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1 Answer | Asked in Business Law and Construction Law for Wisconsin on
Q: We own a construction business and just finished a customer's roof. They put a hold on the payment check.

We finished the customer's roof yesterday and they were happy with the work and paid us with a check. Today, they said they were unhappy with a portion of the roof that is perfectly fine and they put a hold on the payment check. Can they do this?

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 1, 2023

A Wisconsin attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. The first thing to check is whether there is a problem with the work that you were not aware of. However, if the work is satisfactory and meets contract specs, then you could reach out to local attorneys to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Banking and Business Law for Wisconsin on
Q: Can my friend trade stocks and give me a split of the profit, if I gave him advice, but my dad works on wallstreet.

in longer form i am wondering if my friend using his money can trade stocks based on advice that I give him and give me a split of the profit. The reason I don't know if this is legal is because my father working at a Hegde fund and therefore my ability to trade stocks is highly regulated and... View More

David H. Relkin
David H. Relkin
answered on Mar 20, 2023

This is not the kind of question that can be answered publically.

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law and Bankruptcy for Wisconsin on
Q: Privately held company filed for 128 Receivership (WI) last week. I own shares in the company. Can I sell my shares?
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jun 29, 2022

I think you will need permission from the court in order to sell your shares post filing.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law and Business Law for Wisconsin on
Q: Company has '90 Day Comfort & Satisfaction Guarantee. Could a customer get a full refund within 90 day?

Should the company list the full details of the guarantee?

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Oct 9, 2020

A Wisconsin attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. As a GENERAL matter, it might depend on what the rest of the terms of the guarantee outline as remedies for a consumer in the event of less-than-full satisfaction. Since Wisconsin law could govern consumer... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law, Contracts, Insurance Bad Faith and Insurance Defense for Wisconsin on
Q: With consent, can I create an account for another person for liability insurance and purchase a policy on their behalf?

Basically, I want to purchase on-demand liability insurance for independent contractors that get jobs through my site and I want to know if it is illegal to make this purchase as if I am them if I have their consent in signature form.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 9, 2020

A Wisconsin attorney could answer best, but your question remains open for three weeks. Insurance is generally governed by state laws, but as a general matter, if information falls through the cracks and the carrier raises a defense that they were not provided with accurate information as to a... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Business Formation and Business Law for Wisconsin on
Q: A friend and I want to merge our separate LLCs within the next few years to make one business. Is this possible legally?
Gregory Byrnes
Gregory Byrnes
answered on Apr 6, 2020

Yes, it is possible. You will want to review the Wisconsin LLC Law under "SUBCHAPTER XII MERGER; CONVERSION" - Here is the statute: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/183/XII/1207. If the other company is not a Wisconsin LLC, the steps may be different, but every... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law, Civil Litigation and Consumer Law for Wisconsin on
Q: when do you own something you buy from a store

for example if you buy a bottle of syrup from Target when is that bottle of syrup legally yours

Michael Doland
Michael Doland
answered on Dec 24, 2019

This must be a trick question or extreme boredom. The product is yours when you pay the money and get a receipt.

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law for Wisconsin on
Q: Is there any law stating an employee be allowed to see his/her contract?

I have a contract with my employer, but every time I ask for a copy of it I just get an excuse why he can’t do it. Are employees allowed by law to see his/her contract whenever they choose?

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 13, 2019

You posted this in Business Law, a logical choice, but that might be why it hadn't been picked up by an employment law attorney, who is really the person you want input from. You could repost and add Employment Law as a category. As a general legal premise for all areas of law, the practice of... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law, Civil Litigation, Consumer Law and Lemon Law for Wisconsin on
Q: Is it fraud if an owner of a company advertises merchandise at a certain percentage off, but then tells the sales team n

Is it fraud if an owner of a company advertises merchandise at a certain percentage off, but then tells the sales team not to let customers know of these sales?

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 28, 2019

It's possible. It depends on the state of mind with which it's done.

Tim Akpinar

2 Answers | Asked in Business Law and Contracts for Wisconsin on
Q: Can I file a complaint if a company does not disclose the “cooling off period” and inform me of my right to terminate?

Signed an advertising deal with Wisconsin based company which I am now in the process of terminating by way of paying an early termination fee. My question is since they failed to inform me of my right to terminate and no where on the contract does it state it, do I have grounds for a complaint?... View More

Bruce Alexander Minnick
Bruce Alexander Minnick
answered on Apr 4, 2019

Unfortunately, not every written contract is required to have a free "I've got second thoughts and want an early out" clause. In fact, you should be glad the contract even has an "early termination fee" clause, because that is not required everywhere either.

IMO,...
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1 Answer | Asked in Business Law and Contracts for Wisconsin on
Q: If contract has no stated early termination fee can the other party just make one up?

