Get free answers to your Business Law legal questions from lawyers in your area.
My family is selling a house owned by 6 siblings. They sold it (or are trying to) to a man who wrote them 6 separate personal checks. They all signed some kind of paperwork (unclear what), but left with no paperwork of their own to prove they sold the house. The checks were for approx 80k each, 10k... View More 
answered on Jul 12, 2024
You may have an optimistic view of how quickly state government employees work. It is perfectly possible that the buyer, or escrow agent from the title company, promptly tendered the deed with the necessary recording fee and it hasn't been processed yet.
But it is unwise that the... View More
He’s is not part owner on the llc but understanding it’s his intellectual property I want to make sure everything I’m building doesn’t belong to someone else.
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Jun 22, 2024
Know the difference between the legal name of the business and the trade name, if there is a difference. As an example, Coke could be the trade name for the Coco-Cola Company, Inc. (legal name). You might want to register the trade name with the state's Secretary of State's Office,... View More
He’s is not part owner on the llc but understanding it’s his intellectual property I want to make sure everything I’m building doesn’t belong to someone else.
answered on Jun 26, 2024
Since the individual who provided the name is not a part owner of your LLC but may claim it as their intellectual property, it is important to address this issue to protect your business.
First, verify the legal ownership of the business name. If you registered the LLC under this name and... View More
Is an LLC a "domestic other organization" so I can just file Articles of Entity Conversion of Domestic Business Corporation to a Domestic Other Entity?
If I do this will I get a new EIN?
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on May 15, 2024
While converting your MA C Corp to an LLC is certainly possible, the process might be more involved than you anticipate. Here's why:
Entity Conversion vs. Dissolution and Formation:
- Entity Conversion: While Massachusetts law does allow for entity conversion (as you... View More
Id like to know if a corporation ( more specifically a Inc.) seeks to signs a legal document (e.g. bank loan, lease etc) how must the document be formally signed to be fully legal and valid?
Should the president of the corporation simply sign on behalf of the corporation as follows... View More
answered on Apr 17, 2024
The corporation can authorize anyone to sign on its behalf. It could be an officer of the corporation like the president, a vice president, or treasurer. It could be an employee. It could even be someone who does not work for the corporation at all.
Typically, either the corporation... View More
Id like to know if a corporation ( more specifically a Inc.) seeks to signs a legal document (e.g. bank loan, lease etc) how must the document be formally signed to be fully legal and valid?
Should the president of the corporation simply sign on behalf of the corporation as follows... View More
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Apr 21, 2024
When a corporation, such as an Inc., signs a legal document, the signature should be made by an authorized representative of the company. This is typically done by a corporate officer, such as the president, vice president, or secretary, who has been granted the authority to sign on behalf of the... View More
I am planning to open a traveling bartender service (parties, work functions, [eventually] weddings) as a side gig. However, I want to make sure that I am covered in case someone drives drunk and causes an accident. I will carry event/dram insurance specific for such events for well over a million... View More
answered on Feb 8, 2024
The person who posted this question is quite wise. To think ahead; to plan for the possible. Kudos.
As to the amount of liability insurance, there are several things to consider. First, what are your personal assets? You should have enough insurance that your assets are protected.... View More
I am planning to open a traveling bartender service (parties, work functions, [eventually] weddings) as a side gig. However, I want to make sure that I am covered in case someone drives drunk and causes an accident. I will carry event/dram insurance specific for such events for well over a million... View More
answered on Feb 11, 2024
You could discuss this with your insurance broker. But anyone, whether your broker or the attorneys here, could only say that there is no control over what a plaintiff would go after. It could depend on the facts of the matter and the determination of the law firm. Many law firms could end their... View More
region is for Massachusetts
if you read the MDAR website its really confusing in the wording when discussing the Whole sale which I know for sure they regulate. Its confusing legalese I feel like should be a really simple answer..
