1. Generally, the board of directors hires and fires officers. 2. Read the bylaws (and all other corporate documents) to see whether they say...

If you and your sister are 50-50 shareholders, you might find that the only practical solution is to dissolve the corporation. (I had to help a...

How to get rid of business partner pre-contract signing

Adding to what my colleagues have written, you may find the post at the link below helpful. Disclaimer: This post does not constitute legal...

Filing for patent - inquiring for a referral to a patent attorney

I think you're going to have a tough time with this one. Perhaps you can come up with money to pay for a patentability opinion, then deal with...

Can I break my lease without being penalized if I purchased a home?

No. What you were told is not correct. Disclaimer: This post does not constitute legal advice and does not establish an attorney-client...

When is a business liable for damage off-premises, an 'act of God' relative to the business' property?

The business should notify its commercial liability carrier, which should deal with the vehicle owner. (Any business that is substantial enough to...

What are the legal consequences of breaking an employment contract/agreement?

An attorney would need to examine the agreement to answer your question. What does the agreement say about termination? Employment agreements...

50 year old female Monterey Resident does not want to serve Jury Duty in Salinas.

Perhaps you can get a psychiatrist to document that you have a valid medical reason for being excused - e.g., your nervousness is so great that it...

Signing a contract to rent an apartment.

It's not entirely clear what you signed, but it appears that you may have signed an application, which becomes a lease agreement only if and when...

Can my independant contractor contract be terminated because my boss is not making enough money?

I'm sorry that you are in such an unfortunate situation. It is impossible to answer your title question because I have not seen the agreement...