Can an employer ask if I'm going to renew my contract before it ends.

Yes.

Hello, I am looking to start a small retail business with my brother. I have questions about business structure...

I strongly encourage you to speak with an attorney. I pretty much steer clear of general partnerships. More facts are needed to know whether you...

Am I in danger of being sued (and losing) if I do NOT have a non-compete or an ip agreement?

Generally speaking, you are free to conduct any legal business activity unless (i) you have otherwise agreed; (ii) it is protected as trade secret...

Can I sue Bank of America?

Actually, in Texas, banks can foreclose without a judgment. That doesn't mean that she can't sue. An attorney would need much more information to...

Me and former business partner was starting a business in 2010 but never registered the business or name, we signed partnership

You should take the partnership agreement and seek the advice of an attorney. You may also want to bring any accounting statements you may have,...

As always in the law, it depends. If the trust was setup a particular way, then the trust assets, even with you as beneficiary, should be...

What constitutes a hunting outfitter giving good effort and not goofing off?

It depends on what you each of you thought the agreement included. If you wanted all-day hunts, then hopefully that was known upfront. If it was...

Can I sue in small claims in Texas for Breech of verbal contract for the lease of property to be used for business?

Although I feel your frustration, the lessor/seller cannot wait forever. You guys don't seem to be to the point of any sort of binding contract. If...

Where to deposit $60,000,000? Uneducated on what to do!

If you are selling a business for $60mm, then I presume you have attorneys handling the transaction. From that standpoint, I am hopeful that you...

Is my old company able to enforce its extremely vague non-compete contract?

It depends on a host of factors, but I will focus on the restricted activities. If your current employment does not fall within the restricted...