I am "locked out" of a company that I own 33% of. What rights does the 4th entrant have?

Hi, Just as you verbally agreed to participate in this venture you can verbally agree to transfer your interest in whatever this structure of...

What are my rights as an employee and potential business owner?

Hi, As Philip noted, you have too much going on here to expect a lawyer to offer anything based solely on your posting. You can contact any...

A 23 year old man had "flirtatious" text conversations with my 15 year old sister. There were never any swears used, or sexually

A 23 year old man and a 15 year old girl are really still peers in many aspects. That is if he were 33 I would be very disturbed. Most 23 yhear old...

Making another business change their name/logo or both

Hi, Regards to the name itself a lot depends on whether your name can be protected as a trademark. That is, if it is merely descriptive then it...

Hi, Good question. We are speaking about copyright interest here in the first instance. Your logo, while will be used as a trademark, is a work...

If I retained a lawyer to rep. me and shortly after that he loses his license to practice law in my state can i get back my mone

Hi, You have a right to fire your lawyer at anytime and get back any "unused" portion of your retainer. If the attorney has already...

I have a Chapter S corp in PA. Can a company put a judgement against me personally for an unpaid invoice.

Hi, You are correct that shareholders/members are not repsonsible for the debts and obligations of the business. That said, you can certainly...

I have an item designed and patented ('utility') while I was in the university over 17 yrs ago. Any way to protect it now?

Hi, Really, the best anyone could answer at this point is perhaps. The extent of modification will matter. You should probably hire a...

When do you suggest your client company file trademark registration?

Hi, Federal registration is something every business utilizing trademarks in any form should accomplish. Under common law, if you are first in...

The the spouses name go on the business partnership aggreement if she is actively involved with the company?

Hi, A spouse is just a spouse and will have no involvement unless everyone intends that they do. This is not to say that a court would not...