Further, you could have a claim against your seller if the encroachment is not a permitted exception.... View More

The fact that the summer has passed, and the permit expired, unless your contract with the contractor stipulates otherwise, "yes" you can sue.

Before you sue, you should probably do the following:

Send the contractor a certified letter acknowledging the breach of contract,... View More

You need to know that Illinois is an "equitable distribution" state when it comes to divorce. The marital property shall be divided in an equitable fashion. Equitable does not mean equal, but rather what is fair.

If the parties cannot otherwise agree on a divorce settlement,... View More

It is a difficult to understand the fine line between legitimate corporal punishment (that is, physically disciplining a child using a hand or foot, switch, belt, or 6 x 3 paddle) and child abuse. Illinois Compiled Statute 325 ILCS 5/3 defines an abused child as one who has had “excessive... View More