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Aug 8, 2023
While the Farm Bill USDA/FDA regulations provide a framework for the cultivation and sale of hemp at the federal level, it does not exempt businesses from complying with state-specific requirements. Therefore, even if you are operating under the Farm Bill USDA/FDA regulations, you may still need to... View More
The TX company is offering a 20% discount on the product they sent, which makes me feel they know they did something wrong. The pens are OK, but I had a desperate need for these mechanical pencils to give to my employees for music editing purposes - one cannot edit rented music with pens.
answered on Jul 30, 2023
Yes, you are correct. They did not fulfill the order properly so they are attempting to mitigate the damages for you and the profit loss for them by offering you 20% off the order you did receive. That does not necessarily mean you have to accept. There may be a few options available to you.... View More
If a client has an outstanding balance and overpays on an invoice, can we apply the overpayment to a different outstanding invoice or do we need to get permission first or do we just have to send them a check for the overpaid amount? Do I also need to contact them first if I sent back the overpaid... View More
answered on Jul 19, 2023
It could depend on the terms of the contract (and subject to state law). The safest approach could be to disclose the error and ask the client if they would like it applied to their outstanding invoice, thereby avoiding any accusations of questionable bookkeeping practices. Your rights to recover... View More
If a client has an outstanding balance and overpays on an invoice, can we apply the overpayment to a different outstanding invoice or do we need to get permission first or do we just have to send them a check for the overpaid amount? Do I also need to contact them first if I sent back the overpaid... View More
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Jul 7, 2023
As with many answers to legal questions, the answer is "it depends". It depends on what kind of contract you and your customer have. For example, a gym membership or statutorily defined consumer contract or retail installment contract may be regulated in such a way as to prohibit the... View More
My wife and I are planning on creating a single member LLC in Massachusetts where she would be the sole member and would be managing day-to-day operations for the business. I would be helping manage the business operations, such as finance, bookkeeping, and administrative items such as managing a... View More
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Jun 8, 2023
No, you don't both need to listed as co-managers. Whether you are a co-manager or manger has little to no bearing on whether you are considered an employee. Employee status analysis is best done under IRS rules. You also don't need to be paid but being paid would bear on employee... View More
Do contract cancellation forms apply to online nonrefundable services? If the buyer had attempted to resolve the issue with the service provider to no avail within one day of purchasing it, do they still have the right to dispute the charges and are viable for refund? Is there at all any way within... View More
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on May 20, 2023
In Massachusetts, there are a myriad of regulations which can pertain to specific types of contracts and cancellations. For example, Uniform Commercial Code governed contracts would likely fall under the definitions of "contract", "contract for sale" and... View More
I am not worried that it could be used against me, but more that someone else, possibly pretending to be the owner of the materials would use it in their own case.
answered on Jul 25, 2024
If your property or identity is stolen, it could potentially be used as evidence in court by an impersonator. However, the legitimacy and admissibility of such evidence would depend on various factors, including the ability to prove the theft and the identity of the true owner.
Intellectual... View More
If my business partner takes steals the commercial plate dump truck with no drivers license without me knowing and crashes into someone or causes injury can I get sued personally? Because he has no license and the only one on the insurance
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Sep 1, 2023
Under the facts you stated above, it's unlikely you would be sued personally as a member of an LLC. If it's a partnership, you might be. I recommend hiring competent counsel to get into further details and review this more thoroughly.
My Florida based company had to file chapter 11, and the disputed wage claim was listed in the bankruptcy. The wage claim was never preserved by this person. However,I am still being sued in Massachusetts( where she lives,) personally for a wage claim that she never preserved. Isn't she... View More
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Jun 19, 2023
I'm unsure what you mean by a wage claim "that she never preserved." This sounds like a case we may handled. Please contact me if it's related to Arete.
I recently started the process of financing a vehicle through a dealer 20 days went by and a new lie every day still no vehicle so I cancelled deal by phone . Its now over 30 day and just finding out loan is still active and first payment is overdue , the dealer is only one who can cancel deal and... View More
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on May 5, 2023
Put your protest in writing.
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Oct 26, 2022
Sur reply.
Since the Plaintiffs' were over the 20 days from service what is the Motion called that can be put in? How does this Motion work within the Courts and/or Judge?
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Oct 24, 2022
20 days from service, see Massachusetts Superior Court Rules 12 and 13.
Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.
The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.
Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.
