Accepting startup funds from non-accredited family & friends in return for equity.

There are two issues not stated. One, what is the form of the business, i.e. corporation or LLC. Second, how many shares are you giving out and...

Collecting donations online

You cannot do this the way you are contemplating. You cannot profit from works, even if you attribute the source. You cannot take donations...

I am subletting part of a commercial space and putting my signage in front of the storefront, will signing a release protect me?

Smollens is right on the awning. You cannot just put up awnings. However, your question was about liability. The answer is you are not...

Can I sue the limo company for my fees incurred and a refund?

I cannot see how the liability is over $5000, making it a small claims issue. There are no punitive or soft damages, like emotional distress. The...

How to fire a contractor that my business partner (with whom I'm in litigation) is using to serve his interests?

Your rights to simply fire someone will be governed by the operating agreement. If you used the "form" or have none, then you do not have the...

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Urgent DMV registrations and plates

If you are moving to CA you need to register there. There is nothing you can do to expedite the process that quickly. You can get the title and...

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I need a lawyer that handles fraud against small business, specifically in the restaurant busines.

While such a suit can be expensive, it is the only recourse for a minority interest. The upside is that these cases often settle.

Do I have a case against my landlord for a verbal agreement that he's now denying?

You cannot sue on an oral promise to lease. Your lease is up, the business is closed and the landlord is not going to cut you in on the profits...

I'm unemployed, have 0 assets, and have just been named as a defendant in a personal injury suit. Should I file bankruptcy now?

Do not file yet. Deal with the criminal case and see where you are.

Do I have to let a contractor back in my house after he has damaged my property and did sloppy and unprofessional work? In NY.

Why would you think you have to let him in? No one can come into your house uninvited. The issue is whether you have to pay him. Take photos of...