It depends on how the contract is written. It could be that the $500 is a non-refundable deposit, but no lawyer can confirm that for certain...

Reading your post at face value, it is immediately apparent that your nonprofit should hire a California corporate lawyer who regularly advises...

Assuming you are the principal under the POA instrument, try checking with the drafting lawyer, and also with the Register of Deeds, if the...

I totally agree with Attorney Love. Any lawyer who regularly deals with contacts and employment issues would want to review the entire non-compete...

As with most things in commercial real estate, the answer likely can be found in the terms of the commercial lease; almost all material terms of...

You are correct that all numbers should come to zero before the Final Accounting can be approved with the Clerk. Depending on either the terms of...

This matter would be the province of a personal injury lawyer, general civil litigator, or lawyer with a particular focus on defamation claims. ...

I agree with Attorney Love. This is inappropriate and unprofessional, but not illegal, or actionable in a civil sense. I wish it were otherwise. ...

In order to best ensure that you are protecting your interests in this business, I strongly suggest consulting with a New York-licensed corporate...

Yes, this is lawful, if you both own the property and there is no written agreement prohibiting unilateral improvements. For longer-term...