If it's legitimately a limited liability company, it's unclear why you included "Jane Doe" as the defendant. Unless you have cause to believe that you can "pierce the corporate veil" (in other words get the court to hold "Jane Doe" individually liable), you... View More

If she is a "provider or user of an interactive computer service", such as the "Telegram channels" and the "Rumble site", it appears that she is protected by 47 U.S.C. 230, other than with respect to content created by her personally. It would be up to your... View More

If you are buying while in Fla., Fla. law should apply. Regardless, to take legal action, you must see the terms that you agreed to for what procedures and venues apply for resolving any dispute. You likely checked a box for "terms and conditions". By doing that, you agreed to the... View More

The issue is whether the warranty is voided due to your wrongdoing (either intentional or negligent), if any, that caused the damage/issue triggering the need the repair. One issue is the contract language itself, and another issue is the fact issue of whether you actually committed the act or... View More

1) You can do it. Find a form online, or get help from his attorney, and check with the bank before you get your friend to sign it to see if it will be accepted. The bank may have its own form it prefers.

2) No.

3) Aren't you going to mail it to him care of the jail?... View More

You should likely schedule a consultation with a competent and experienced immigration attorney who can discuss the details in a private setting. Does your employee "who isn't documented" have lawful work authorization, such as employment authorization through DACA (Deferred Action... View More

It is not likely that the agreement could be interpreted to prohibit you from sharing the terms with an attorney under such circumstances; and the fact that you do so would probably be confidential in any case. Run your dilemma by an attorney with experience in such matters to determine, first, if... View More

As I understand your question, you believe that an employee of the service provider, Spectrum, furnished text messages to or from you. In order to successfully sue the company, you would have to show that disclosure occurred, the service provider authorized the employee to disclose the... View More

That's impossible to say without reading your condo documents. Generally, the HOA is only liable for putting back the bare drywall but it's possible your documents do not require that. It is also crucial to know if the pipe services just one unit or multiple units. If the pipe services... View More

This is a matter of contract negotiations between the parties; there is likely no issue of "does the law allow it?" Dealers insert into their proposed purchase contracts some bullcrap fees and charges with various labels, with the actual purpose of increasing their profit margin. These... View More

Technically you missed the 30 day deadline if the payment was not received by April 30th. Without knowing how much your dues are and what the frequency is for payments, it is impossible to give you a definitive answer if this amount being demanded is an overcharge. Legally, the management company... View More

The general and applicable rule is as follows: The State of Florida Administratively Dissolved Businesses will be designated with an “INACT/UA” code and will then be held for a term/time period of one (1) year from the date of dissolution or revocation. Any names that are listed by the... View More

Unfortunately, the email vote is not valid under Florida's nonprofit corporations act because there was not unanimous consent.

Florida allows board action to be taken in three ways: (a) a physical (in person) meeting, (b) a meeting by electronic communication "through the use of,... View More

You ask a question that many founders of nonprofits ask. And lawyers who work with nonprofits inevitably deal with the situation that you fear: a board of directors who develop a different view of the direction to take the organization than the founder's view, resulting in strife and board... View More

You knew that the person with whom you contracted was not the owner. Thus, obviously, you were a subcontractor (or in theory you could have had a contract with a non-owner). Since you are going to be paid, I don't see a problem. In the future, get the arrangement in writing.

Yes, the employee can be suspended either with or without pay and/or terminated on this basis. If the employee has an employment contract, you should discuss this situation and have the employee's contract reviewed with a Florida employment attorney to ensure any requirements for suspensions... View More

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answered on Apr 1, 2023

You might want to consider sending Cease and Desist letter because it is first in use. But the question is- when did you learn about this since this other company has been around for a long time, too. Basically, what took you so long? They may have a legal defense of laches (too much time passed).

You basically have two choices. The first option is to start a new not for profit in Florida and wrap up the Indiana nonprofit. The second option is to leave the Indiana nonprofit in place and to file paperwork with the Florida to operate as a "foreign not for profit" in Florida. Which... View More

There are no legal issues here. Your job title is nothing a court of law is going to care about. If your employer wants to make an issue about it in the future, cross that bridge when you come to it.