Against the bank, it's doubtful you'll have any recourse. I've reviewed checking account contracts before, and they are massive and buttoned up tight! Still, it cannot hurt to have a commercial attorney provide direct service to you and weigh in.

Against your daughter, you... View More

It depends. For one thing, if you plan to continue working for your boss while you start the new business that competes with him, this could be risky. Further, if you have a contract with your boss that contains a non-compete provision or non-solicitation provision, this could also pose a... View More

It depends and an attorney would probably need additional information before being able to answer this question. I suggest speaking to an accountant to understand the tax issues first and then speak to an attorney.

This actually is not an employment law question. This is simply a matter of having property that does not belong to you that needs to be return. In general, yes, they can expect you to return their property regardless of the cost or the reason for an additional cost. I recommend you speak to... View More

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answered on Jan 31, 2018

If you mean a rental storage unit then you may have rights to the contents if they were his and left to you in a will or otherwise inherited. If you mean it was his storage building but is currently leased to someone, then you would have to negotiate with the leaseholder or wait until the lease... View More

Contracts can generally be terminated by either party, depending on the terms of the written contract. However, unilaterally changing a contract is not appropriate. There roofer is allowed to sell his business. The question becomes whether you have anyone to collect from if you were to sue for the... View More

It sounds like you're acting as a Secretary of a N.C. corporation and attempting to comply with Section 55-16-01 of the North Carolina General Statutes in keeping the minutes of all meetings of the board members.

I am unaware of a specific requirement under North Carolina to include... View More

Many powers and restrictions of an HOA are outlined in the governing documents of the HOA. Please consult your articles and bylaws and/or an attorney to determine if these rights are spelled out in them.

The title of a contract is not as important as what's in it. What's in the contract will depend on your desires and requirements and the manufacturer's desires and requirements. If North Carolina law will control the document, English seems like a sensible choice; if Italian law,... View More

Its impossible to answer this question without additional information. Corporations are not entitled to have all actions filed against them to be filed in their home state. It will depend on the written contract, if there is one, the type of claim and other factual considerations. You should... View More

No. The landlord should provide you with a copy of the signed lease. Unless there is some provision in the lease that allows him to charge a fee for modifications to the lease, the fee would not be appropriate. Also, if it is not in the lease, it was not agreed to prior to the modification, so it... View More

Unfortunately, there is not enough information in your question for an answer to be provided. It will depend on the facts of th issue and the written contract.

Generally, you would not be personally responsible for the debts of the LLC. Piercing the corporate veil is the way that you get behind the LLC to individual members. There are many factors that determine whether the veil can be pierced. Co-mingling is one, inadequate capitalization, failure to... View More

While I'm not exactly sure what the second part of your question is asking, a trademark filed with the USPTO will protect the LLC name if it is distinctive and unique, and that will apply nation-wide. Many local businesses don't opt for this level of protection if they only plan to... View More

You can certainly discuss this issue with a district attorney, but it is unlikely they will take any action. It is really a civil matter and can be pursued through a variety of causes of action to address the issues you describe. You may also consider contacting the Consumer Protection Division of... View More

I assume you're asking about LLC naming conventions, because that is the most common type of corporate entity formed to hold real estate for investment purposes. Many real estate investors form LLCs for each property and name the LLC after the street address of the property. For example:... View More

I have a story about a boy who never grew up. My question is: Is Tinker Bell a fairy or magical child? The question can't really be answered without reading the book. Similarly, it's unlikely that an attorney is going to be able to offer you any substantive advice about a contract... View More

Members of an LLC have a right to inspect the books and records of the company upon request, subject to certain restrictions that may be included in the operating agreement or articles of organization. You should consult your operating agreement and articles to determine whether either restricts... View More

The percentage ownership does not necessarily determine what management rights you have. The bylaws and/or articles of the company/partnership/corporation should spell out what the ownership and management rights and duties of each person are. If you have a copy of the bylaws or articles, there... View More

No one can force you to do anything you do not want. However, the employer can fire you if you do not.