Until I read the answer of Ms. Straus, I thought you meant "opening statement". Laying a foundation is the term, and I agree with Ms. Straus, the...

You signature is your signature, in cursive or not.

I don't work for Avvo. I volunteer. I get a bit tired of your postings in an identical style all from Los Angeles. That makes about twenty in the...

I don't see this as a legal question but instead a factual question.

I don't see that this is a legal question or see how any stranger could answer it.

No, being insulted is part of life. Discrimination is something very different, and is based on being part of a protected group (e.g. race,...

If the DBA belongs to the LLC there is no way to shield the LLC assets (other than insurance). Almost every entity, LLC or corporation, can do "all...

Yes, you can sue. Make sure you have evidence for your small claims court hearing, not just your conclusion that the stone is a "fake". PS - paying...

One would want to know much more about your agreement with the company as an independent contractor. If they are describing you as an independent...

This is a fairly common scam. Short version: if they want you, they pay, not you.