I was with a security company that got bought out by another. In the merge the new company promised our vacation and benefits

You should file a wage claim with the NJ Dept of Labor. (I know, this is not wages, but they lump all such compensation claims together.) Go...

In addition: Gift tax. Shares in a private company are difficult to value. The IRS typically uses 5 to 10 times earnings. You can give $13,000...

I quitdeed my house for a business deal but deal was a scam.i have a mortage on the house. that i pay every month

Since you quitclaimed your house to the thief, you don’t own it and you may be sued if you continue to try to collect the rent. I agree with my...

In Washington State, can a condo association officer hold the office of both president and treasurer?

Yes. In the past some states required that the offices of Secretary and President be held by different individuals, on the theory that note-taking...

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I went into partnership on a custom software solution business, we are in business for a year with out an official partnership

Plz note the following from AVVO : Community Guidelines To professionals: Self promotion We encourage you to share information about your...

Is it at all common for an employer to demand a vested interest in a company back if an employee leaves for virtually any reason

Yes, this is legal and is good practice in a small growing company. Why? Because the working shareholders do not want their shares diluted by...

Unintentional bounced check? Any legal consequences?

Bounced checks are an everyday occurrence. Generally it just means the check is returned to you with an NSF charge and that’s it. Since you are...

Are we responsible for paying sub-contractors or just the prime we entered into a contract with?

So, in effect you are liable to the subs if the general defaults. You can go after the general’s bond, which most states require of licensed...

Issues with having a side project/business while working for a company

The CA Labor code has provisions that protect an employee against overreaching technology Agmts that purport to take all inventions of the...

Can I sell my LLC to a non-profit organization?

No, it is not legal, particularly since it is likely a “private foundation” (as opposed to a “public charity” like the Red Cross) which has...