answered on Feb 1, 2023
When you go to law school, you need to take all the courses that are tested on the Bar Exam so you are not learning new subjects at the same time as you are reviewing laws and studying for the exam. Corporations and Criminal law are tested on most bar exams (the subjects vary by state.) If those... Read more »
Is there anything we can do?
She has no involvement in the business and has reached out directly to his partner to speak lies on him. They have been in business together for nearly 2 yrs now.
answered on Jan 25, 2023
You could contact the mother in law and request that she stop calling your husband's business partner. If that does not work, you could hire an attorney to send a cease and desist letter. It sounds like there could be grounds for a defamation lawsuit based on slander.
As I walking on the treadmill, I tried to tell a girl who used it wrongly and dangerously. The girl did not hear me as she put on the headphones. I did not notice the warning light. A few minutes later, I was panicked and stopped the machine which was wrong. I should have slowed down the machine... Read more »
answered on Jan 22, 2023
make an appt with a local PI lawyer who can review your contract.
they can't just say they do not have liability.............
As I walking on the treadmill, I tried to tell a girl who used it wrongly and dangerously. The girl did not hear me as she put on the headphones. I did not notice the warning light. A few minutes later, I was panicked and stopped the machine which was wrong. I should have slowed down the machine... Read more »
answered on Jan 23, 2023
I agree with Mr. Gribow. Consult a personal injury attorney who will review the contract you signed with the gym. If their machine was defective they cannot just tell you they're not liable. You usually cannot waive liability for their negligence or for a defective product.
Or even attempting to collect his or her payment prior to taking it?
answered on Jan 20, 2023
It depends. Did you pay in full for the car and receive a title in your name? If so, then I would say no. At that point the dealer is stealing a car. If you did not pay in full, but financed the car, and you stopped making payments, then possibly yes, the dealer can repossess the car for failure to... Read more »
And I'm listed as his emergency contact.
How can they claim anything without facts?
answered on Jan 19, 2023
I am sorry for your loss. If the space was rented by your boyfriend, they may require proof of authority as a successor (e.g. executor, administrator, trustee) to provide access. It may be that listing you on his contract is ineffective after he passes (like a power of attorney)--to be definite,... Read more »
Hi,
I used to own a restaurant and sold it almost 10 years ago in 2013. The lease they were on expired over 5 years ago. I got a notice in the mail about notice of belief of abandonment for unpaid rent since November. The place has been sold twice since I sold it how am I responsible if... Read more »
answered on Jan 17, 2023
Your legal position will depend on such factors as whether you were ever released from the lease, how the extension was accomplished (option, automatic?) and other facts specific to your situation. Do not speak with the firm until after you have had a consultation and document review with counsel,... Read more »
Trying to get bought out of my position, but if I can’t, would it be a good idea to file the business’s trademark under my name as leverage?
answered on Jan 13, 2023
Short answer: No.
Under 15 U.S. Code Section 1051:
(1)A person who has a *bona fide intention*, under circumstances showing the *good faith* of such person, to use a trademark in commerce may request registration of its trademark on the principal register hereby established by... Read more »
We are an unincorporated association with members that do philanthropic work in the community. We want to unify with our sister entity, a public benefit corporation which manages the property we and other community groups use for meetings. The members of the public benefit corporation are the... Read more »
answered on Jan 10, 2023
An unincorporated association does not need permission from the Secretary of State to give away its property and dissolve, but an unincorporated association that exists for charitable purposes almost certainly needs to get permission from the Attorney General's office. Groups that have assets... Read more »
We need a quorum of 50% of members to pass a resolution. We may not have 50% available to vote in person. Is an email ballot to be mailed in and opened during the meeting sufficient?
answered on Jan 10, 2023
The law allows for voting by mail or email, but the question of whether a particular organization can take advantage of those methods depends on certain facts.
