In an awarded RFP where we are the subcontractor to a primary vendor, can the customer pay us directly?

Yes. It is legally possible. As a practical matter, it is an arrangement that is rarely, if ever, used.

Would I violate any laws through my actions?

You do not state whether you are an attorney. If you are not, how do you justify offering legal services? There is a separate set of significant...

How to determine if time is of the essence in a contract?

What makes him think email is not a writing? It generally is in California. However, the writing may not constitute a contract or contract...

Sending a copy now is probably a good idea. It will do you more good if you provide the other party a copy before there is a problem rather than...

Would like to trademark my business name, but there is another business whose name is spelt differently but the pronunciation is

The standard for trademark infringement is likelihood in the marketplace as to the source of goods or services. Spelling difference is usually...

Is it legal to place after training interns for 2-3 months contract on 1099 rather than have them on W-2?

The difference between W-2 and 1099 does not depend on a particular number of months. It depends on whether the person meets the tests specified by...

There is no way to tell you if the clause is enforceable because I haven't seen it. There is no way to tell you if the rewritten clause would be...

Can I produce and sell replacement LCD display windows that include the original manufacturer's trademark and model number?

You said that the part is no longer produced by the manufacturer. How, then, does that manufacturer's trademark and model number get there? If you...

Can I renew an expired product when the trademark is still being used on the website?

The instructions on the Trademark Office website on the form for the Combined Declaration of Use & Incontestability under Sections 8 & 15 ,...

What's the different between options/awards equity plan?

1. Pay careful attention to Mr. Doland's remark above. 2. The vesting schedule, if done properly, should take into account many business factors....