I signed contract in Ga with representative from a Wisconsin company. I am 22 and representative took me to fancy place and offered food/drinks I got caught up and signed a pretty bad deal. I will pay their early termination fee if have to but seems a little unfair. The salesperson told me that if... View More

Bruce Alexander Minnick
Bruce Alexander Minnick
answered on Apr 3, 2019

Unless you signed the contract less than a week or ten days ago the "cooling off" clause has probably expired. Claiming to have been taken advantage of because the sales guy plied you with fancy food and expensive booze while he was convincing you to sign the "bad deal" will... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Bankruptcy, Divorce and Business Law for Wisconsin on
Q: After 35 years of marriage my parents are going through a divorce that's very complicated due to owning many businesses.

These businesses are supported financially by the others during the off season. They have a substantial amount of debt that is personal and the businesses. My father wants to file bankruptcy right away before trying to sell assets and my mother does not agree with him. He wants to keep one business... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Oct 20, 2018

This is such a complex question with so many variables that it is impossible to properly answer here. It depends on whose name and how assets and liabilities are held as to what the proper action. Each can file separately if necessary, but generally speaking both parties are best served by filing... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy and Business Law for Wisconsin on
Q: How does a business proceed on getting there vehicle back as a lienholder , if the client has a chapter 7 discharge?

Can we legally contact after discharge of ch 7 if they still have our property and are not paying?

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Aug 25, 2018

Yes. You cannot collect any money from the debtor unless they filed a reaffirmation agreement, but you are entitled to possession of the vehicle if they are not paying for it. Consulate a local attorney who call help you reclaim the car.

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1 Answer | Asked in Business Law, Collections and Employment Law for Wisconsin on
Q: I have a note against the company I work for. I loaned the company money. How can I collect the money?
Sarah Lynn Ruffi
Sarah Lynn Ruffi
answered on Apr 23, 2018

It depends on the actual language of the note.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Business Law for Wisconsin on
Q: What consitutes a valid verbal contract between a business and a potential customer?

In Sept, we got a rough estimate from a local tree trimmer to remove 3 branches from a tree overhanging our home. He was too busy for such work at the time. We agreed to wait until he was free, then we would revisit the estimate and specify the specific work we were looking at. 5 months later,... View More

Sarah Lynn Ruffi
Sarah Lynn Ruffi
answered on Apr 23, 2018

Based on your facts, it does not seem that you had a contract. A contract requires a meeting of the minds (i.e. exactly what work would be done, when and the cost). As I understand your situation, you wanted 3 limbs removed, which did not include one containing a woodpecker nest. You asked to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Business Law and Civil Rights for Wisconsin on
Q: Merchandise bought and shipped from USA, force to return to China for refund?

I bought A drone from a company that has 2 US warehouses, but the main headquarters are in China. I bought the drone from the California Warehouse with US Currency and had it shipped to me in the US. The drone was defective and I was asked to ship my drone to Guangdong China for a refund. They said... View More

Jingzhan Wang
Jingzhan Wang
answered on Jan 14, 2018

you can ask for compensation for shipping back to China

2 Answers | Asked in Business Law and Collections for Wisconsin on
Q: I am ready to send a business owner the creditor demand letter. Do I need to mail it?

This business owner owes me over $10,000. I texted him and emailed him asking him to pay me back but he just ignore me. I can mail a demand letter to him but my guess is he won't read it. I just want to start this process. How should I start? Thanks!

William F Sulton
William F Sulton
answered on Sep 6, 2017

You should consider filing a lawsuit. If the contract is between two businesses, you will need to hire a lawyer because only a lawyer can represent a business in court.

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1 Answer | Asked in Business Law for Wisconsin on
Q: Can you still sue a client that signed a contract but did not pay deposit?

I had a client hire me to photograph her engagement and wedding. She stated she'd pay deposit at the engagement shoot. After shoot Qatarshe stated she would pay from the invoice that day. She did not. I got edits done sent them her way without the ability to download yet. She asked about... View More

William F Sulton
William F Sulton
answered on Jul 27, 2017

You may sue her for breach of contract. Among the relief you request in the lawsuit should be an injunction prohibiting her from publishing your work.

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law and Consumer Law for Wisconsin on
Q: Store is closed for internet service is down. provider says they don't have enough techs. No service for days. lawsuit?

Internet provider says they may not be out until next week. I have business class internet. They keep saying they will try to get someone out right away but they never do. I keep calling every 2 hrs. I was given a ticket number for an expedited service but it hasn't happened yet. The internet... View More

William F Sulton
William F Sulton
answered on Jul 13, 2017

The short answer is yes. The provider has breached its contract with your business and, as a result, your business is losing money. That is actionable in court.

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law and Business Formation for Wisconsin on
Q: when an LLC is formed and a member invest personal money, is that members personal assets at risk?

In the event of a liability lawsuit or bankruptcy

Glenn B. Manishin
Glenn B. Manishin
answered on Feb 26, 2017

No, that is the legal function of the LLC form, shielding personsal assets of the members absent fraud or commingling.

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