Am I required to pay an Independent Contractor for failure to complete a job or complete a job as agreed upon in the contract?

I seriously doubt that your employment practices would pass muster as independent contractors. You find the jobs, tell them where and when to...

I recently started an LLC in Florida three months ago. I just received a letter from an IP attorney to stop using my name.

You can check TM registrations at uspto.gov. 137 registrations appear for “Crossfire,” most without additional words. “Crossfire elite” does not...

My HOA violated the bylaws, how can I fight this?

You are correct. In general a director may not be removed except by a vote of the homeowners I have practiced corporate law for over 30 years and...

Are there any tax or other implications to selling securities to a C-Corp I fully own?

No, it is not just treated like a standard sale to any other company. All the games that can be played as to built-in losses, and recognition of...

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I will ignore the jargon and assume you have an LLC. Most state laws (including I believe FL) do not provide any procedure for removal of a...

I am inteding to start a free lottery-type web site. Is this legal sense it is more of a sweepstakes than a lottery? Thank You

I have looked at a lot of lottery schemes and this is the first one I’ve seen proposed on Avvo that seems to have a chance of being legal. Since...

Income tax

No, filing jointly will not affect your title to property. If it is separate property, it will remain separate. You do not need to worry about...

This tax law came about in response to certain tax shelters where the investors had limited risk of loss, yet tried to deduct the entire amount of...

What is the process for dissolution of a domestic partnership in California State Superior Court? Do both of us need a lawyer?

You don’t need to go to court for a dissolution of a business partnership if you both agree to it. You should, however, hire a lawyer to help with...

Can I be forced out because I have less shares?

No, you can’t be forced out as an owner and, as a minority owner, you have rights to see the books and records of the corp. You are entitled to...

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