No, unless you had an agreement providing she has exclusive rights to do whatever she did. In any event, if you are getting a business divorce, consult a lawyer who handles business formation and dissolution issues.

Yes, you generally need a real estate license from FREC to manage other peoples property and make a commission. There are a few exceptions, I would need more information to see if they apply.

Send a certified letter to the company asking for a bill. Retain the amount of money you believe is owed in a savings account or other account that you are not tempted to use for a minimum of 5 years from the completion of the project. (If you think you might owe $5k, retain $6k, etc., to be on... View More

Generally, you can sue anyone for anything; however, that does not mean that it is a wise decision. My best advice is to get a new phone number and/or see if you can transfer the phone number. You need to disengage with someone who can affect your business like this. Speak with a local lawyer for... View More

This does not make sense. Dividends are profit shares disturbed to investors. I can't imagine how pregnancy relates to an investor's entitlement to profit share. You need an attorney to tell them that it is a breach of an investment agreement if they fail to pay you, and there will be... View More

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answered on Oct 25, 2024

Yes, in Florida, if you operate your LLC under a name different from its official registered name, you generally need to register a fictitious name. This applies even if the alternate name is only used for marketing, branding, or displayed in your logo. Registering ensures that the public is aware... View More

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answered on Oct 21, 2024

It's frustrating when sidewalk access is blocked without clear timelines. Typically, businesses need permits from the city to restrict public pathways, and these permits usually have time limits. If the work hasn't started or is taking excessively long, it might violate local regulations.... View More

You can send them a demand letter notifying them they have a certain time frame to deliver the goods or you will be filing suit on that date. Realistically, it is not worth filing a lawsuit for an amount under $200, so the demand letter should be used as a tool to begin negotiations. Additionally,... View More

I do not believe there is any license needed to create an app. If you intend on creating a business from the app, you will need to register with the Department of State and obtain a tax ID number.

Yes, regardless of your citizenship, you can create a Florida corporation. There are only a few requirements to do so. They include, but are not limited to, registering the corporation with the Florida Department of State, registering with the IRS to obtain a tax identification, and submitting a... View More

Creating a magazine with the name "Pulse" may involve potential trademark issues, as the name is quite common and could already be in use by other entities in various industries. Trademark law is designed to protect brand names and logos that are used to identify goods and services. If... View More

Though you resigned, it might be considered to be a "constructive discharge" due to you having no choice but to leave. If you are eligible for reemployment assistance (unemployment comp) based on how long you worked there, see if you can apply for such assistance based on constructive... View More

Depending on the intent with which it would be done, it could be ordinary common law fraud - which could involve numerous state statutes, depending on context, industry, and other factors. Good luck

No, the former employer can't have your case dismissed simply because he is no longer doing business as before.

The answer depends on the substance of evidentiary hearing and the case management deadlines. If the the discovery deadline has passed, then you may not be able to compel the production of evidence. Nevertheless, most courts require disclosures of the exhibits prior to an evidentiary hearing, as no... View More

Yes, you appear to have a viable claim against the management company. There are several causes of action that seem applicable. I think you need to apply some pressure, as I'm not sure what their intention was, but the optics aren't great for them and this could be seen as stealing. I... View More

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answered on Aug 22, 2024

The situation you describe involves potential legal claims related to defamation and coercion. Here’s how you might approach this:

(i) Slander and Defamation: Slander refers to a false spoken statement that damages a person's reputation. If the VP's statement that you are... View More

Unless there is any language in your employment contract that would prohibit this, then there should not be any problem. Your employer is free to both hire and contract for your services if it wishes, although I would assume that the employer knows that you are the principal of the contractor.