Alabama Business Legal Questions

It is impossible to answer your question from the manner in which it is phrased. You do not specify the nature of the "penalty" or the reasons wy the amount was increased. As a general matter, if the penalty is one for non-payment of tax, the amount of the penalty is required to be properly computed in accordance with a formula, and you are responsible for the correct amount, even if the taxing authority understates it.... Read More

As a general matter, you collect a share of your husband's pension following divorce by obtaining a so-called "qualified domestic relations order," or "QDRO," from the court that directs the trustee of the retirement plan to make payment to you. Your attorney can assist you in obtaining such an order,... Read More

Generally speaking, when a tenant "holds over" following the end of a lease term, the tenant's occupancy is on a month-to-month basis. You should carefully review the terms of your lease and determine whether you and the landlord have varied this result by agreement, which it is possible to do. Leases do not generally "automatically renew" unless the parties intend that result and manifest it through their words, writings and actions. If in doubt, see an attorney.... Read More

Anyone can sue anyone for anything. Because your employer had a bona fide non-discriminatory reason for firing you, you will face a relatively heavy burden of proving that the employer's claimed excuse for termination was pretextual and that discrimination was the real reason. See an attorney.... Read More

The general rule is that employment is "at will." That means that either party may at any time decide to insist on changed terms in order to continue the relationship. Failure to agree to the insisted-upon change in terms may result in termination of the relationship. As a general matter, an employer may terminate an employee's employment at any time for any reason, or for no reason at all.... Read More

This is certainly one of the more interesting questions posted here. As a general matter, whether your conduct violates existing law will depend on the substantive nature of the conduct, not on the particular name you give to it or the manner in which you advertise or promote it. If you can fairly be factually deemed to be rendering sexual services in return for money, regardless of how you characterize your services in advertising, and regardless of any disclaimers or other efforts you make to distance yourself from such a characterization, you may be exposed to criminal prosecution. Again, facts and actions matter; words, not so much. The foregoing is not legal advice; for specific advice related to your situation, see an attorney. You should not seek legal advice in a public forum, and this isn't legal advice.... Read More

Your inquiry does not indicate how you were harmed. The Truth in Caller I.D. Act does not provide for an express private civil remedy (it provides for a governmental penalty, so you may be limited to recovery of any actual damages you have sustained. How did you lose money or property as a result? Were you actually misled into paying money or making a purchase?... Read More

It is unclear from the manner in which your facts are posted whether this is a debt of the "company" (a corporation?) and whether it has been discharged in bankruptcy. If it is a corporate debt discharged in bankruptcy and for which you are not personally liable, it may be possible to file a motion to dismiss the lawsuit against you. Moreover, there may be sanctions available to you against the plaintiff for suing on a discharged debt. Unfortunately, it will be very difficult for you to assert these defenses without the services of an attorney. ... Read More

Yes. You will wish to be counseled by an attorney regarding the securities offering process, and this forum is not legal advice. In general, you need to walk a fine line between identifying accredited investors and making a general solicitation. The determination of whether an investor is "accredited" is generally made not by a "serious inquiry" but by a written representation by the investor regarding his qualifications.... Read More