Delaware Business Law Questions & Answers
Q: Do I need to change my business name?
I would recommend that you change your name to avoid future disputes. The standard for trademark infringement is a likelihood of confusion. Sounds like that is a possibility. Now, if you were using the trademark before the date of first use of the registered mark, you may want to seek cancelation of the trademark.
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Q: Can a min owner in a Delaware LLC be liable to the individual whose co was the majority owner of the LLC?
Anyone can sue anyone if you pay the filing fee. Your question is way too vague. Yes, the operating agreement governs. So does what the claim even is, which you have not stated. Thus, if your real question is the success of such a claim, no one could know based on your post.
Q: Can I contest action taken by shareholders on the basis of lacking authority to take action and voided corporation?
Sounds like a messy situation. A lawyer should review the organizational and board documents (bylaws and board resolutions in particular, as well as examine whether the special meeting was properly noticed). There are many questions here, and they can't be answered without reviewing those documents first. Talk to a local business lawyer.
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Q: Can I charge a finders fee for leading someone to unclaimed property in Delaware?
Yes you can. You promise to provide information to another person in exchange for that person paying you a fee.
Q: Can a Delaware corporation not in good standing file a lawsuit other than under 278?
The answer is "Yes," but if the attorney representing the defendant discovers that the corporation is not in good standing, the attorney will file a motion to dismiss. If the corporation fails to become current with franchise taxes, the Court will grant the motion.
Q: Delaware Incorporated Company Byelaws re quorum. How can business be transacted in the event of absentee shareholders?
Why are some of the shareholders not present? Is it a question of geography or is it a lack of interest? Do the bylaws provide for shareholder action without a meeting, such as by telephone? In answer to your specific question, Delaware law recognizes that your situation may occur, and has a provision to deal with. Any shareholder can apply to the Delaware Court of Chancery for an Order that a meeting be held, and that the shares of stock represented at such meeting (even if less than needed...
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