I am starting my own lead generation/supplier business for home renovation purposes. it requires me to have a contract in place for my clients to sign as well as the contractors who will be doing the work. I am starting this business in Colorado and I need to know if I can write up my own contracts... View More 
answered on Jan 22, 2018
You can absolutely draft your own contracts for your business without an attorney. It's not a good idea but you can do it. What is illegal, unauthorized practice of law, is to advise others on the legalities of contracts.
Regarding enforceability of the contracts you write is an... View More
I own an insurance agency and purchase lists that are supposed to be names, addresses and potential homeowners renewal dates. The vendor I use pulls information from public records like real estate transactions and the census. Occasionally, in a month with a list of 4000 potential homeowners... View More
answered on Jan 15, 2018
No, that woman's an idiot.
Even if it were illegal it would be prosecuted by the county attorney for a criminal act, or more likely the Dept. of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) for a regulatory violation. She has no private right of action to sue you for mistaken advertisement.... View More
So my entire website is oriented around (Free just pay shipping) which obviously covers the cost of the product + profit, now, I did verify that the business model itself is legal, I researched it thoroughly and the cost of shipping + handling is at the discretion of the person selling the product.... View More
answered on Dec 27, 2017
You should consult an attorney who can advise you on your situation.
I work for a small business as an employee that does watch repair by mail. A customers watch was lost in the mail - but now he has sued me personally in small claims court for the lost watch. How do I proceed because I was working as an agent of the company? I don't think I should be... View More
answered on Dec 12, 2017
Hire an attorney, A company policy is not the law and they can sue you and the company. You'll have to respond to the complaint and defend yourself at trial if necessary.
I am self-employed and will be in Geneva, Switzerland for business meetings.
answered on Nov 16, 2017
Yes, just make sure you use the international tables not the domestic.
INternational: https://aoprals.state.gov/content.asp?content_id=184&menu_id=78
Domestic: https://www.gsa.gov/travel/plan-book/per-diem-rates
Publication 463: https://www.irs.gov/publications/p463
I paid $2000 up front and then submitted my own bus plan, articles of incorporation, etc. I never received any offers for funding or help from them; I was told, not in writing- my foolish mistake- that if I did not get funding in 90 days that I would get a full refund; the manager is very hostile,... View More
answered on Nov 15, 2017
It's going to depend on the contract and whether they followed state funding laws whether you can get out of the obligation or get any money back. Let me know if you'd like to setup a consult and we can discuss costs and options.
We registered the LLCs as a foreign entity in CO. But looks like we'll have to go through entire LLC setup process again once NM LLC is dissolved. Correct?
answered on Oct 26, 2017
Not quite, to avoid tax issues it's often better to create the new LLC in Colorado and contribute your interests in the NM LLC to the CO LLC then dissolve. Remember that if you dissolve a company you are taxed on the FMV of the assets reduced by your basis. It's going to depend on your... View More
As you might know, some manufacturers require MAP. Some are now using third party companies to scour the internet for violators of MAP. They will catch one website and do an automated search for their part numbers off your website. Here is such a company http://www.orisintel.com. We had one... View More
and then being given severance, does that supersede and override a non-compete agreement?
answered on Sep 1, 2017
Not automatically. Any deviation from prior contractual agreements should be included in the retention agreement.
My wife and I were test driving a vehicle that we had a licensed broker pick up for us to show us the car. While we were test driving the vehicle, the dealership began paperwork on the sale of the vehicle and demanded it to be returned to the dealership by the broker agent. Is this legal or just... View More
answered on Aug 30, 2017
Unless you or your broker had a contractual arrangement to hold on the sale of the vehicle, the dealership can sell a car that is not on the lot and/or is being test driven. If the dealership "sold" the car without really selling the car to simply prevent the broker from forcing a... View More
I've developed a method that deals with males addressing anxiety issues and other common inhibitions when it comes to approaching and talking with females in a fun, flirty or romantic nature. I've begun trial runs and things are going well. The girls I'm using for the males to work... View More
answered on Aug 6, 2017
The non-competes would be very difficult to enforce under Colorado law. The "test run males" are not working for you they are the customers.Non-competes can't be enforced against customers, you can't stop someone from using another firms services. You could ask them to sing... View More
I traded in a vehicle to a dealership. I had two months of hits on my credit report because the dealership did not pay off the traded vehicle. When they finally did, the title was mailed to me instead of the dealership. I am reluctant to do this dealership any favors. If the title is all I need to... View More
answered on Jul 6, 2017
You should hire an attorney. This is a tricky situation that's going to have to be handled with a bit of care.
We started a business and My father in law agreed to sign on the mortgage in order for me to start this farmstead bed and breakfast business. I have been paying the bank directly for the last 5 years and have completed tens of thousands of dollars of improvements and repairs. They are trying to... View More
answered on Jun 26, 2017
There is no set time except for any set forth in the offer. An offer may be withdrawn if not accepted within that period. However, the real issue here is for you to take steps to enforce your original agreement. Alternatively, you may have a claim for unjust enrichment. You should retain an... View More
Do I need to register my business if I don't have a Nexus and should I hire a lawyer just in case the state tries giving me fees.
answered on Jun 20, 2017
Yes, you must register with the state for any business operated in the state and/or located in the state. Your local county and likely city will also require registration and taxation for all non-service business transactions.
He is a personal injury attorney who is contacting me about a friend I supposedly owe money to. He even sent me a text asking for my address. I doubt he has a fee agreement with the other party but it feels like harassment at this point. I'm not trying to sue him but can I make a complaint to... View More
I’m starting my own yoga business and trying to figure out how to do my taxes before launching. It’s not a traditional yoga studio or anything, it’s going to be primarily online (YouTube, email newsletter to subscribers, subscription sites that host yoga and fitness videos from various... View More
answered on Jun 6, 2017
You should seek out a tax attorney to advise you. You're asking for legal advice and attorney's can't provide legal advise to people who are not their client.
I signed a non compete, as the title states. Later, my office was closed and I was transferred to another office and had my territory expand. Does my original non-compete contract cover the expanded territory? At the end of the job, I changed my territory. Does the non-compete start from the end of... View More
answered on May 11, 2017
You will need to contact a lawyer directly (and pay for their opinion) to review the contact and the circumstances to provide a legal opinion.
The company shipped to me freight delivery that I never have bought from them. After long dialog with different departments of this company I received promises from Claims Department to resolve this problem and they are working on it. They are ordered pickup of their merchandise. But they did not... View More
answered on Apr 4, 2017
You may have grounds for a case. You should continue to try to seek an agreement between you and the seller (not UPS), but if this does not work litigation is your best choice. You likely qualify for small claims court. You may need an attorney for assistance, but you are not required to have an... View More
answered on Mar 30, 2017
A lawyer will need to review the specifics of what "therapy" is being provided. As a general rule, certain types of assistance with finding employment does not require licensing in Colorado. If you are referring to VA work, full compliance with state and federal rules usually required.... View More
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