Verbal employment agreement

Based on what you are describing, the former employees may be in violation of Pennsylvania's Uniform Trade Secrets Act which prohibits anyone from...

Can we sue a photographer for an extra payment for a wedding when the services were not rendered?

The return of your deposit and additional payments will depend on what the photographer's contract provides if the event does not occur. Depending...

Can a non-compete agreement be enforceable if i leave current employer but go to a totally different industry other than current

It depends on what the non-compete agreement states, particularly if the agreement defines who is a "competitor" or what it means to be in...

What is my next step

It is unlikely that the seller will agree to "settle" and give you back all the money you paid for the business. Therefore, if you wish to obtain...

Can a seller decide he doesn't want to sell and just return the down money?

I would recommend you meet with a lawyer to review the situation. The contract itself may allow for specific performance as a remedy or you may...

The short answer? Yes, you can sue the contractor. But I HIGHLY recommend you discuss this matter with an attorney ASAP as there are many issues...

Can my friend take me to court if I don't agree to pay for refinishing on a dresser that was damaged without knowing who did it?

She can attempt to take you to small claims court (where matters under $12,000 are heard - unless she is claiming that refinishing the entire...

I was injured on 10/22/07. No settement yet. How long does this process take? Or how long could It take??

Sadly, the civil litigation and settlement process can be drawn out for many years and I can understand how frustrating this may be for the client....

Can I break a joint lease that hasn't yet started if I've already paid the security deposit? Should I sign the addendum?

Though the answer is likely found in the lease terms itself, generally speaking, a lease takes effects when it is signed. As such, even if you've...

What will happen or might happen?

It is not likely that she will "get off" based on her prior criminal history (assuming that her most recent actions are reported to th. While I am...