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Is it legal for my boss to collect all the tips from the servers each night and split them as he see's fit?
answered on Oct 26, 2019
If patrons are notified in writing the establishment can split tips in a pre-established basis.
C.R.S. 8-4-103(6)
That doesn't sound like what's going on here.
I would suggest you contact the Colorado Dept of labor and file a complaint.... View More 
This guy works for the county jail. He passes them out to inmates. What can happen to him? I know this is wrong. They are complete blank, nothing filled out. He just notarizes them like this.
answered on Oct 14, 2019
In my jurisdiction he would lose his ability to be a notary; if he's a licenced paralegal or lawyer there would be sanctions from the law society; depending on the context and extent there could be criminal charges for breach of duty or fraud.
answered on Sep 15, 2019
I'm very sorry to hear about your situation.
Did you have a question?
They have tried to repo it and now I have an investigator calling me threatening a felony.
answered on Aug 7, 2019
You are standing in a large pile of deep do-do. Hire a criminal defense lawyer immediately.
Limited partner found writing self checks beyond salary (18 checks totalling $65,900 from 2013-2017) all unauthorized and without knowledge of the General Partner.
answered on Jun 23, 2019
A document stating what happened and admitting fault should be drafted, it should also lay out the repayment structure with interest including an offset from distributions and in the event of default forcing a buyout of their interest at a discount and possibly a stipulation of judgement for... View More
answered on Jun 21, 2019
Not nearly enough factual information to answer this question. .
A programs director for an agency that takes care of people with Developmental Disabilities is paid as a programs director but also serves clients from his agency and is paid as independent contractor for serving the clients in his house
answered on Jun 17, 2019
Yes, but the differentiation in roles and the basis for contractor treatment should be documented and retained for audit and an independent contractor agreement should be signed.
answered on Apr 12, 2019
No. The collection of sales tax only applies if you are selling goods.
No equipment engaged in that business
12 years ago a friend and I started a used car dealership. In structuring the company my name was not included, but it was me who was responsible for creating the company’s brand (business name, logo, slogan, website, colors, operating methods). My ideas, my creations, my hard work for the first... View More
answered on Dec 4, 2018
There may be potential claims here that you could have pursued. As you may well know, most civil claims/disputes like this have a deadline by which the claim must be brought in court (a "statute of limitations"). Given that the business was started 12 years ago and the relationship... View More
I have an existing business that is an LLC and we are moving to a new location for our business. In the new lease it calls out in our addendum for both LLC members to give a Personal Guarantee, does this negate the personal property protection that our current business LLC gives us? Should we seek... View More
answered on Nov 27, 2018
If you sign the personal guarantee then yes, at least as to the obligation to pay rent and any other lease obligations covered by the guarantee, you will not have the LLC's protection from personal liability. The LLC's protection would continue in all other respects, such as if the... View More
Is it possible to be sued for such a thing. We spoke but never signed anything.
answered on Nov 19, 2018
First off you can be sued for pretty much anything so I'd answer that with a yes. Whether there's a viable claim is another story. The fact that the potential plaintiff doesn't really have a case won't stop them from filing suit and forcing you to go through the legal process of... View More
Back taxes for 2 separate corporations that were started in Montana. Seeking a lawyer in Denver Colorado as that is where the i currently reside. Does the sought out lawyer in Colorado need to have jurisdiction in Montana in order to help me?
answered on Oct 20, 2018
Tax is not restricted to only attorneys that are licensed in the state. I have cases in about 10-11 different states. I'd have to go count them to be sure.
A Colorado attorney can help you with this issue.
answered on Oct 1, 2018
It depends on what happened. there are different time limitations for different cases. For instance, a personal injury claim must be brought within 2 years.
My ex-business parter wants me to payback money he invested in our company. I never asked for him to pay me back what I invested. Plus I was willing to sign over my shares of the company and he refused. Now he wants to sue me over the funds and also wants me to pay back an invoice that paid for but... View More
answered on Sep 10, 2018
Not sure what you mean here. An investor generally is a shareholder. If you get sued, I'll be happy to defend you.
answered on Aug 31, 2018
Can you resubmit the question it doesn't really make any sense and I can't understand what you're asking. Thanks.
I am a small business owner that has a five year lease with two additional five year lease options. We are currently coming to an end of our first five year lease option and will expire on January 31, 2019. We have informed landlord that we would like to exercise our second five year lease option... View More
answered on Jul 14, 2018
Your option to renew is an enforceable contract right. So long as you have complied fully with the notice requirements and are not in default on the lease, it is your unilateral right to renew at the rates set by the lease.
If your position is valid then if you remain past the end of the... View More
The terminology in their Terms of Use include: "You have the right to Your content within Your Agemni Site. You may, at Agemni’s discretion, be subject to a fee to export that content including but not limit to any outstanding payments or fees that are due."
However, they do not... View More
answered on Jun 13, 2018
I do not see a patent issue here. I hope you find an attorney with the right background to help you. Ideally, this would have been something you worked out before you populated the site with data that you need.
You may want to Google around to see if others have dealt with this issue or... View More
The finish is defective and the cabinets have to be re-finished (for $10,000). Who do I take action against (in small claims court)? The contractor that I hired or the finisher that he independently hired.
answered on Apr 28, 2018
It would a county court case which has jurisdictional authority on cases between $7,500 and $15,000. You would have to determine venue (Which county to file in) under the court rules. Generally you would sue everyone that did not fulfill their obligations under the contract. In this situation it... View More
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