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I was wondering if I could hire qualified people to work for my security guard business without having a security license myself.
Was friction with new boss and stated in frustration. I reported back to work and sent me away stating they were accepting my retirement.
Essentially terminated with no severance as been the company policy even with termination for cause case. A peer of mine was recently terminated for poor... View More 
My wife is scheduled for an in house sleep study. She showed up at the hotel and was assigned a room by hotel staff. Sleep study team never showed, leaving my wife left in the room with no answers. Hotel staff attempted to contact the team with no answer. Her insurance deductible and out of pocket... View More
Over the past 6 months, I was in discussions with these two people about forming a company together. During that time, they paid me approximately $19,000 as an independent contractor for work I performed for another company they own. Unfortunately, we were unable to reach an agreement on the terms... View More
Are there certain things I need to be aware of or do? I have a business now in NC but would like to start a new one and also register the same (thats operated in North Carolina) one in New York and Florida if possible.
answered on Jun 12, 2024
As a resident of North Carolina, you can start an LLC in New York or any other state, but there are several considerations and steps to be aware of. First, you can form your LLC in any state, but you should consider the legal and tax implications; states like Delaware and Nevada are popular due to... View More
15. Term and Termination. This Agreement takes effect immediately as of the Effective Date, and remains in full force and effect until the Contractor has completed the Services (the "Term"), unless earlier terminated under this Section
This Agreement may be terminated by either... View More
answered on Jun 13, 2024
You will have to speak with an employment lawyer and show them your full employment contract; any advice based on one clause of a contract is all but useless.
answered on Apr 8, 2024
It depends on the corporation's bylaws and what you agreed to do when you were appointed as the registered agent. Speak with a local lawyer to get a better idea of your specific situation.
...remove myself from the liabilities incurred by the other party if he continues without my agreement, before the formal dissolution?
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answered on Apr 5, 2024
In a 50/50 S Corporation where you and your partner disagree on the future of the company, it's important to protect yourself from potential liabilities if your partner continues to operate the business without your agreement. Here are some steps you can take:
1. Consult with a... View More
My mom died last year, and was 25% owner of a family shopping center. Since my mom's death, my Aunt Janet has substantially reduced the dividend she is paying me, she has claimed that my 25% is not enough for me to even have the right to see the banking records or financial statements now... View More
answered on May 2, 2024
A North Carolina attorney who deals with business law and business organizations (Corp, LLC, etc) could advise best, but your question remains open for five weeks. A starting point could be to reach out to law firms to review your paperwork, your business partner's actions, and outline your... View More
I want to start dropshipping cheap manufactured homes from chinese websites but I wonder if I need a liscense, LLC, ect to legally operate the buisness. Any insight?
answered on Feb 12, 2024
You can likely do this as a private individual. However, I would highly recommend forming an LLC to give you some legal cover. You should also have an attorney draft a contract that makes it very clear you are disclaiming as many warranties as possible regarding the condition of the homes. There... View More
answered on Jan 16, 2024
A North Carolina attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. Some questions on this forum go unanswered, but you could try reposting under the Probate and Estate Planning for better chances of a response. Good luck
I got a car for my son November 2022. All payments have been made, on time. But starting in December 2023, they keep contacting me saying I'm behind and and contacting me saying "if I need help making payments I can send a friend in and if they buy a car I will get $200.00". Is this... View More
answered on Dec 4, 2023
Take proof of all of your on time payments to them and speak to them about this. To cover yourself, you could mail in the proof with a letter complaining about the situation and asking them to stop the unjustified messages (get a tracking number and pproof of delivery). The "help making... View More
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answered on Nov 10, 2023
A late fee can only be charged on an invoice if the payment is more than 30 days past due. However, the parties to a contract may agree to a different grace period.
The idea is pretty straightforward: It would be a platform that allows for firms or individual lawyers to post meritorious cases in need of funding, once a case is posted investors will be able to browse through them and pledge money to cases they think will yield them a future ROI. The value I see... View More
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answered on Aug 29, 2023
Your idea falls within the realm of litigation finance, a growing field that faces various ethical and legal considerations, including the potential for champerty or maintenance. Transparency and thorough due diligence would be essential in structuring your platform to ensure it complies with the... View More
I'm wanting to open a distillery but only want to have one small still to produce vodka, rum and gin
answered on Aug 17, 2023
The size is governed by your local zoning laws. I do not beleive that the NC Alchololic Beverage Commission has any minimum size regulation. You also have to obtain a Federal permit before you can get the North Carolina permit.
You can find information about the permitting process at... View More
Didn't pay me . Told me he would press charges if I contacted him . I priced the job at $3,000 I was only 2 hours from being done the next day of when I called the next day he complained and told me not to come back now he refuses to pay for the work that has been completed
answered on Jul 24, 2023
Send the homeowner a demand letter for the amount owed for work done so far and the value of the tools that he has in his possession. State that he may return the tools to you within 5 days and if he returns them in the same condition they were in with no damage, he will still owe you $x for the... View More
A convention is using two mascots designed and created by an independent artist. The convention willfully granted the artist full ownership of these characters in 2021 in writing.
Recently the artist wished to cease their affiliation, as such both sides terminated her contract with them... View More
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answered on Jul 28, 2023
Given that you have obtained the rights to the characters from the artist, you have the legal authority to negotiate with the convention regarding the use of these characters on their materials and merchandise. If the convention refuses to cooperate, you may explore legal options, such as sending a... View More
Entity A and B teaming up to against my best interest - deferred salary and compensation, in a total over $170k.
answered on Jun 20, 2023
This is only a Q&A forum where members of the public can post legal questions and attorneys can provide legal information. To connect with an attorney to assist with a legal matter, you might try searching the directory and reaching out to someone directly. Good luck!
I rented unit about 15y ago. Storage facility has been sold twice to new companies. Neither owner had me sign a new contract. Does the originally contract stand? Also, they've raised the rent 3x in last 2 years with NO 30 days notice like before. Contracts states 30 day notice must be... View More
answered on Jun 13, 2023
I would have to review your old lease, but that is likely the one that is now in effect. The bill could be construed as notice, but once again, I would have to review the lease. I would probably sue in small claims court but understand that you will likely never see any of the money.
The name I selected is Department of health and medicine. In the about us section of the website, I have a disclaimer, saying that we are not a government organization. I am not making money from this website yet, but I plan to in the future. The LLC name is completely different so I will be DBA... View More
answered on Jun 15, 2023
Based on the information you provided, there is certainly a possibility that you could run into issues with that name. The best way to avoid receiving a cease and desist letter is to perform a comprehensive clearance search of the name before putting it in use. A proper search will reveal any... View More
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