Is it necessary to obtain an LLC for a small, single person operated business? Or would a simple DBA be sufficient?

There is a difference between necessary and advisable. Moreover, there are many corporate forms other than LLCs (in fact there are at least two...

How to protect a concept that will become a website service business

A point others haven't mentioned is IP capture for things other than branding or form, but content. For instance, the issue everyone faces when...

Can I take someone to small claims and have a chance at actually winning?

I agree with Mr. Cohen. I would consult an attorney. Moreover a few thoughts, usually payment of a debt is accompanied by some form of...

Hi, I was served papers for court and if I just send that person the money and neither of us go to court, does it get thrown out

No, no it doesn't just get thrown out (normally). While where the lawsuit was filed (small claims, circuit court, federal court, etc.) matters, the...

Working with a General Contractor on rehabbing an investment house-he is not performing to our agreement. What can we do?

Quite a bit of this depends on both the nature of the property and the "contract" itself. While there are various laws that address contractors,...

Have a tenant that won't sign a lease what can I do.

Dear Landlord, It doesn't seem that she won't sign a lease, but that she simply wants to make sure she understands what is in the lease. If a...

I installed a camera system in my home after being assaulted by my roommate. Is it legal to record sound on my system?

A few things to keep in mind irrespective of the facts: You are going to have to consult an attorney (more facts need to be given and...

Do I need to provide a reason for rejecting a tenant's move to a larger apt(more bedrooms) in the same complex in Illinois?

To perhaps clarify, the tenant wants to create a new lease, and terminate the old lease, leaving the smaller apartment empty? Since landlord...

Contact an attorney quickly. Why? (a) You may have an contract claim or other employment claim; (b) the causation of the firing may not be the...

How can I find out if pictoid.net is a corporation?

It possibly could hurt your chances. Consider my combined answer to this question and your other question (I purchased Pictoid.com, but...