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Is it legal to bill a company for a service like advertising if the company did not ask for the service and if the advertisement

Shawn's answer | Answered on September 30, 2011

It sounds a bit deceptive and somewhat like the yellow pages mail campaign. I would recommend that you have the material reviewed by an attorney to...

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Would this trademark work knowing that.....

Shawn's answer | Answered on September 30, 2011

If truly in the UK, you have some jurisdictional issues that may arise...and yes, decide on a good intellectual property attorney and move forward...

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Would a LLC be better than Inc. for a new motorsport distribution business? CA or DE?

Shawn's answer | Answered on September 30, 2011

Well, there are some subtle differences between the liability protection of an LLC versus a Corporation...and the final answer will depend in part...

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What does it mean in a business contract to warrant that 'Company has the authority to perform its obligations hereunder'?

Shawn's answer | Answered on September 27, 2011

Well, on the assumption that the company is a corporation or an LLC, the clause requests that individual signing the document has received the...

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Credit card processing company sues merchant; are officers of company liable?

Shawn's answer | Answered on September 21, 2011

Well in addition to the great comments by the previous attorneys, as usual, the answer is "it depends". How was the agreement actually "signed". If...

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Is it ok for a landlord to give a 60 days notice a month in the half before the lease is over?

Shawn's answer | Answered on September 21, 2011

Well, it depends upon whether it is a residential or commercial lease and, as noted, what is stated in your lease documents. If it is a issue for...

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Can/should I file a mechanic's lien on a customer's residential property if she refuses to pay the balance due?

Shawn's answer | Answered on September 08, 2011

First, investigate what you believe is the "truth of the matter", If her claims are without merit and on the assumption that she owes less than...

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Is it ethical for a Cal. atty to give a Dr. business cards (at Dr's request), if the purpose is to refer patients to the atty?

Shawn's answer | Answered on September 08, 2011

On the assumption that you are a California attorney, the easiest and best way to investigate this question is for you to call The California State...

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If a california corporation has a sole shareholder and a sole director, should it require agreement in writing each time elected

Shawn's answer | Answered on September 07, 2011

In addition to agreeing with the previous attorney's comments, you will want to commemorate any matters concerning capital expenditures, unusual...

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Can a startup company with sweat equity independent contractors get the ICs to sign a Proprietary Rights Agreement prior to.....

Shawn's answer | Answered on September 01, 2011

Yes, but you will want to make sure such provisions are embraced within the Independent Contractor/Sweat Equity Agreement...and since agreements...

Shawn Regis Jackson's Answers (1025)

Is it legal to bill a company for a service like advertising if the company did not ask for the service and if the advertisement

Would this trademark work knowing that.....

Would a LLC be better than Inc. for a new motorsport distribution business? CA or DE?

What does it mean in a business contract to warrant that 'Company has the authority to perform its obligations hereunder'?

Credit card processing company sues merchant; are officers of company liable?

Is it ok for a landlord to give a 60 days notice a month in the half before the lease is over?

Can/should I file a mechanic's lien on a customer's residential property if she refuses to pay the balance due?

Is it ethical for a Cal. atty to give a Dr. business cards (at Dr's request), if the purpose is to refer patients to the atty?

If a california corporation has a sole shareholder and a sole director, should it require agreement in writing each time elected

Can a startup company with sweat equity independent contractors get the ICs to sign a Proprietary Rights Agreement prior to.....