Should I use a DBA or LLC?

The LLC is always the best long term option as it limits your liabilities even to the extent your insurance policy is insufficient ($1 million is...

Personnel files and payroll records. Is the employer wrong?

Generally I would not suggest emailing your employer even though technically it may be sufficient especially considering they responded. In short,...

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As a single member LLC, you will likely pay taxes in a similar manner as you would a sole proprietor DBA. However, you may be liable for some...

Last Paycheck Law

Your employer is required to hand you a final check upon termination. California Labor Code section 201 provides the following: (a) If an...

You should immediately consult with an intellectual property attorney as you have posed a very loaded question. One issue in particular is whether...

I filed LLC with California through Legalzoom - Is there any way I could modify the documents sent (articles) with new LLC name?

Removing a business owner may prove difficult (i.e., the operating agreement will be your guide as to the exact procedure); on the bright side,...

Can I trademark my business name, if another business in the same service field is using it in another state

In light of what you have provided, it may or may not be a good option to move forward with the mark. That being said, your issue requires more to...

I have never done this before I just want to know if I have a case or not, and if so I need someone to help me to move forward.

Your situation is an unfortunate one. If it's of any consolation to you, many people are just not cut out to be EMPLOYERS; but instead of...

If a company that sold out a few months back never paid for mileage.

Possibly. Pursuant to California labor code section 2802, "an employer shall indemnify his or her employee for all necessary expenditures or...

If a registered trademark is cancelled do to a petition to cancel. What happens to a company, after that?

If any of what you say is true, now is not the time for an avvo analysis. Consult with a trademark attorney as soon as possible.