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I recently purchased a business and suspect the seller is in breach of the covenant outlined in Section 5.01 of the purchase agreement, which includes non-solicitation clauses. One month after the purchase, a client reached out to the seller for advice on a recommendation we made. The seller,... View More 
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answered on May 14, 2025
You should start by carefully reviewing the specific language in Section 5.01 of your purchase agreement to confirm that the seller’s actions clearly violate the non-solicitation clause. Document any evidence of the seller’s communication with your client, including dates, content, and how it... View More
I am getting divorced from my wife, and we are trying to figure out how to divide our assets. In 2011, my then-girlfriend (now wife) put a $29,000 down payment on a house titled in her name, and we lived there before getting married. I paid for all utilities, while she covered the mortgage. I made... View More
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answered on May 12, 2025
To provide definitive answers will require more facts and the distribution of material assets will require a free consultation and will be part of a global settlement of all outstanding issues. You need to retain an experienced matrimonial attorney. Pick the best attorney you can find and remember... View More
I've received two letters from the Social Security Administration (SSA) indicating a Private Retirement Plan and Pension Plan with Allergan Inc, valued at $47,002. The SSA mentioned I could receive a single lump-sum payment and advised contacting Allergan's Plan Administrator at the... View More
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answered on May 7, 2025
I recommend taking prompt action to verify these SSA communications while protecting your personal information. First, contact the Social Security Administration directly through their official phone number (1-800-772-1213) to confirm the legitimacy of the letters you received—avoid using any... View More
I recently discovered that my husband lied on our marriage certificate, stating he had only been married once before. During our divorce proceedings, I learned he was still married to another woman while engaged to me for five years, only filing for divorce four months before our wedding in... View More
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answered on May 15, 2025
I'm truly sorry you're facing this situation. Discovering that your husband misrepresented something as serious as his marital status is deeply painful—and you're right to question whether that changes the legal standing of your marriage. You're not alone in this, and it’s... View More
I started a solar panel project almost two years ago, and the system was supposed to be operational by January 2024. However, the original company filed for bankruptcy, and my project stopped. A new company took over and began working to complete it, but they have not yet finalized the necessary... View More
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answered on Apr 24, 2025
You need to retain an experienced civil litigation attorney. I have successfully handled a significant number of these cases. The typical situation is that one company sells the solar panels and a different company installs them. Realistically the average Defendant Solar panel company that sells... View More
I want to draft a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for an exclusive business deal to represent a brand in the USA through our company. Our responsibility will be to market the brand and collaborate with other distributors and online platforms. The agreement should last for at least three years.... View More
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answered on Apr 23, 2025
A virtual or Zoom consultation and more facts would be required to provide a meaningful estimate of what preparation of this document would cost. You should expect to pay for about 1/2 to 1 hour of attorney time to review everything and provide an estimated legal fee for drafting of the document.... View More
I have written a service contract myself and would like a lawyer to check if I've done it correctly. The contract is intended for use with a company in the specific industry or service field. Are there particular requirements or terms I should be aware of to ensure the contract meets legal... View More
answered on Apr 28, 2025
The business and commercial law attorneys here who draft and review contracts on a regular basis could advise best, but your post remains open for a week. You could continue to await responses, but it may be difficult for attorneys here to take up your offer to review your contract. The format here... View More
I'm seeking legal representation for a civil fraud case in New Jersey involving a $30,000 loss with damages totaling over $100,000. The defendant, a resident of Monroe Township, NJ, is a personal acquaintance of over 20 years. He convinced me to invest in fraudulent cryptocurrency platforms... View More
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answered on Apr 14, 2025
To pursue this fraud case, you should start by reaching out to local attorneys who focus on civil fraud, consumer protection, or financial disputes. You will want to find an attorney with experience in handling cases involving cryptocurrency, as they are complex and may require specific expertise.... View More
I'm looking to start an indoor cannabis cultivation business in New Jersey. We've begun the licensing process, and the next step requires writing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as per the NJ cannabis regulatory committee's requirements. I am unsure where to start and would like... View More
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answered on Apr 13, 2025
You're stepping into an exciting but tightly regulated space, and it’s smart that you’re thinking carefully about compliance from the beginning. In New Jersey, the Cannabis Regulatory Commission requires detailed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that cover everything from cultivation... View More
I live in New Jersey and have an active lawsuit against my government employer for breach of contract. My attorney recently filed a request with the district court for partial summary judgment. Subsequently, my employer's attorney sent a letter with a form attached inquiring about whether I... View More
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answered on Apr 11, 2025
