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answered on Apr 19, 2017
An employer has the right to ask a waiter or anyone else to come in to work. The question is whether you are required to go in if you were not scheduled. The fact is that you are not required to go in, but assuming you are an employee at will there is nothing to stop the employer from terminating... View More 
My partners and I hit a small road bump in opening a restaurant. We ran out of money. We are about 90% complete in our project.
We would like to throw a small party in our business for our friends and family and have then donate to us. If we don't sell anything are we allowed to throw... View More
answered on Apr 17, 2017
It depends on the specifics of the party and whether you'll need parking permits, noise permits, etc. See: http://www.aeesq.com/business-law/food-and-beverage-law/
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answered on Feb 28, 2017
See: https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXX/Chapter140/Section183A
See: http://blog.musicidb.com/2013/10/promoter-license-massachusetts/
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answered on Feb 27, 2017
More facts are needed. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice... View More
answered on Jan 18, 2017
A contract, for starters. It depends on what type of business you want to buy. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me on my law practice website. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any predictions, guarantees, or warranties; or... View More
answered on Jan 18, 2017
There is no law that I know of against US companies doing business with common Russian nationals. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me on my law practice website. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any predictions, guarantees,... View More
I've heard of people having their jewelry on etsy removed due to having a semicolon in their design. It does refer to the project semicolon organization but is just the actual punctuation mark, not their logo or anything like that. Is it still not allowed?
answered on Dec 29, 2016
I see no basis for an IP assertion of rights re: simply a semicolon. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me on my law practice website. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any predictions, guarantees, or warranties; or create any... View More
I entered into a partnership, which went bad and now I am trying to get out of it. Partner not responding to anything I send. I had a partnership dissolution made through rocket lawyer and will be sending it soon.
answered on Dec 11, 2016
You cannot force someone to sign a Contract. If you have a partnership dissolution in progress, you can try to negotiate a resolution or you can litigate the matter. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me on my law practice website. This answer... View More
I have a business membership with a few wholesalers, that allows my business to go inside the wholesalers to purchase items in bulk for the wholesale price. I have been lending this membership to one of my distance relatives. They have been using my business membership to purchase personal items.... View More
answered on Aug 16, 2016
Possibly, more likely they would have a claim but the defense would be they weren't realy "business invitees" but trespassers.. Are the savings worth it to them? Sounds like a lot of hassle for a few bucks off. Also if anyone asks you could have your card hiked per terms of agreement.
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