Employment contract - non compete agreement in CA is binding in CA ?

CA Labor Code 16600 provides that: "Except as provided in this chapter, every contract by which anyone is restrained from engaging in a lawful...

Can i reserve a short saying for use as t-shirts and pins?

It seems unlikely. Putting a phrase on a T-shirt that is not a source identifier (think logos whether words or designs) does not make it a...

Secured a commission based position. No contract, just a formal email, is this okay?

It's not enough. Section 2751 of the California Labor Code requires commission agreements for positions that are truly commission. Sometimes a...

When can a lawyer withdraw in the middle of a case?

You should speak to the lawyer and go over your issues. He should be willing to help you get transferred over to another lawyer.

No. You can't be arrested for being late on paying a bill.

I want to trademark my company logo and my logo with my business's name underneath it, do I need to fill out two applications?

What you are describing would be two separate applications. There may be other options. I suggest that speaking with a trademark attorney before...

How do I know if I'm getting paid out enough for my stock in a private company?

You need to get a copy of whatever contract she has. You should retain a business attorney to represent you. And you will need a valuation done...

What kind of lawyer should i get for my case?

If the contract was for the purchase of the property, then a real estate lawyer. If a rental, then a landlord-tenant attorney probably. If...

If plaintiff and defendant entered into contract in RI, can small claims suit be brought against defendant in MA?

There are different bases for jurisdiction. Generally one of those is where the defendant resides. Contracts can also stipulate for a particular...

Is it legal to make someone sign a contract that restricts their constitutional rights?

It is legal to have a contract where someone voluntarily gives up constitutional rights. People do so in various contexts. However, what you are...