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There are multiple owners of a school and one of them from the beginning was a financial contributor but has since been inactive and is not staying in contact, after multiple attempts. The remaining owners are active in the operation of the business and in constant contact regarding business... View More 
answered on Sep 8, 2020
You could have a special meeting of the shareholders after written notice to all shareholders as provided in your bylaws or just prepare a written consent of your intended actions signed by the shareholders owning a majority of the issue and outstanding shares in accordance with Section 607.0704.
Mom and me and my brother are listed as owners
answered on Jun 25, 2020
If you are a corporation did you have a shareholders' agreement. If you are an LLC, do you have an operating agreement. Your rights would be explained in the agreement. If no agreement, then your rights would be set forth in a statute.
My husband and I signed contracts to purchase a home and sell our house. We cancelled both 6 days later due to uncertainty over the immediate future of the economy. We offered to pay for the cost of marketing and the home inspection paid by the buyers of our home. But our realtor wants us to pay... View More
answered on May 27, 2020
It depends on what your agreement with the broker provides. Also look for the Force Majeure provision (Acts of God excuses performance). Did you sign the contract before COVID-19?
I needed new tires and this company offers tires, that you can pay off in monthly payments ( if payed in 6 months there is no interest ) , but when I asked to see all the payments given ( about 3 months ) , only half of my money so far is paying for the actual tires and the other half are small... View More
answered on May 19, 2020
Did you sign a purchase order for the tires, an invoice and any written document? Did you accept Terms and conditions over the Internet? If no, then they should not be charging you other fees.
answered on May 19, 2020
If you are operating a business as a sole proprietorship under your own name, there is no reason to do a Fictitious Name Registration. Look at Section 856.09 of the Florida Statutes.
answered on May 1, 2020
Contact the legal aid office located probably in your county seat.
This contract is good for a term of three (3) years. Either party can terminate this agreement in writing with a thirty (30) day notice. Any deals, events, performances etc,,, that where done during the time of this contract will still be deemed a part of this contract and *** will be paid twenty... View More
answered on Apr 22, 2020
If the contract has expired, then neither party has any further obligations to the other party except payment owed for bookings. Does the contract have any provisions that survive the expiration such as confidentiality, non-compete, indemnification, etc.?
I worked in Feb. as a freelance musician for an orchestra in Florida that now says they cannot pay what my contract says that I am owed. I am writing my pre-small-claims "demand for payment" letter & would like to cc the board to pressure them to make payment. I live in CA & would... View More
answered on Apr 7, 2020
You should send it to the person listed in the Notices provision of the contract. If no Notice provision send it to the person who signed the contract on behalf of the non-profit. Do not copy the Board members.
The friend used LLC funds to remodel his own home. What recourse do I have of collecting on the loan?
answered on Apr 3, 2020
Do you have proof of the loan such as a promissory note? You have the right to sue him for the money he diverted from the LLC to himself plus the rest of the loan.
I was subcontracted for some IT work. I signed a contract and my billable hrs were below that max amount of billable hrs. I provided a weekly summary of the work I did and hrs worked. Everything went well until payment was due. The first excuse was they didn't approve my proposal which later... View More
answered on Mar 30, 2020
I suggest you review the dispute resolution provisions of your contract. It probably requires you to file a collection suit in Small Claims Court in the County set forth in the contract..
Using a portion of the same words used in my LLC registration? Or, using the same words but in a different order?
answered on Mar 23, 2020
If the Florida Division of Corporations accepted the name of the other company, you have problem particularly if you do not also have a Florida or Federal trademark registration.
answered on Mar 18, 2020
You would at least need an occupational license from your city or county.
answered on Mar 9, 2020
Did you voluntary dissolve or were you involuntarily dissolved? If you voluntary dissolved you may be able to revoke your dissolution for $35. It will cost $600 to reinstate. Otherwise, you are better off forming a new corporation ands paying $87.50. After 60 days from dissolution you should be... View More
Roomates have been harassing me periodically.
answered on Feb 5, 2020
If you have not signed the lease you are not responsible for the rent. I assume there is no agreement among the roommates.
I work on a "Q&A website" that pays people to ask questions, who at the end of year sends a 1099-Misc form, classifying me as an "independent contractor". I currently earn 1K every month on this site. I've earned 6K up to this point throughout the year. Per their... View More
There's a brand called Public Rec, we're starting a brand called Public Order. Two completely different styles of clothing but could this potentially be an issue?
answered on Jan 24, 2020
Pub Rec is a registered trademark for several classes of goods with 2 filings with the USPTO. You have no registration or application. You need to discuss this issue with a trademark attorney.
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