I recently hired a small cleaning service to deep clean my home and paid a $213 deposit. No contract was signed. The Monday prior to my Thursday appointment my family tested positive for covid. I contacted the business immediately. The owner has said that since she can’t find another appointment... Read more »
answered on Jan 6, 2022
Is it illegal as in the cleaning service can be charged with a crime? No. It's a dispute over the terms of a verbal contract. You say you were never told the deposit was non refundable. They say you were. With nothing in writing, this is a "he said, she said" situation with no... Read more »
I had been in talks with a large college for over a year about running my mobile business on campus, I moved states, and got the insurance/ certifications/ inspections they told me I had to get to work with them (all of which costed money) and after doing all that specifically for this school,... Read more »
answered on Oct 15, 2021
A North Carolina attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It could be difficult for ANY attorney to answer your question based on these brief facts. An attorney would likely want to see agreements, contracts, and communications between you and the business. If you... Read more »
We have been going to them for over a year with zero complaints. The manager says my dog hurt himself. They were rude and refuse to help me understand. We took him to a vet and the vet confirmed he was strangled to death. The company refuses to show me the video footage from today that would prove... Read more »
answered on Aug 17, 2021
You would need to sue them and then as part of the suit demand to see all videos that they took of your dog that day.
God did not lay the pipe! Utility vendor insurance carrier says not liable for damages as no work had been done that was faulty, just normal wear. But also claimed 100 year pipe, only been 50 years in. Another main burst 100 yards down road yesterday. My damage was 4 weeks ago. Should I file... Read more »
answered on Aug 3, 2021
A North Carolina attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for three weeks. You could continue to await a response, but you could also consider reaching out to local attorneys with experience in civil litigation and property & casualty losses. This has the makings of a complex,... Read more »
I read article 39 14-313 under the distribution of tobacco products and you would think it would be no however with the new technology of vending machines being able to use age verification, Would there be a way to get around this legislation and put these vending machines anywhere?
answered on Mar 6, 2021
Unless the state permits that machine you would not be able to get the proper license to sell the product. It is unlikely, for many reasons, for that permission to be granted but you can always contact something like the American Enterprise Foundation to see if their legal arm is willing to... Read more »
I have a yoga clothing business. The name is pura vida yoga. Will that be in conflict with this trademark.
answered on Feb 15, 2021
I am a bit confused. From a business prospective, you are free to choose any name you want. On the other hand, you may be violating (infringing) some intellectual property laws, if your brand name is too similar to another brand. Talk to an intellectual property attorney.
I am a tenant and owner of a counseling service, no longer holding in-person sessions at my rented office space due to the threat of coronavirus. Since the space continues to be unfit for the business purpose for which I entered the commercial lease contract, can I claim the space is “damaged”... Read more »
answered on Nov 10, 2020
This looks like an issue that a North Carolina landlord-tenant attorney would know the most about. Your post remains open for four weeks. Although there are no guarantees that every question is picked up, you might have better chances of a reply under the Landlord-Tenant category. Good luck... Read more »
My business partner got power-hungry and locked me out of my company email and quickbooks account as well as the bank account. She has contacted customers and told them to cease further communication with me. What can I do legally? I am 50% shareholder and a company officer.
State: NC... Read more »
answered on Oct 27, 2020
A North Carolina attorney could advise best, but you await a response for two weeks. Your post could be a little bit difficult to respond to. Unlike many of the basic general legal questions that are posted here, your matter appears complex in nature. To give you any kind of meaningful guidance, an... Read more »
because of this I have left the company to find a better fit for me and I want to know if I can sue them for the lack of pay as it caused me to surrender a vehicle in my name and lose major credit score points?
answered on Aug 27, 2020
More information is required to fully analyze your claim. If you needed to quarantine because you came into contact with covid-19 or needed time off to care for a child whose school or daycare shut down for reasons related to covid-19, and your employer has less than 500 employees, you may be... Read more »
because of this I have left the company to find a better fit for me and I want to know if I can sue them for the lack of pay as it caused me to surrender a vehicle in my name and lose major credit score points?
answered on Aug 27, 2020
More information is required to fully analyze your claim. If you needed to quarantine because you came into contact with covid-19 or needed time off to care for a child whose school or daycare shut down for reasons related to covid-19, and your employer has less than 500 employees, you may be... Read more »
answered on Aug 23, 2020
This is a complicated question in terms of child labor laws, contracts with minors, etc. that may depend on the circumstances and age. However, I am not familiar with any general prohibition against young business owners or age requirements to create an LLC.
