Has anyone come across a court case of a temp/ work agency suing a worker for quitting early or without notice?

No. But let me add tags of employment and independent contractor and see if you get better replies.

If money is owed on a promissary note and the collateral is a defunct business, can it be enforceable?

The fact that the collateral is impaired or even worthless doesn't change the debt. The debtor, absent any defenses of which I am presently unaware...

My lawyer did not disclose friendship with the other person's lawyer.

No it's actually the opposite. You want lawyers to be friends. This only helps you when you need a document, extension, or small favor. The goal...

I work as an independant contractor, but was made to sign a non compete, will it hold up?

You might need a Texas employment law specialist for this. Generally, however, I think you'll find that Texas Courts disfavor non-compete covenants...

What legal procedures I should follow in order to secure myself legally when opening a handcrafted lamp business?

Yes forming a Texas LLC is inexpensive and effective solution to your issue. And yes, you need to obtain liability insurance for your new LLC....

Can I sue my landlord

You'll need a FL lawyer for this. But at least in TX, I would recommend that you appeal the Judgment if it is not too late. Even if it is too late...

You might be able to get a resolution through the Houston Bar Association. Try it, nothing to lose: http://www.hba.org/services/fee-dispute-committee.

I am unaware of any prohibition that would keep you from qualifying an existing foreign (non-Texas formed) LLC in Texas, or forming a new LLC in...

Is there anything i can do to contest a memorandom of contract of sale?

Oftentimes Contracts prohibit recordation of Memo of Agreement. Oftentimes, but not always. Regardless, your Buyer is attempting to preclude you...

Do I need to move my shed?

There's a fair chance that your HOA has waived its requirements. Get a lawyer who understands residential real estate law in your area by using the...