I owned a business with my ex and after turmoil and force I exited the situation and the relationship. it is a food business we started together.The business and all recipes were my idea which he admits and has via text - I left but because the situation had become unbareable with his mental abuse... Read more »
If you had a legal partnership, i.e. filed that way, and can prove you were a partner, then you can make a claim. You have an uphill climb on some issues due to the lack of more writings, but there are default laws that protect you.
This has been going on since the beginning of this year. Landlord said they could not evict anyone because of covid-19. Second hand smoke is considered a health hazard. I had found that the Landlord can evict someone because of a health issue. How can I have my Landlord to honor there non smoking... Read more »
It has been extremely difficult for landlords to move landlord/tenant cases forward during the Covid-19 pandemic. For tenants that have filed Hardship Declarations, proceedings are stayed through August 31, 2021, except in very limited cases of extreme nuisance. Not to suggest that the health... Read more »
My husband signed a one year lease but ended up getting a job in another part of the state so he needs to terminate his lease early. They are saying he needs to pay one month rent as an early termination fee. In the lease where that information is to be printed the space is empty and is actually... Read more »
Unless the lease contains specific provisions that allow for early termination, there is not right for the tenant to terminate a lease early and the landlord can seek to hold the tenant responsible for the full term of the lease. It is not uncommon for landlord's to request a payment to agree... Read more »
I need to make sure the contract is legally binding and I am becoming owner of said business.
I am on SSI & SSDI as my income.
The business is strictly a website type business.
I'm sorry your question remains open for two weeks. The format here is usually quick general questions, which is why it could be difficult to get a response to review a contract. You could use the "Find-a-Lawyer" tab above to reach out to attorneys or search independently online.... Read more »
My Attourney haven’t said that there was an offer yet. Just wondering if an offer likely is on the table already thank you, the opposing counsel lost summary judgement and the appeal for summary judgement was also denied does the case settle for an additional amount went summary judgement and the... Read more »
Remittitur is the process by which a court reduces a jury's verdict on damages (as opposed to additur, the process by which a court increases a jury's verdict). If this happened on your case it means that the jury returned a verdict in your favor. If the Court granted the... Read more »
Judgement if lawyer fees from a contempt in custody. He hasn't paid anything and won't pay. After I get a judgement for contempt again, can the PA judgment be recorded against his house in NY?
Every state has a process for "domesticating" foreign judgements. It usually starts with obtaining a triple certified copy of the foreign judgement. A collection attorney in New York can help you with this.
A tenant to a lease cannot be unilaterally removed from the lease without his or her consent.
Car was shipped to NY from dealer in Texas before I signed all papers and before dealer signed any papers and therefore the lease was never effectuated and I believe should be void. The transporting of this expensive car prior to a binding agreement was a form of entrapment. Noticed the dealer... Read more »
Yes. If the contract was signed in New York, in particular with a New York-based business, then it is almost definitely controlled by New York laws... assuming there's no arbitration agreement or Choice of Laws Clause in the contract.
Good luck with your case!
My contract stipulates that he has the rights to two of my games, and my next few. I've given him the games I'm required to, and he is optioning them (they will never be produced). The second game he has rights to is for a vague idea for a game that was never finished (he never provided... Read more »
You need to consult with an attorney to review your contract to understand your risks and options.
I designed a game and it was picked up by a games publisher who has since been revealed to be a scammer, and their reputation in the industry is lower than dirt. Unfortunately, they refuse to relinquish any of my titles despite never producing anything. Can I design new games with similar themes to... Read more »
Ah, what an interesting legal area! Games-related cases date back quite a bit. On the analog side, you have Parker Brothers (now Hasbro) fighting to protect Monopoly by imitators like anti-Monopoly and Ghettopoly over decades. On the digital side, you can all all the way back to Pong for video game... Read more »
In August 2018 I signed a contract for production of a modular home. The contractor required 10% down to obtain the design and guarantee cost of home. Over the past 3 years we have dealt with multiple issue. I have come to find out that the delays were mostly lies on the part of the contractor.... Read more »
Greetings. It appears you are unhappy with the progress of your modular home construction. In New York, disputes between modular home vendors and buyers are governed by their written agreement. The agreement will have provisions concerning performance, time, and, often, disputes, which may have... Read more »
We signed a contract in January, paid a down payment and expected to close 2 weeks ago but the title company wouldn’t release the title until a problem with the pool was fixed. The seller has now resisted the house and is holding an open house on the property today. As of yesterday the title... Read more »
A seller cannot relist if you have a signed contract. However, you would have to sue to stop a sale to someone else.
No one here is likely to know the answer to that, based on the facts at hand. It could depend on the terms of service or any other user agreements. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
As stated in my attorneys email, “i will ask the court to release me as your attorney and waive 100% of my bill. it is in your best interest to find another attorney”
I found an attorney. Now he is holding my file ransom saying:
“ My research this weekend shows that my... Read more »
I think the first email controls, as you relied on it in getting another attorney. Holding a file for fees is called a charging lien. There are rules governing this.
IF AN APPLICATION ON ITS FACE DOES NOT PROVIDE TERMS AND AGREEMENTS FOR THE APPLICANT, CAN THE ISSUER OF THE APPLICATION IMPOSE ANY LEGAL SUITS REGARDING THE APPLICATION?
Employment applications are invitations to be considered for employment. They are not contracts nor do they guarantee that someone will be considered for a job. Many require certifications that accurate, complete, and truthful information is being provided under penalties of perjury.
Job... Read more »
I signed a contract to purchase a condo in 2019 (before the coronavirus) and put a 10% down payment for the condo. However, after the coronavirus hit, my business took a very hard hit, and I am unable to pay for the amount of the condo. When I had purchased it, the plan was to pay for the condo in... Read more »
It depends upon the terms of your contract. However, you need to be a tough guy to make things harder for the seller so you can get some back.
Let’s say Business A owns the lot and let’s customers use the lot between 9 am - 5 pm. Business B wants to use the lot between 5 pm and 10 pm for its customers. How could they go about striking an agreement to do this in NYC?
One option is to sit down with an attorney to discuss applicable issues - duration, terms of agreement, security measures, snow removal, insurance, maintenance, etc. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
NYC Labor Law Question for Medical Practice: (1) If we find proof that a doctor employed by our practice is also working for another practice during their employment contract with us, and during our practice office hours, thus violating the non-compete agreement, are we entitled to collect any... Read more »
Your rights will be governed by the employment contract as to the non-compete and time off. You cannot offset your claims against earned salary, or you will subject yourself to labor violations. You need a court case to determine your rights.
In the PDF you see the signed contract and a copy of the passport of each actor. The originals are non-existing (paperless office). Would my PDF document/scan suffice in the court of law in the US should that be necessary one day?
It could depend on the court system. There is no universal standard nationwide - there are different jurisdictions and different court systems, where different courts might have their own requirements. Digital files are commonly used in discovery exchanges, but it would probably be advisable to... Read more »
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Greetings:
The short answers are:
1. You can always terminate an attorney client relationship; at anytime;
2. Pursuant to the Statute of Frauds, any binding arrangement regarding real property must be memorialized in writing to be legally enforceable.
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