To start with "unless prohibited in the articles or bylaws, any action which may be taken at any regular or special meeting of... Read more »
I need to form an LLC to buy and operate a rental unit. Three members are brining 1/3 investment each. Can there a buy-out clause such that one member can be bought out a year or later when two other members can bring the capital equal to the initial investment of third member plus 6% annual... Read more »
answered on Jan 1, 2023
yes, but with several issues ... management issues, capitalization protocols, any improvements ... and of course, valuation formula ... always best to schedule a few free consultation video calls with at least two law firms to discuss the options and strategies.
My business was destroyed by COVID. I got every grant and loan possible and spent every dime in the corporation but couldn't make it to the end of the 5 year lease. The landlord doesn't care, wants 12K for rent, taxes, etc. I'm not able to pay anything because I am unemployed (2... Read more »
answered on Dec 27, 2022
Yes. You can be used. Highly recommend you consult with a bankruptcy attorney that may be able to wipe out your liability.
answered on Dec 17, 2022
Contact a local attorney and retain their services. A good lawyer will help you recover all your damages as a result of the fraud that was perpetrated on you.
I've read in some articles that the place to file an LLC is in the state you reside, even for online businesses. As you would need a foreign LLC to do business in the home state anyways if you filed out of state.
But what is the definition of "doing business"? Is it the... Read more »
answered on Dec 17, 2022
Lawyers practice law so they can provide advice on questions just like this. Are you asking this question because you are only interested in LLCs, or do you need advice on how to set up an LLC and begin operating a business under one? This forum isn't here just to satisfy someone's... Read more »
Traffic stops for common people are unconstitutional on its face. You cannot invoke the the 5th or 4th amendments. There has never been full disclosure of the taxes of personal cars operated for private use. If property can be seized for lack of funds does that not go against the due process... Read more »
answered on Dec 17, 2022
Operating a motor vehicle on the public roads is privilege extended to persons with a use the public streets and highways. This means you must comply with the law as you are operating a motor vehicle, and when you violate the law you can be held responsible. If you are cited for a motor vehicle... Read more »
I have 3 months to exercise options in a startup that I worked at, but I can't because I do not have the money (and I cannot take out a loan or borrow the money). Here's the catch, I am owed almost 6-figures in unpaid wages. My former boss refuses to pay all my wages at once as per state... Read more »
answered on Dec 7, 2022
You are entitled to your earned compensation within 24 hours of your termination. For each day late, you are entitled to an additional 1 day's up to a max of 30 days.
Since the employer owes you substantial wages, you should speak with a lawyer about offering to release a portion of... Read more »
For instance, if the contractor had left a compact tractor on the property, and over a weekend when neither the homeowner or contractor were there, someone pushed the tractor into the siding on the home, causing damage, would the contractor be liable for the damaged siding since they were the one... Read more »
answered on Nov 17, 2022
No, the person who moved the backhoe actually caused the damage, not the contractor who wasn't there.
An identity thief impersonating me was able to withdraw 8K from my account at a Chase Bank branch. The thief could pull off the ruse because he had my ATM card and he knew both my password and, equally important, the provision of Chase policy that caps 8K as the maximum sum withdrawable without ID.... Read more »
answered on Nov 16, 2022
More information is needed. Speak with a local attorney. [I litigate cases. Anything posted here must not be construed as legal advice, nor as grounds for forming an attorney-client relationship. You should seek an attorney for formal legal advice and representation.]
Customer filed dozens of fraudulent damage complaints, filed disputes with PayPal and the BBB and broke our business terms of service so we banned them. One month later they created a new account on our e-commerce website using their wife's maiden name and repeated the process of placing... Read more »
answered on Nov 16, 2022
They can file a lawsuit (anyone can) but it doesn’t mean they will win. It’s not clear what they would sue you for (especially if you are refunding). You may need to consult with and have a business attorney on retainer as it’s just a smart thing to do for anyone who owns a business. A letter... Read more »
answered on Nov 15, 2022
Persons represent themselves in small claims court. [I litigate cases. Anything posted here must not be construed as legal advice, nor as grounds for forming an attorney-client relationship. You should seek an attorney for formal legal advice and representation.]
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