Can I renew the terms of a lease after the old lease has expired and become month to month?

I'm moving this from Contracts to Landlord & Tenant as the more relevant topic. I do not know LA's rent stabilization ordinance, which might affect...

What do i do when my dogs killed my neighbors dog?

You are liable for any harm your dog causes off of your property. If you can show your dog was lured off, or that the actual harm occurred on your...

Can I get clarification on a point of the California Leash Law?

In the circumstance you describe, (1) the owner AND the handler (if different) are both liable for any harm the dogs wrongly cause; and (2) dogs...

My friend ask me to be named his secretary for his s-corporation in California. Can I do so without being a shareholder?

An officer of a corporation, as well as a director, can be named in a lawsuit against the corporation. I would advise any client considering such a...

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You should have an attorney whom you can ask these questions. While Avvo can be useful, it is no substitute for professional counsel for an ongoing...

Can you explain these vesting terms like I'm 5?

As Mr. Doland suggests, the outcome is wholly dependent on whether the stated recommendation to the Board is indeed made, and more important,...

Am I better off filing my LLC in California for my online business. And is it legal to round up the sales tax charge to customer

As Mr. Areshenko notes, you will not avoid any California sales taxes by incorporating elsewhere. You will in fact incur additional costs, if only...

Non-resident wants to start tech-startup in USA.

As Mr Shultz implies, it is often simpler for a foreign entrepreneur to start a US business if he/she engages a partner with a pre-existing SSN or...

Pros & cons of forming a new subsidiary online retail LLC owned by existing whole-selling S-corp in CA

This is a complex question and a useful answer would require detailed analysis of your tax situation. So it should be directed to the attorney...

Is a shareholder of a failed corporation liable for back taxes?

As a shareholder, you are only liable for corporate debts if the corporate veil is pierced - roughly, if it can be shown the corporate form is a...