It depends on whether the company agreement of your limited liability company (LLC) requires your approval to sell the real estate.

An LLC can be either member-managed or manager-managed. Whomever manages the LLC--who is called the "manager"--is the person, or people if more... View More

Your question is unclear. Why would anyone be suing you if there were no injuries or damages? Is your own independent contractor suing you, or is a third-party suing you because your own independent contractor was operating your truck?

In any event, you should immediately tender the... View More

It is likely too late now to try to protect your assets from this suit. Any transfer of your assets into a family trust, family limited partnership, family LLC, or to another person can very likely be set aside by your injured employee as a fraudulent transfer now. While a new workers'... View More

You should hire an attorney who practices in the area of intellectual property law to discuss with you the typical contents of an intellectual property transfer agreement so that you know what types of terms and conditions are common in this type of sale. Market your trademark to potential buyers... View More

Yes, this is something that could be patented. Yes, patenting is the most suitable form of intellectual property protection for this type of work.

You should find a patent lawyer who will be able to help you. The patent lawyer does not have to live close to you -- you can hire someone in... View More

First check your investment contract. If it contains an arbitration clause, you will probably have to file your claim in arbitration. If it does not, you should be able to file in court. You may want to make a formal demand for books and records before filing suit. Good luck.

You have already taken the most effective step by holding the rental property in an LLC instead of in your individual name. It is hard to pierce the company veil in Texas. Merely holding the mortgage and insurance in your individual name is not dispositive. A plaintiff would have to prove that... View More

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answered on May 28, 2025

Your inheritance would be considered separate property, and had you bought a house with that money and not put it in your spouses name, it would more than likely have remained your separate property, but once you put the home and business in both of your names, the Court will more than likely... View More

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answered on May 25, 2025

The money you inherited was originally your separate property. But when you used it to buy a house and a business and then put both in your and your wife’s names, the law assumes you meant to give her half.

Because of that, the court will probably treat both the house and the business as... View More

The answer to your question depends on the exact language of your lease agreement and possibly local ordinances where the premises are located. It is very important to read and understand the lease as a whole, and not to focus on single paragraphs or sections of the leases.

It is extremely... View More

A sole proprietorship (i.e. a d/b/a) is not a separate and distinct legal entity from the natural person who is the owner of the assumed name. It is a natural person (i.e. the sole proprietor) conducting business under an assumed name. So there is no "company" or "company... View More

The success of your case will turn heavily on the language of your agreement with your property management company and the particular facts and circumstances of your case. You will need to prove how the management company knew or should have know that the tenant who signed the lease was likely to... View More

If the loan is solely in your ex-husband's name and the divorce court did not order to pay the loan and to hold your husband harmless from any failure to pay the loan, then your ex-husband remains liable on the loan. In addition, the vehicle remains collateral for the repayment of the loan.... View More

You cannot terminate the contract due to the increased cost of materials unless the contract language expressly gives you that right.

You also cannot terminate the original contract due to requests from your customer for additional work, although you are not required to agree to the... View More

Most non-US citizens can buy and sell land and otherwise speculate on the same. However, if you are a Chinese National, or are from a "Terrorist State" country, that type of business is NOT available for you in Texas.

The key is to manage your properties and taxes correctly. Get... View More

The parties almost always can modify a previous agreement if they both mutually agree to the modification. If the parties do not agree, it depends upon what the original agreement provides whether one party can unilaterally modify the agreement. If there is nothing that gives the company the... View More

Operating a vending machine business requires compliance with various laws. In general, the operator of a vending machine requires a license from the State of Texas to operate such a business. Cities and counties regulate where commercial business are allowed to operate through zoning laws and... View More

You can sue the lender for breach of contract. Check your loan agreement to see if you agreed to mediation, arbitration, or a particular forum for the resolution of your dispute. These type of provisions are common in such loan agreements and are almost always enforceable.

I have a feeling that somebody wants to replicate what Mossad did to Hamas, but I don't have the answer to your legal question. This is a sufficiently odd transaction, there may not be an answer as it may implicate the laws of other nations and any advice might require knowledge of what and... View More

You should immediately repay any unauthorized charges in full to avoid being charged with a crime. Legally, the question is did you exceed the authority given to you by the company to use the company credit card. "Purchasing retail items and food from grocery stores and restaurants"... View More