What is the difference between a contract and an agreement?

I agree with the other contributors -- an agreement is the same as a contract. A lawyer would need more facts to know whether or not the contract...

Find a lawyer with a background in the publishing industry or who has represented a number of authors previously. There are issues involving areas...

Individual starts a sole proprieter small business in Santa Clara county. Intention is to convert sole to LLC once cash flows.

In a typical situation involving my small business clients, I do all the work of setting up the LLC or corporation, but ask my clients to consult...

I need some one to read what my X employers lawyer sent me before I sign. Where can I email that.

Any lawyer who has employment law experience can do that for you. Good luck! I hope it all works out for you.

Employment law

It will be important for you to determine if the word "complaint" means lawsuit or just a "claim" someone informally made to another person. [The...

Can I do anything?

Many companies have pay ranges for each job (or job grade level.) As a result, different people with the same title and job grade will be paid...

Protect IP and business interest.

There are a number of issues here. First, if you are an employee of Y, but also working with the soon-to-be-X, there is a potential conflict of...

I'm a limo driver & worked long days w/o lunch break, employer then deducts 30 mins from my pay saying I had time to take lunch.

It's true that you should be paid for ANY time you work. You should keep records of all the time you work. Don't try to rely on your memory. If...

My son needs to talk to a lawyer as he fills out his application for pharmacy technician. He has questions . How can he get help

An employment lawyer would likely know the answer to your question. They deal with the application and background screening processes on a regular...

So I want list my friend as a member of my LLC, but he's on unemployment. Should I wait for his benefits to expire?

Adding a second member to your LLC will not accomplish your objective of getting extra protection. Also, giving your friend an ownership interest...