A work colleague wants to launch a web business (LLC)

In my experience people who use Legalzoom are trying to avoid using lawyers. Makes sense, right? So, while I agree with most of the comments of my...

What does it mean?

If like many consumers on this site you'd like to avoid hiring a lawyer you must educate yourself on your obligations as directors and officers,...

I am purchasing a day spa from someone on Monday. She is an S Corporation. All of my employees are independent contractors.

Why do you want to be either and LLC or a corporation? What is in it for you? You've waited until three or four days before you purchase the...

CA Civil lawsuit - Fraud need advice

You can't discharge in bankruptcy a debt you owe due to fraud. As you were convicted of embezzlement it is understandable that the amount you...

Employee missed both meal and rest period on the same day - what's the penalty amount - 1 hour or 2 hours of pay?

Good Question. Labor Code section 226.7(b) provides: “If an employer fails to provide an employee a meal period or rest period in accordance with...

K-1 statement never issued from a CO registered LLC, despite many requests, I feel it may never come. What are my options?

You can file suit for an accounting of the LLC assets and liabilities and if appropriate breach of contract (depends on what the LLC operating...

Most employees are employed at will. Absent an agreement that says otherwise an employer does not have to give raises or even maintain the amount...

Sole Proprietor Doctor Looking into creating S Corp

You can do it yourself. You can form an entity by filing the appropriate paperwork with the California Secretary of State, the Franchise Tax Board...

If I give my 2 week notice to my employer, do they owe me that pay even if they decide to let me go the next day?

The most common employer-employee relationship is employment at will. Assuming you are employed at will the answer is no. You don't have to give...

Trademark infringement

You may not necessarily have to change your name. If the other company doesn't do business in Texas then the likelihood of consumer confusion is...