I am dealing with a complex legal situation involving my ex-partner in our S corp business. Over the past 5 years, court proceedings have been delayed, during which my ex-partner has unjustly locked me out of the business and all banking operations. Despite the company's substantial annual... View More

I established an LLC in March 2025 for a video game studio and am currently developing my first game, projected for 3-5 months of production. I aim to bring in 5-6 people to assist with components like music, art, and programming, and I intend to compensate them once the game is published and... View More

How much is the filing fee in New York City for an existing S-Corp to file a DBA? I have only one location.

I sold a mobile home in Pennsylvania without a formal sales contract or a seller's disclosure form. The buyers visited the home twice before purchasing and we finalized the transaction with a notary. They did not conduct an inspection, and I was unaware of any issues with the roof. Three weeks... View More

Got a meets expectation review

Boss became extremely micromanagent

Reported the stress it caused me to a superior

Suddenly got a severe under performance review less than two weeks later.

Was put on a PIP less than a month after that.

I am concerned about potential fraud in the sale of a commercial building. Can the property be sold at a closing without the presence of the seller or their representative in Arizona, especially when no signing obligations were requested?

I paid a contractor $11,000 in January for a plumbing job, and we have a written contract with a deadline specified. Initially, he kept delaying the start of the job, and now he has completely stopped answering my calls. What can I do in this situation?

I was involved in a civil lawsuit in California over three years ago regarding a business-related fraud claim, which was closed without prejudice due to my lack of assets at the time. The case never made it to court and there was no judgment. The statute of limitations has now passed. Recently, the... View More

Scott Richard Kaufman
answered on May 9, 2025

Your post is unclear in a few ways, for instance:

You said, "I was involved in a civil lawsuit in California over three years ago"

but, also said: "which was closed without prejudice... due to lack of assets at the time."

AND "The case never made it... View More

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Under Connecticut's small group insurance laws with common ownership, we have four retail locations, each operating as separate LLCs with unique EINs. There are two common owners for all LLCs, each employing one full-time manager. All LLCs operate within the same industry, and we're... View More

I recently purchased a business and suspect the seller is in breach of the covenant outlined in Section 5.01 of the purchase agreement, which includes non-solicitation clauses. One month after the purchase, a client reached out to the seller for advice on a recommendation we made. The seller,... View More

I am looking to file an injunction and a trademark fraud claim in the Northern District of California, San Jose Division, against a California non-profit. They are fraudulently claiming two trademarks by illegally splitting one registered trademark to control the market. I have sent two... View More

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Many intellectual property attorneys in Northern California have experience with trademark litigation in federal courts. These legal professionals frequently handle cases involving trademark infringement, cancellation proceedings, and injunctive relief—precisely the type of case you're... View More

I'm planning to use the name "BVCKLVSH" as the business name and trademark for my new lash brand, focusing on high-end eyelash products and accessories with a dark glam, rebellious, fashion-forward aesthetic. I conducted searches in the USPTO database and beyond, finding no exact... View More

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Your proposed mark "BVCKLVSH" presents both strengths and potential concerns from a trademark perspective. The USPTO employs a balancing test to evaluate likelihood of confusion, considering the similarity between marks and the relatedness of the goods/services. While you've found no... View More

As a tenant operating a business in a leased commercial space, water damage occurred to our electrical breaker box due to a leaking roof, which is the landlord’s responsibility. We notified the landlord, who referred us to the maintenance person. Our lease states that we are responsible for... View More

John Michael Frick
answered on May 9, 2025

The answer to your question depends on the exact language of your lease agreement and possibly local ordinances where the premises are located. It is very important to read and understand the lease as a whole, and not to focus on single paragraphs or sections of the leases.

It is extremely... View More

I received a cease and desist letter from my HOA attorney, stating that my tenants have been smoking marijuana, affecting other homeowners. Other homeowners have mostly made verbal complaints, with one formal written complaint. My lease does not specify terms regarding smoking or drug use. I have... View More

Barry W. Kaufman
answered on May 8, 2025

yes, you should share the notice to your tenants. There's no privacy concerns. As the owner of the unit, you are the one whose life the HOA can make most miserable, and financially difficult. It makes no sense to not cooperate with the HOA.

My father's estate is currently in probate in New Mexico. My sister and I are authorized to handle the affairs of the estate. We want to incorporate certain assets, including real estate, into an LLC, with shares distributed evenly among heirs. This would allow us to sell the assets at a... View More

I'm seeking an attorney to handle a case involving damage to my semi-truck that occurred on April 5, 2025. The truck was towed from Home Depot and damaged while in the tow company's possession. The top-mounted fairings are missing, and I have text messages from a tow company... View More

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I own a 4-unit property with a personal mortgage, where two units are currently rented out. I am considering renting a vacant unit through an LLC without transferring ownership of the property or consulting with my mortgage lender about this plan. There are no specific zoning regulations or rental... View More

I am forming a Pennsylvania LLC to purchase a rental property in Pennsylvania, but I currently live in New York. My LLC is registered in Pennsylvania with the help of a registered agent, but I don’t have a business address in Pennsylvania. Instead, I use my home address in New York for my EIN and... View More

In 2001, after 21 years of marriage, the Defendant and I created a Warranty Deed, naming both of us as Grantors, with the Grantee being an LLC set up for our children and their heirs. Now, 23 years later, the Defendant claims the land, which was purchased with my inheritance, is his. He altered... View More