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Must a contract be signed in order to be binding?

A contract has to be signed in order to be binding.  The contract has …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 25 days ago

If there a check made out to 3 people and only 2 are able/willing to endorse it, is it legal to deposit the check with only 2 of the 3 names endorsed?

No, I do not believe that there is any way to get around the …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 6 months ago

Can you be arrested for owing money to a small business?

It depends on the following: 1) You borrowed money, purchased an item, or had the …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 7 months ago

Can I be a for-profit business but have a non-profit corporation collect donations for our customers?

You personally cannot be a tax exempt business. You need to create a corporation …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 7 months ago

If a major corporation took the ideas I provided them regarding a school project for proper gain, can I get compensated or sue?

Unfortunately ideas like what you provided unless were subject to copyright, trademark or other …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 9 months ago