Can they collect if I stop paying on Promissory Note?

I am sorry for your unfortunate situation, but you should understand that many a promissory note is "secured" against some form of property (a...

Selling stock to partner

The answer to this question is entirely dependent on the specific circumstances of your business. Numerous factors come into play in determining...

Is it legally acceptable to run my online business with just a DBA?

As I often advise my clients, the question should not be "does my website need a dba, etc.?," but rather, "why doesn't it require a separate entity...

My boss looks at internet porn in his office!

This may fall under the concept of "hostile work environment." However, this is a very fact intensive inquiry that cannot be done on a forum such...

Where can I find information on business accounting practices/laws.

Generally speaking, many a business can and do demand payment prior to the shipment of goods. In addition, many corporations have fiscal...

I write someone's blog...

As a technical matter, since you are the author and the work was performed on an independent contractor, freelance basis, you retain the copyright...

Inventors and IP driven businesses are often best served by business attorneys that deal with IP based startups. 1: “How do I trademark and...

Convert a NY C corp to a DE C corp - tax implications?

You may want to look at my guide on the matter, which is linked below. However, as I often deal with VC capital and startups, the DE formation...

My partner and I formed an LLC last year, she has refused to communicate with me for nearly 3 months, can I dissolve the LLC?

As has been mentioned the key to your issue is likely answered in the operating agreement. In the absence of that agreement, you will likely have...

Blackmailing me, I will go to jail?

You should know that securities fraud is a very serious offense in the US, which can, in some cases lead to actual jail time for the fraudsters. ...