Is it illegal for someone granted power of attorney to do business under a name that is not their legal name?

This sounds like a debt collection matter. It is very common for the original creditor to assign its rights to a third-party collector. It is not...

How do I find a lawyer who will review my home improvement contact with the contractor I am thinking about hiring

You want an attorney with considerable construction law expertise. You can look on this site or you can contact your local bar association for a...

Best course of action?

This is too complicated for you to do by yourself. You will just create legal and tax problems. One possible strategy would be through a license...

Corporate client asked for adjustment on invoice and request for refund in cash 5,000, is this legal???

Let's start with some initial terminology. Asking if something is "legal" has more to do with criminal issues. It is illegal to kill someone. It is...

Can my employer demand that I spend the night at the hotel on a two day training course ? Is this legal ?

Yes, they can say that you must spend the night. You are free to refuse to do so. Unless you have a contract to the contrary, you are an at-will...

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What should I consider when earning/buying into an S corporation for a consulting business with 2 existing partners?

This is complicated on a legal and tax basis and requires accounting and legal advice. As a matter of correct terminology, you are not coming on as...

Remove a non-contributing partner from a partnership that does not have ANY legal documents

You are going to have to hire an attorney to resolve this. You claim a partnership. Under that partnership, you have various fiduciary duties....

I am current on my car note 7pmts left maturity date 09/16/2012 can they take my truck?

I am sorry, but this does not make sense. You say you have seven payments left under your lending terms. You then say the finance company is...

I am in a land contract with a guy who told me he owned the house. he is now telling me the person he is buying it from defaulte

Did an attorney or title company do a title search before you accepted the agreement? If so, they may be partially liable for this issue. If you...

Licensed software, provided tech details, received deposit. Company backs off, not willing to pay, built solution in-house. Help

Sorry about the problems. You said you licensed the software. That is incorrect. If you sent them a draft which they did not sign, there is no...