What legal and ethical implications must I consider when starting a Music Magazine?

Careful planning is required regardless of the business. You really can’t break it down to what is “most important” because each is significant and...

Can I get the house?

It is unfortunate that this agreement was not put in writing. An agreement for real property normally must be in writing to be binding. There are...

30 Days Notice Question

Your rights depend in large part on the terms of the lease so you must review the lease to see the termination notice requirement. Colorado is not...

Is it legal for a landlord to change the locks for a store we're renting without notification and to bar us out?

In most states, self-help eviction or changing locks absent an order after an eviction proceeding is usually not allowed. There are possible claims...

Unless Texas is rather unusual, there is no law that allows a member with a fixed percentage to suddenly get a greater percentage or more rights...

As indep. contr. is my no-compete still valid to the new purchasing ownership if I am not staying as an indep. contractor?

What normally happens is that the agreements are assigned to the buyer and the buyer can enforce. Whether this happened or not is unknown. It also...

Does commercial lease with defined 2 yr term become month to month when renewal was granted in writing for one year?

The answer depends on the lease terms, the terms of this extension and additional facts. You may be liable for this extension as an oral agreement...

Can I be sued for blogging about my workplace if they are guilty of sexual harassment and labor law violations?

Truth is a defense to defamation, assuming that is a claim they could make. As you note, sure they can sue. It is not likely that they will. As to...

What can i do if i supposedly owe money on my apartment i moved out of 5 to 6 months ago for damages done to the apartment?

The security deposit statute provides that the landlord must provide a written statement to the tenant, in the time provided in the lease or no...

I and some coworkers are having an issue with our employer and need help.

If the employer is violating agreements, then the employees should advise them of their concerns. Regarding vacation, if the vacation was earned...