Questions answered by James J. D'Esposito

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How does startup website approach established company for partnership?

James's answer | Answered on July 10, 2017

Definitive advice from an attorney will require your consultation with an attorney, but to limit personal liability you should form a limited...

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How do I get paid for subcontracting work while on H1B if my employer went out of business?

James's answer | Answered on July 10, 2017

You should discuss those issues with experienced Immigration and Employment Attorneys, so I am changing the Practice Area so that your question...

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H1B transfer complications?

James's answer | Answered on July 10, 2017

I am changing the Practice Area so that your question might be answered by Immigration Attorneys.

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[MN] The previous partner for a "partnership" sued to be bought-out. However, no business entity was formed & a lost agreement.

James's answer | Answered on July 10, 2017

From your description, it sounds as if you and your partner formed a general partnership and your "re-use" of the website and trademark filing may...

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Did I just sign something that gave the officers of the Corp the right to transfer my stock to them?

James's answer | Answered on July 10, 2017

I agree with Mr. Goldberg. The cited clause merely delegates to the officers the ministerial authority to take all necessary steps to cause the...

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Can an S-Corp be sold without one of the members agreeing to the sale?

James's answer | Answered on July 10, 2017

I agree with my colleagues that the organizational documents of the Corporation must be reviewed to determine whether the sale was duly authorized....

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When setting up a for profit B-corp, what special verbage needs to be including when filing the article of inc?

James's answer | Answered on July 10, 2017

You should consult with an experienced Corporate Attorney to assess the benefits and restrictions of corporations that pursue a social purpose in...

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Do I have a case?

James's answer | Answered on July 03, 2017

You may have a cause of action, but you aptly describe your situation as messy. The absence of an acquisition agreement certainly compromises your...

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Will I still have to pay the $800 annual fee for CA LLCs if I have not yet conducted any business since I filed?

James's answer | Answered on July 03, 2017

I agree with my colleagues that he $800 fee is due regarding the absence of any business activities.

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Can a partner in a business remove the other partner from Ohio Workmans Comp without their approval?

James's answer | Answered on July 03, 2017

You should clarify whether the company is an LLC or a partnership, as the structure of the company may impact the answer to your question. You...

James J. D'Esposito's Answers (7982)

How does startup website approach established company for partnership?

How do I get paid for subcontracting work while on H1B if my employer went out of business?

H1B transfer complications?

[MN] The previous partner for a "partnership" sued to be bought-out. However, no business entity was formed & a lost agreement.

Did I just sign something that gave the officers of the Corp the right to transfer my stock to them?

Can an S-Corp be sold without one of the members agreeing to the sale?

When setting up a for profit B-corp, what special verbage needs to be including when filing the article of inc?

Do I have a case?

Will I still have to pay the $800 annual fee for CA LLCs if I have not yet conducted any business since I filed?

Can a partner in a business remove the other partner from Ohio Workmans Comp without their approval?