I am the composer of a musical composition. i agree to let someone write lyrics to the music, do they now own 100 % of the song

Ownership of your composition cannot be taken away from you. You've left out a lot of facts here, but know that whatever is your original creation...

Can i get out of a verbal contract?

Like my colleagues, I feel that's it is not possible to give a definitive answer without more information. However, based on the facts you...

Can a person who had an arguement with a manager from a car rental company in 06 be put on th do-no-rent list until now and

The short answer is "yes." It is the prerogative of a business owner to choose not to serve clientelle for any legitimate reason. A...

Can I win, can I sue?

I recommend hiring a detective to find out where he is. It's good that he's been making the payments (I assume, as promised under the Note), but...

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Am the owner of a single member LLC and the buyer in an asset sale

I agree with my colleagues that you really should have an attorney at a business closing. It's $1,500-$3,000 well spent. The "resolution" sounds...

In a civil court case what does the classification "no fault" mean?

If your case is in the no-fault part, it means that it's a "no-fault" auto case, covered under NY's no-fault laws. The law was set up to expedite...

Is a personal guarantee still enforceable if the corp you signed it to has changed hands 3 times ?

A personal guaranty means that your father has accepted being personally liable for the corporation's debt obligations at the time he executed the...

CAN I SUE FOR NEGLECT?

The best way to assist you is to advise you to contact a law firm local to you which handles medical malpractice and/or personal injury work. Some...

Private Contract..... Contract Law

First, kudos to the Cali lawyer, who very succinctly explained the law in New York on usary. Your question leaves some unanswered questions, so...

Verbal Contracts / car dealerships

The legal answer to your question is that your verbal promise from the dealer is a contract. The practical issues are trickier. To enforce your...