That kind of letter can be confusing, especially when you’re in the middle of a legal process and aren’t sure why personal health coverage is being questioned. In many civil cases—particularly those involving a government employer or potential financial settlement—questions about Medicaid... View More
I have received a lawsuit against me and my partnership LLC in New Jersey. The lawsuit involves my previous employment with a company registered in New Jersey, while I was physically working in a subsidiary in a foreign country. The accusations are related to damage to business and engaging in a... View More
answered on Apr 1, 2025
A lawyer would need to review the documents before giving you an specific answer, that being said the terms of service here don't allow us anyway to give specific legal advise to your situation. What I will say is if you are in violation of an agreement that you are a party to, the other party... View More
I am a licensed commercial real estate salesperson in New Jersey. A business acquaintance, who is not a licensed real estate professional, has offered to refer real estate clients to me in exchange for a finder's fee, potentially around 5% of the transaction value. I am unsure about the... View More
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answered on Mar 26, 2025
In New Jersey, a licensed real estate salesperson cannot legally pay a referral or finder’s fee to an unlicensed individual for referring real estate clients. The New Jersey Real Estate Commission strictly prohibits compensating individuals who are not licensed under the New Jersey Real Estate... View More
I have not filed my income taxes for the past three years due to personal circumstances, including dealing with addiction and caring for my ill wife. I collect Social Security benefits and have a small business but have kept no records of income or expenses. I have received notices from the IRS... View More
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answered on Mar 26, 2025
You need to retain either an experienced tax law attorney or a CPA who practices tax accounting. You have a reasonable explanation for why you did not file. Either the attorney or CPA can work out an offer and compromise. I do not think there will be any problem to work an offer and compromise with... View More
I am planning to run private wine education classes in New Jersey, offering sessions to individuals in their homes for up to 20 people. I hold WSET levels 1, 2, and 3 qualifications. I want to include wine for educational purposes. Is an ABC license required for me to provide wine, or can I offer... View More
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answered on Mar 13, 2025
While this response is not legal advice which would require more information from you and would be done with an attorney whom you have retained, here is a bit of guidance: In New Jersey, providing wine during private educational classes, even if not sold directly, likely requires an ABC permit. The... View More
I am currently separated from my husband and planning to file for divorce. We both have debts, some of which are related to his ongoing legal case. My husband is due to be sentenced on the 28th of this month. I would like to know if I will be fully responsible for these debts. Additionally, we have... View More
answered on Mar 11, 2025
More information would be needed to answer your question as specific questions would need to be asked and answered, to give you the answer in your case. But in many cases a spouse is responsible for the debts of the other spouse especially for necessity's of life. Set up a consultation to... View More
I inherited a farm from my grandmother about 50 years ago, and the farm is solely in my name. I have been married to my spouse for 43 years, and we live on the property together. Occasionally, we rent out one of the two houses on the property. There have been no loans or prenuptial agreements... View More
answered on Mar 7, 2025
While statutorily an inheritance is not subject to division in a divorce, there are a million exceptions to that can apply and this is where you need to sit down with an experienced family law attorney to examine the history of this property, any improvements, pay down of any mortgage obligations,... View More
I do have a regular signed and honoured contract , company is solvable they just dont pay me.
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answered on Jan 22, 2025
An experienced litigation attorney can write a strongly worded letter which may resolve the problem. In that letter, (which is something I have done frequently) I would also seek attorney fees. Expect to pay for 1/2 hour of attorney time for a review of all documents. The letter may be sufficient... View More
I am making a new vision for the company and changing the name and target market. The last LLC is a dead company, I am 80% owner of the older company. I want to make a brand-new LLC and start over with my own brand as 100% owner. Is there any complications or tax issues/sales tax/income tax or... View More
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answered on Jan 8, 2025
For your situation, when creating a new LLC and transitioning from an older company, there are a few considerations to keep in mind:
If the older LLC has any existing debts, obligations, or contracts, it’s important to ensure those are properly addressed so they don’t carry over to the... View More
We signed a contract for 3 years from September 2022 to September 2025 paid monthly for 36 months. However, we do not see enough new job applicants coming on their portal and even quality of job applicants has gone down. We are not getting any value from the service. When we contacted them that we... View More
answered on Dec 4, 2024
An attorney who regularly deals with such contracts could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. Based on the limited facts in the post, it looks like Monster raises a valid point in terms of the absence of a performance clause. If you reached out to attorneys for a thorough... View More
The people who rent them out. Order all the products and they ship out all the orders. I host the website and every 4 years I pay for the hosting fee. I do not do any work on the sites. They stay the same.
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answered on Oct 14, 2024
Yes, the income you receive from renting out your e-commerce stores is generally considered unearned passive income. Since you’re not actively involved in the daily operations, managing orders, or shipping products, your role is limited to owning the assets and handling minimal tasks like hosting... View More
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