Does the phone belong to my employer or me?

I agree with my colleague: You attended as a representative of the company, not as an individual. (Your work in an unpaid position raises an...

Dissolving an S-Corp

The two posts at the links below provide an overview of the dissolution process and its effects. Be sure to go through the process properly so you...

Could I face criminal or civil action if I were to hack personal information from Facebook, although I did nothing with it?

Please see my answer to your other (similar) question.

Are there criminal and/or civil laws that protect my privacy on Facebook?

At the federal level, you could be subject to civil liability and criminal prosecution under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act - please see the...

How can I get refund for unsuccessful Loan Mod for property in WA, but attorney in CA?

You can file a complaint with the State Bar of California - please see the link below. Although the attorney apparently is having cash flow...

Selling in eBay

I agree, largely, with the first answer, because I am suspicious: If SIIA is involved, there will not be a request for a mere $375. For an...

Full time hours

I agree that you should ask an attorney to review the letter. Most companies are smart enough to include in their offer letters that employment is...

Ms. Koslyn provided an excellent answer. If you are interested in a real-life example of the importance of registering a copyright on time,...

My former employer who was paying me commission via 1099 is trying not to pay me. What should my first steps be?

Start by sending a demand letter. Summarize the facts, then state that if you do not receive the agreed-upon compensation by a specified date, you...

What are the requirements for filing a fictitious business name? If the business uses my middle name, do I need to file?

Yes, you have chosen a fictitious business name (FBN). If you used your actual name (e.g., "John George Smith" or "John G. Smith"), the bank would...