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to be written into the acquisition paperwork?
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answered on Nov 27, 2017
There are many such instances. In some cases, the acquirer will not even buy the company unless the founder stays. Merely writing it into the paperwork does not mean that you will achieve your objectives. You need to have a detailed understanding with the acquirer. Just saying "running the... View More 
I invested £196k into a business that I have set up in the USA. I have recently opened a US bank account for the business. All of the transactions were made from a UK account. I need to include the money spent on items as Capital of the company. How do I include this in my operating agreement as I... View More
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answered on Nov 22, 2017
This really does NOT look like a do-it-yourself project. You are talking about £196K. Many businesses would find it prudent to consult an attorney.
Withdrawing the question, since I "can't solicit an attorney here." Thank you.
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answered on Nov 22, 2017
We cannot solicit here, but you can look attorneys up in the Justia Directory.
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I'll be using photos and audio clips from the internet. I don't want to go through the hassle of trying to get permission if I don't have to but I don't want to get sued. The app will be free and make money from ad revenue. I'm worried that using someones likeness makes... View More
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answered on Nov 16, 2017
If you choose the correct celebrity you can expect to be sued. California gives celebrities a "right of privacy." The law generally does not allow violation of rights just because the violator not want the "hassle" of obeying the rules.
I worked with a business as a consultant, so the applicant said it was fine for me to sign the lease on her behalf, since I was an authorized representative of her business. She wasn’t available to sign. She applied for the lease in her and her business’ name. Now she’s gone, closed down her... View More
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answered on Nov 14, 2017
I do not know what thoughts are in the leasing company's head. However, they might feel that you signed the contract so you are a party to it and you are liable. As a practical matter, it looks like you have been left holding the bag. You appear to be the only target that is available to them.... View More
an employee is willing to give it to me
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answered on Nov 1, 2017
This sort of thing can lead to expensive consequences. Many questions need to be looked at. How did the employee get the data? Is the other company a competitor? What do you want to do with the data? The situation should be reviewed by an attorney in order to evaluate your options.
when i started my office, I used one of the employee of that offce to work for me, but we never had signed any full time or part time contract. she started charge me full time me as well. she is getting paid full time by other pediatirtion and although her focus is her, still keep charging me full... View More
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answered on Oct 24, 2017
It would be necessary to see any agreement you did or did not write. It would also be necessary to see her time sheets. Are you a pediatrician? Even if English is not their first language, people know how to spell their job titles.
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answered on Oct 23, 2017
This requires legal judgment and a fair amount of time. It is not the sort of question for which a free, crowd-sourced answer should be expected.
I have some software concepts, and designs, which I am in the process of patenting/copyrighting. Need an agreement so I can share these ideas with others. How do I draft a non compete, non disclosure agreement. I am in California, and would need to discuss the concept with many individual spread... View More
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answered on Oct 23, 2017
Your question indicates that you may not be familiar with the intricacies of what you want to achieve. I have seen many agreements that have been cobbled together by inventors themselves. If the agreements protect the inventor's interest, it is only by accident. Non-competition in California... View More
is it better to have both names in company or just 1 of us? Our company would be producing shoes using a third party outside USA and selling them outside USA. Do we (or I) need sellers certificate? If only I start the company should we do LLC, C or S corp? would all the business income be taxed... View More
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answered on Oct 20, 2017
An S-corporation is not available for non-US citizens. The other details need to be discussed with an attorney. The information above is sketchy.
Company claims over 1 billion dollars in sales last year. Many artists have had their work taken from the internet and used without permission or compensation. Upon being informed, many are opting not to pursue it because they are small artists or even students without means to hire counsel.... View More
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answered on Oct 20, 2017
Many cases like this are not feasible. However, with more information, potential approaches could be evaluated. Many California attorneys, myself included, give free initial consultations.
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answered on Oct 6, 2017
This is America. People can sue for pretty much anything. Do you feel you would accomplish anything by suing? It could be difficult to prove any damages. Would you consider asking them to give you a free visit to make up for your trouble?
I signed a non-compete agreement with my current employer at the time of hiring and I am wondering how or if this will affect my new company in the following areas:
(1) Can I obtain my operators license and immediately "take" my existing customer base with me to my new company?... View More
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answered on Oct 5, 2017
California does not view non-compete clauses favorably. However, the California Supreme Court will enforce non-competition where the former employee is using proprietary information of the employer to compete. Customer lists can be proprietary information. It is also possible that taking a customer... View More
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answered on Oct 4, 2017
You should probably decide now. However, it may be prudent to actually form the business entity later. Issues of liability and financing affect when you may want to form the entity, Do you actually know that you want an LLP instead of an LLC, S-Corporation or C-Corporation? This is not a... View More
According to FDA website, it looks like there's no specific approval or certification needed to sell home-made cosmetics, but wanted to double check.
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answered on Sep 28, 2017
The FDA has guidelines which apply to homemade cosmetics. Coloring compounds must be used that are approved by FDA. For online and other types of sales, labeling must be used that complies with the statute. It would be prudent to consult counsel. Trademark and other issues can also arise.... View More
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answered on Sep 25, 2017
If you mean images published before 1923, most likely you may. However, the question does not show what you have or whether there are additional facts that may have seemed unimportant to you.
If you mean images of the things that existed before 1923, that is a different question and... View More
Purposes would be very different. They are such a huge company and i fear risking potential misuse of their trademarks.
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answered on Sep 17, 2017
How much money are you investing in the studio? How much money would it cost to defend if Coca Cola started a dispute? How much more would it cost if they actually sued you? How many business days would be totally lost if you had to participate in the dispute? How much money will you save if you... View More
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answered on Sep 17, 2017
You need to ask the company. This situation falls in the category of conflict of interest. Companies have, or should have, their own conflict of interest policies as to what is allowed. Sometimes the company's customer, e.g., the federal government, determines the policy. Compare the situation... View More
I found on lens.org that the sequence I want to was already part of the patent of longer AA chains (ex 85). Can I still patent this smaller sequence? thanks
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answered on Sep 15, 2017
It is possible that a sub-sequence could be considered by itself. A claim on this sub-sequence should be non-obvious in view of the long sequence and be useful by itself. The question only provides enough information to say that it appears that consulting IP counsel would be prudent.
I lent him $6000 on July 3 and he signed a contract stating he would pay me $12000 July 22, which is the date I would meet him in Vegas so he can pay me. He never paid me. On the contract it states that there would be a 15% late fee. The problem is that we agreed on 15% late fee for every day that... View More
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answered on Sep 15, 2017
Questions like this cannot be answered without reading the contract. It is likely that a contract would say that the tape recording does not matter. The contract might actually have a clause saying where suit must be brought. Your payback and late fees are not the same as most notes in California.... View More
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