What does the contract state about written notice? Some contracts specifically identify the types of writing that are acceptable such as certified...

What gets payed first out of the settlement, medical bills or the attorney?

I agree with attorney Rutherford. Be sure to get an accounting from the attorney to be clear and comfortable that you understand.

What do I need to do to make sure that my friend doesn't try to steal my book?

It is a little unclear what you are asking. If she does not have permission to use your createspace account and is using it to sell your book or...

What do I do if someone has threatened to show incriminating information to the authorities in return for money?

Not sure what the ramifications are for you of the photos, but it sounds like you are being extorted to pay money in exchange for not sending...

How can I (or my LLC) quit without getting sued?

You will certainly want to have an attorney review your obligations in the LLC as well as the documentation you are questioning. There are both...

Breach of contact. I live in ohio and had a company perform a service but didn't do it fully.

What has taken so long for you to require performance? Did they substantially do the work they said they would? If not, then you can proceed to...

Settlement Non-Disclosure Agreement?

The nondisclosure agreement likely does not apply. However, be sure that you see the date of the agreement, the effective date of the agreement,...

Non compete clause?

My colleague is correct. You need to look at the terms of your agreement for terms and enforceability. However, something you mentioned concerns...

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Can you get sued for item that you did not sign lease for?

You will definitely want to see what happened with the paperwork and get a copy of the agreement. Then have a discussion with your brother to find...

I am ready to launch business. I plan to: consult/audit/train/coach/publish. Id like to do this all under one business

From a practical standpoint, if all of the businesses are interrelated or integrated, one LLC or Corporation is fine. If you want to operate them...