There is no legal requirement that an operating agreement be notarized.

What are next steps if seller declines mediation? Is there a time-limit for mediation after transaction is closed?

You would then file for arbitration, pursuant to the contract.

Can this be taken to small claims? Can someone advice on how to collect or if there is a lawyer that can do paperwork for me ?

You can start by having an attorney write a demand letter and if that does not work, you can file a lawsuit in small claims court. A full...

What should I do?

You can appear via telephone or hire an attorney to appear for you.

Why can't I hire them to work for me now? They wanted to follow me, so I didn't recruit them. Help!

It is difficult to advise you without having reviewed the contract in question. A full consultation would be necessary to properly advise you.

Is it legal for my employer to proceed forward after saying I didn't want to do anything without first knowing how they'd handle

There is no legal requirement that they get your consent before informing the co-worker of your complaint.

What kind of company would that be?

The answer to your question would depend on whether or not you have partners, whether you plan on having investors, and other considerations....

Would like to know if there's advantage or disadvantage switching lawyer when the case is about to enter discovery.

You can switch your lawyer at any time. Whether or not it's an advantage depends on how effective the lawyer has been, how much you are paying...

Do I have to file a motion to dismiss the case, referring to the cross action? (my case already has a trial date. )

There's nothing further to file as the case is dismissed.

Some contracts have a grace period for cancellation. Unfortunately, I don't believe this type of contract is one of them. You should review the...