A Michigan PhD was operating as a P.C. and died. He was the sole stockholder and only officer.

A P.C. is a professional corporation. Only a licensed professional can be a shareholder. We would have to know what profession was praticed by...

Can I sign a newly adopted telecommuting agreement "under duress", followed by my name?

Your circumstances do not constitute duress, so duress would not be a defense to enforcement of the agreement. Whether you would have a claim for...

Can I get my money back if I canceled a business contract after 2 days of signing?

You are proposing to rescind the contract, but the law does not generally provide for recission of a business contract. Did you ask to cancel the...

I'm renting from a landlord. He said I could keep the abandoned stuff. Now I'm being sued by the previous tenant. what do I do?

If a lawsuit has been started, you need to either respond to it or suffer the consequences of a determination being made without your...

A person I let stay the night in my home asked to borrow some money for food. I told him I would loan him some. He just took it.

Yes, a repetition of the tragic story of Jean Valjean's respite at the home of Bishop Myriel.

Would my bankruptcy case be in jeopardy due to me working mandatory overtime?

It is conceivable that your case could be challenged as an "abuse" if your income increases, but you are also entitled to a a fresh start. The...

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How do I file for an extension to have my Proof of Claim heard as a creditor in a BK11 hearing?

Short answer: File the proof of claim ASAP and consult an attorney to determine the procedural posture of the case (such as whether a plan has...

I want to get pre- approved financing for a home. two years ago i filed chapter 7, i need proof of my chapter 7.

The two-year waiting period is not imposed by law, but rather by the lender. So it is arbitrary. It's up to the lender to determine when the...

Can a creditor go after wages paid if my LLC can't pay a bill?

Short answer: Not if it's a debt owing by the LLC for which there is no personal liability. We would have to know the nature of the debt and...

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What are the laws on peddling merchandise using university logos, colors, slogans, etc.?

MSU claims a trademark in its logo. The short answer is: Not unless you obtain a license from MSU.