Do I have to hire a lawyer to start an LLC? If not is it wise to go about it with little legal experience?

Forming a single-member LLC is quite simple in Colorado, and quite inexpensive. Although protection from claims may be limited, the LLC may still...

What is the most cost efficient way to get term sheets for venture capital investment reviewed by lawyers?

Cost is an important consideration when starting a business. You can keep costs down by selecting an experienced attorney who knows how to...

Do I need a lawyer

Whether the signed paper is enforceable may depend on contract law. The basic elements for creating a valid contract are: (1) mutual assent, (2)...

CUSTOMER DEMANDS REFUND ON DAMAGED FURNITURE

I will leave it to the litigators to comment as tow whether a Massachusetts company can be compelled to appear in small claims court in California....

How do I get my business owner to speak to me.

Unfortunately, when the business manager stops taking calls that could mean you are not the only one standing in line to be paid. There may be...

Structuring business entities is often driven by tax considerations. As the previous attorney mentioned, forming another entity as the "parent" or...

Should I request a NDA from people that I am seeking advise?

Assuming the patent has been issued, the patent would only cover the patent claims and other other confidential information. If that patent has...

In a S-corp, if my partner does not pay me, and I am stuck paying their tax liability for profits, what is the penalty?

This is a common problem for an "outside" shareholder in an S Corp. They own shares of the company, the company is making profits, but no...

What kind of attorney so that the 3rd person does not sue us later ?

I agree a business lawyer who works with software start-ups and understands intellectual property rights. Any time collaborators informally share...

I dissolved my MA Corporation 12-31-2013. I have been getting a bill to my Corp apparently for unpaid Corp Excise tax for 2013.

I called the MA DOR (617-887-6367) with the following questions: Q: Who has an obligation to pay the excise tax after a corporation is...