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2 Answers | Asked in Business Law for California on
Q: Is it legal for a company to suspend paying affiliate independent owner operators?

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Company A (large limo company)

Company B (small limo company hired by A when they need help)

Company A pays B every 2 weeks with a net 45.

Company A stops paying B for jobs done between 02/1/20-02/16/20 about 10k. With A giving any warning and... View More

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answered on Mar 27, 2020

The key to resolution in these types of situations is the initial "mitigation" protocols … in which company A would pay company B … some level of the amount owed. Second issue … is there a written agreement covering how company B is to be paid?

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Q: If I payed a nonrefundable deposit before I sign a contract for it, can I get a refund?
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answered on Mar 11, 2020

As you might imagine, the answer is "it depends". The first item on your "to do" list is to email the attorney of your choice and schedule the free initial video call or telephone call. We would also need to see any documents that you signed and any emails or texts that you... View More

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Q: Is it customary for attorneys to keep clients’ stockholder share certificates at their office?
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answered on Mar 5, 2020

It is up to the individual attorney as to their preferences … most do not.

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2 Answers | Asked in Contracts, Lemon Law and Small Claims for California on
Q: breeder rights in CA? buyer refuses to pay for Puppy. what rights do i have in CA as a breeder to get payment?

Buyer came and purchased a puppy from me with a check. after a Day he informed me that the puppy was ill with kennel cough and stopped payment on the check. the buyer has not provided any information from a vet showing that the puppy is ill and refuses to bring the puppy back for a refund or to... View More

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answered on Feb 4, 2020

On the assumption that the puppy is valued at less than $10,000 … first, schedule an initial free consultation with an attorney by video call or telephone call … then, you will want to file a small claims court action as soon as possible.

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1 Answer | Asked in Business Formation, Business Law and Legal Malpractice for California on
Q: Is there anything legal that can help i feel as if they are committing a crime as a shady business

I bought furniture from ashleys and it was delivered damaged. Called the same day and filed a complaint. Yet they want to send a tech fo my house to bring it up to manufacturing standards. They want to fix it instead of swaping it with a new one. And they denied my request to swap for a new one . I... View More

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answered on Jan 5, 2020

The short answer is to let them know that if you do not get "what you paid for" … then you will want to post an adverse review on Yelp and to take them to small claims court to get your money back and/or to receive what you paid for.

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Q: Is it fraud to use a line of credit opened by the previous owner of a business I purchased in March of this year?

We paid bought a bar in March of 2019- DBA, liquor license, all assets connected to the business. All accounts including credit lines, utilities, vendors etc. were supposed to be transferred or closed. Recently, I received a statement that there is a line of credit in the business name that the old... View More

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answered on Dec 30, 2019

As you might imagine, the first part of the answer will rest in the written Purchase Agreement. The second part of the answer is what an experienced attorney will have to say. The third part of the answer is for you to send that document via email to an attorney of your choice as you schedule your... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Employment Law, Business Law and Construction Law for California on
Q: I work for a contractor and he's been waiting on payment from a corporation since June of 2019 . What is taking so long?

The contractor I work for was doing a job for a company called CFS Complete Facility Solutions. We did construction work for them at a Taco Bell. We completed the job and during that process. A corporation called Cushman and Wakefield bought CFS. The contract says they have 90 days to pay us and... View More

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answered on Dec 6, 2019

Have you explored Small Claims Court … and you will want to engage a free initial consultation by video call or telephone call with at least two attorneys of your choice … Shawn Jackson - Business Development Attorney

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Q: I made a custom jewelry piece for a customer. He wants to cancel It but im charging labor fees. Can he sue?

I made a custom jewelry piece for a customer. He wants to cancel It but im charging labor fees, he said since It was 10 grams lighter he didn't want It, but it had an extra two carats of diamonds and he was still paying the same. He now wants to take legal action. Help?

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answered on Dec 6, 2019

Interesting … I owned Jewelry stores for over 20 years … and sometimes this issue came up. As with any such agreement, with foreseeable and reasonable reliance upon the terms of the agreement, you are entitled to restitution for those costs & expenses that you cannot reasonably... View More

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Q: I contacted a business I like to ask if I can buy shares of their company.They emailed me back 2forms but I know diddly

How can I understand what these two forms are for and what I do with them? I don't want to ask the person that send them to me bcuz they'll know I have NO CLUE what I'm doing or what I'm getting into. I want to buy shares anyways and hopefully learn as I go without loosing out... View More

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answered on Dec 3, 2019

The first step is to set up the initial free consultation via video call with reviewing the documents on screen. You will want to "interview" at least three business attorneys who have both business ownership experience and expertise in such matters. Shawn Jackson - Business Development Attorney

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