Sorry this is happening. However, there is no legal requirement to provide a severance unless you have an agreement that states otherwise. You...

Based on the facts presented, your boss is incorrectly and illegally classifying you as an independent contractor. You should be classified as an...

There are a lot of things one we need to know in order to answer this question. What industry is it in? What business interests are they trying...

I completely agree with Julie regarding status of workers here in CA and with both Monica and Julie about your need to hire a business attorney who...

I agree with my colleagues. Did this attorney, when he represented you in your personal matter, have you sign a conflict waiver? It's a document...

Yes you do. Also, if you're hiring 3 employees, you should form a corporate entity to protect your personal assets. If you're hiring employees,...

I agree with Assaad and Pamela. You can use it in your script. That's not a problem. When or if the script is turned into a film, that's when...

You can use it in your script. That's not a problem. When or if the script is turned into a film, that's when this issue ripens and someone will...

Pamela is correct here. The short answer is no. You have to license the rights to use those lyrics, the same as you would if you wanted to use...

Pamela is correct. It does not matter how much of a song you use. A fair use myth is that if you only use a few bars of a song, it's okay and you...