Do I have any recourse in a handshake deal for commercial service rendered?

The fact that you have an oral agreement doesn't effect your claim. Oral agreements can be enforceable. The bigger issue is a question of...

I'd like to thank Mr. Lipshutz for finding Bracey v. King. My interest was piqued as years ago I had a case very similar to this. However, while...

Giving away commission - How would you suggest wording it in the purchase offer?

There are several issues here. By law, the real estate commission must be paid to the broker who then pays you so your portion of the commission...

Will I lose my deposit on my commercial retail rental if I break my lease because the owner misled me re the utility bill?

Your relationship with your landlord is governed by your written lease which can be modified by agreement of the parties. I suggest you seek...

It is not clear from your question whether you have a recorded easement or are claiming a prescriptive easement by use. If, indeed, your neighbor...

The typical real estate brokerage agreement provides that you must pay the broker a commission if the property is sold during the term of the...

Can a local government force an LLC to reveal the names of its owners?

The answer is clearly yes the local government can require disclosure as a prerequisite to doing business. Any llc which is going to sign an...

There are several issues here. If there is a written agreement, it may have been verbally amended. However, it sounds as if there was subsequent...

Is it legal for me to set up a side business to sell to a company I am an employee in?

Employees can have fiduciary duties where they are in a position to bind the company even though they are not partners. If you have the ability to...

Generally, the agent works for the licensed broker. The broker works for you and is your agent. You are the principal Theft of your property by...