They marketed it as a completely new event, changed the price, and refuse to offer deposits back. They have offered other options such as transferring it to next year, pay for the new event, or lose your deposit. It seems pretty reasonable that you should get your money back if they cancel an... Read more »
answered on Jul 15, 2020
This new world comes with new problems. Without knowing about the event, the terms and conditions related to the deposit, or any agreements you have with the event, it is very tough to give you an answer. An example may help. If you bought an airline ticket and your flight was canceled due to... Read more »
Hi I have a marketing business where I put up Facebook ads and connect contractors with potential customers
My question is if the contractor breaks something, doesn’t fulfill the job, or the work is faulty and damages the home how can I protect myself from the customer suing me?
answered on Jul 9, 2020
It would help to have a clear disclaimer in some form as to the limited role your marketing company plays in connecting contractors with prospects. Not sure what information you are using to market but best to disclaim those representations as well in some manner.
I talked to a brewery about buying their WHO 80% Alcohol Formula in bulk and selling it to businesses within the triangle area in NC. I want to see what legal issues there may be and how to avoid getting into trouble.
My email to the brewery was:
"Good morning!
I was... Read more »
answered on Jun 4, 2020
A North Carolina attorney could advise you best, as state law issues could be applicable, but your post remains open for a week. One issue that you could consider is posing this question to a trademark attorney, as that category is not included in the selections made. You are selling someone... Read more »
I am taking multiple part-like products from several companies and combining them to make my own final product. Is it ok for those company logos to show on my website and in my ads?
answered on Jun 3, 2020
Using another company's logo may expose you to a claim of infringement, since it may cause customer confusion regarding the source of your products. It may also create the impression that the brand is either affiliated with your company or endorses your company. If you need to mention the... Read more »
We were contracted by a new customer to provide a skilled service and materials for a project. The new customer is a multi million dollar company in NC. We are a 4 person small business in NC. We fulfilled our end of the agreement, but the customer now says they can't pay us (they can't... Read more »
answered on May 14, 2020
You can certainly pursue a claim against the company for balance due. Based on the amount, I would suggest filing a small claims action. It will have to be filed in the county where the company is based and you will have to present for the hearing. Otherwise, it would have to be filed in District... Read more »
They had an absolute divorce and he pays the taxes on the house. The house was purchase with both of their names as 100% ownership
answered on Mar 6, 2020
They are likely now tenants in common. Typically, this usually undesirable situation happens when people make the mistake of doing their own divorce.
I am a corporation and got half the money up front for special order materials. I got the material started the job, delays/issues happened worh other jobs, weather, help not showing etc long story short verbally had agreed with H/O that job would be complete by xyz date and it wasn't so they... Read more »
answered on Jun 17, 2019
Go to the small claims court and present your case.
I own an S Corp, we close the office last fall due to lack or work. We have not been able to get it going again and we owe 8k in cards and around 15k on a loan. If we file chapter 7 does the debt the company owed then comes to me, or is it gone with the failed company? As of right now I dont see... Read more »
answered on Jun 13, 2019
Unless you signed as a personal obligation on the nite, the debt stays with the s Corp.
answered on May 10, 2019
Your question remains open for four weeks and it's a tough one for an attorney to give you a ballpark figure based on the limited facts here. A North Carolina attorney would likely want to discuss the matter with you in greater detail to determine what happened before they discuss attorney... Read more »
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