Questions answered by John Mansfield Ervin

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Im a truck driver for a large retailer. we are required to provide cell phone records at random. is this legal?

John's answer | Answered on October 28, 2013

Sounds like company policy and you are an "at-will" employee. Employers have flexibility to impose rules and policies like this on their...

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Review of Business Loan Document

John's answer | Answered on October 28, 2013

There are plenty of business lawyers in your area on this site. Use the "find a lawyer" link to contact one near you. Make sure to bring the SBA...

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If a deal falls through with a car dealership can you get your down payment back, if they ask you to return the car?

John's answer | Answered on October 28, 2013

You need to carefully review the contract you signed with the dealership. There is probably language in the contract about what happens to your...

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I am giving my brother a loan. He will sign a promissory note saying he authorizes the executor of my other brother's estate to

John's answer | Answered on October 28, 2013

In inter-family transactions, I would suggest to try to make the loan appear as "arms-length" as possible. Prepare a formal promissory note with...

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I bought an rv in tenn, had a transporter move it it fl. He'd said seller didn't sign tittle. Seller now refusing to sign it.

John's answer | Answered on October 28, 2013

I agree with you that you can't do much without the title to the RV in FL. Please provide the reasons why the Seller is refusing to sign the...

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I have an S Corp in MA (Consulting Business). Can I form a LLC to purchase a condo in FL?

John's answer | Answered on October 28, 2013

Agree that you have asked multiple questions. You can form an LLC to purchase property in Florida if you desire to. Make sure the structure does...

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Who owns the items bought by an lllc company

John's answer | Answered on October 28, 2013

You need to carefully review the lease to determine which items belong to the Landlord. Items such as tenant improvements may belong to the...

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Can a business hold a release if money is owed on a unrelated job?

John's answer | Answered on October 26, 2013

You probably signed some paperwork when you set up the supply account. You should carefully review any contracts you signed to determine whether...

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Car dealer owns the title of the vehicle i have on consignment with him. he has signed a consignment form. should I be worried

John's answer | Answered on October 26, 2013

I think you need to add some more details in order to get a response to your question. It is not clear to me what your question is or the factual...

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I sign a lease contract with a realtor but did not have the money to put down what happen then?

John's answer | Answered on October 26, 2013

Carefully review the lease you signed as it will probably outline the consequences of not putting the deposit down and damages for breach of...

John Mansfield Ervin's Answers (156)

Im a truck driver for a large retailer. we are required to provide cell phone records at random. is this legal?

Review of Business Loan Document

If a deal falls through with a car dealership can you get your down payment back, if they ask you to return the car?

I am giving my brother a loan. He will sign a promissory note saying he authorizes the executor of my other brother's estate to

I bought an rv in tenn, had a transporter move it it fl. He'd said seller didn't sign tittle. Seller now refusing to sign it.

I have an S Corp in MA (Consulting Business). Can I form a LLC to purchase a condo in FL?

Who owns the items bought by an lllc company

Can a business hold a release if money is owed on a unrelated job?

Car dealer owns the title of the vehicle i have on consignment with him. he has signed a consignment form. should I be worried

I sign a lease contract with a realtor but did not have the money to put down what happen then?