Whether the two conflict depends on the terms of your employment agreement with your current employer. I would recommend consulting with a local...

What are my rights as a minority shareholder?

You should consult an attorney. As a shareholder of record, you may be entitled to inspect the books under NY law. Connect with a licensed NY...

Is it substituted service if the agent for service is served on behalf of a corporation, llc, llp, etc.,

If the individuals served were the registered agents of the company on file with the Secretary of State, than it was direct service.

Non Compete Agreement for an independent contractor. Is an agreement like this enforceable? Should I even consider signing it?

You should definitely have an attorney look at this agreement. Generally, non-compete agreements are enforceable in Washington State but there are...

Would it be beneficial for her to engage a lawyer to help her situation, perhaps by writing a strong letter to the offender?

I agree that the costs to hire an attorney may not be cost effective for the consumer unless the amount owed is substantial. It also depends on the...

Where can I find a good boiler plate template for a shareholder agreement? Do you think this is a good time to do this?

Right now is the perfect time to form the agreement, without a doubt. The general rule of thumb is the sooner you can put the terms to paper, the...