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I have a customer that I renovated a bathroom for. They were unhappy with everything from the start. Nothing wrong with the work. But they're extremely picky. They are now asking for proof of insurance, which I do have. Do I have to provide it after contract was already signed? Also I had them... View More
answered on May 29, 2024
It could be worth checking with a local attorney what the law is on providing insurance. No one could judge your position or their position without seeing the contract and your work. But in some settings, the claimant will have to place the matter into suit to obtain the insurance info. And if... View More
Sales would occur in-person and online. I have no intention of modifying the packaging for the products I purchase/resell. I would like to include products such as a hydration packet (ideally Liquid IV) a protein bar, vitamins, face wash, and pain medication.
answered on May 19, 2024
To develop a bundle recovery product that includes wellness products for sale in California, both in-person and online, there are several legal considerations to keep in mind:
1. Resale of products: If you are purchasing products from other brands and reselling them, ensure that you are... View More
A separate LLC for the bar
answered on Apr 14, 2024
While there may be specific circumstances that influence the decision to form separate LLCs, my general recommendation is to do so. Establishing separate LLCs can raise your expenses and increase the time you invest, but it offers significant protection for both your personal assets and your... View More
answered on Mar 20, 2024
Talk to the landlord to negotiate an early termination, although landlord is under no obligation to do so. Landlord might ask for a payment. If landlord is in default of the lease, then use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local real estate attorney to review the lease and the situation, and... View More
answered on Jan 28, 2024
When drafting the Terms of Service (ToS) for your dating site, it's important to clearly outline how user data will be managed, including the use of third-party services. You should explicitly state the circumstances under which data might be shared with third parties and the measures in place... View More
I have an overdue personal credit card, who may be filing a lawsuit against me. I also recently opened a business this year under an LLC and I want to know if the credit card lawsuit can go after my business?
answered on Oct 2, 2024
Yes. This is called "reverse veil piercing". If there is no meaningful distinction between yourself and the entity, then the credit card company can bring an action against both of you.
It’s from a website and I got it from my self paying for a radio and other listening things to advertise for my donations
answered on Jun 4, 2024
I apologize, but I don't have enough context to fully understand your question or situation. It seems like you may be asking about using donations you receive from advertising on radio and other platforms to pay for a cryonics membership. However, without more details, it's hard for me to... View More
answered on Mar 25, 2024
The debt will still be owed by the converted entity.
answered on Nov 29, 2023
Use the Find an Lawyer tab to retain a local commercial litigation attorney to review the contract and the facts, send a demand letter to the vendor, and file a lawsuit if not resolved. If you prove the breach and obtain a judgment in court, then you can file a judgment lien against the vendor,... View More
I had an upcoming scheduled deposition on a case that was a guaranteed win. The plaintiff's attorney knew this and did not want to go to trial or come out of his pocket any further. He has simply been trying to get me to spend enough that settling is the better option.
I am not... View More
answered on Sep 26, 2023
You should immediately settle for the $2,000 if that offer is still on the table. It will cost you much more than $2,000 to defend the matter at trial. If Plaintiff recovers any amount of a judgment, he will be awarded attorney fees under employment discrimination fee shifting provisions. Most... View More
I am in Ohio. My company performed a service at a business location. The company that hired us is an entirely different company, a contractor for the business location. The company that hired us refuses to pay us. We are going to file a lien, but need to know if we can file the lien on the... View More
answered on Sep 8, 2023
The mechanic's lien must be recorded in the county recorder's office against the real estate on which the work was done using the proper legal description. There are very specific requirements and time limits to file a valid lien. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local real estate... View More
He boards them when he is training them.
answered on Aug 3, 2023
In Ohio, running a business training and boarding dogs may require permits or licenses, depending on local regulations and zoning laws. It's essential for your neighbor to check with the city or county authorities to determine the specific requirements for operating a dog training and boarding... View More
They think I am running a business that has been defunct for 9 years. I produced evidence that this was not the case and proof I made them aware of this years ago. I sent this to the tax office, Attorney General and the courts. They were dragging their feet so I contacted Ohio Senate and got them... View More
answered on May 25, 2023
Keep om writing to the authorities not less often then every three weeks. Explain everything, in detail. Do not give up. Eventually you will indeed get their attention and they will respond in a correct positive manner. Don't give up!
DAVID OSTROVE
Attorney at Law
6157 Wooster Ave
L.A., CA 90056
Will this hold me liable or admit fault and leave me open to being sued at a later date even though I am not admitting fault
answered on Apr 5, 2023
You have a low likelihood of being deemed to have admitted fault by giving a refund. Businesses give refunds for things for unhappy customers all the time.
They are a BWC drug free workplace but I was 10-99 and not even an employee. I never took a pre or post drug test. Is this legal?
answered on Mar 16, 2023
Yes. Even if you were an employee, Ohio allows for termination of employees who use medical marijuana.
Become the assignee of the deceased member's portion of interest in the company? Or can the LLC's operating agreement keep them from receiving any of the profits generated yearly by the LLC until dissolution of the company?
answered on Mar 11, 2023
One spouse may certainly inherit the other’s interest in the LLC or part of it. It’s not exactly automatic. Exactly what depends on the total estate, other heirs, and terms of any will, prenuptial agreement, or other contracts. Inheriting is not exactly the same as being an assignee but the... View More
While under contract for sale, pipes froze and burst causing extensive damage (we had already relocated so it was not caught immediately.) The buyer went through with the sale but at a $25k reduction in price. Can I ask my home insurance company to compensate me for this loss in value?
answered on Dec 30, 2022
Whoever owned the home at the time of the damage turns in a claim to their insurance company.
If I were to be in a partnership LLC, and my partner wants to transfer a property into the company, would that automatically affect his amount of ownership like an initial capital contribution would? Or is there a choice to not give over ownership for the contribution to the company
The... View More
answered on Dec 22, 2022
This first question is "what does your operating agreement say about it?" If you don't have one, then the question becomes whether this is being transferred for value received, transferred without value, and why the transfer is being made.
If it is being made for value from... View More
Do stock transfers then have to be recorded on the shareholder ledger?
What if some of the original stock certificates have been lost?
Do company officers have to sign off on the transaction?
answered on Dec 19, 2022
Ohio Revised Code Chapter 1701, https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/chapter-1701, provides the legal framework for an Ohio for-profit corporation, and specifies procedures for issuing and transferring stock, which should be recorded in a ledger or other records of the corporation by the... View More
I believe section 4113.19 prohibits deductions from employee wages; but are there any other sections that I can reference to help get a better idea of what’s legal?
Additionally, what constitutes an “express contract”? I’m sure the “contract” was somewhere in the mountain of... View More
answered on Nov 29, 2022
The code section you've cited permits employers to deduct from wages for damages to company property, provided there is an express contract between the employer and the employee putting the employee on notice that he or she will be held accountable for damaged property and equipment. An... View More
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