Florida Business Legal Questions

In New York there is a statute prohibiting hacking into someone else's email account.  I would be surprised if Florida didn't have a similar statute.  However, in your question you indicate that the Yahoo account was "for [your] previous employer", so it's not clear to me if your former employer has some sort of claim to rights in the Yahoo account.... Read More

As a general rule (it is possible that the law is different in Florida, where I do not practice), an employee can be liable to his/her employer if the employer is damaged by the employee's negligence, although employer's very rarely try to collect.  Liley, your employer will claim that the clothing was damaged due in some way to your neglect, and that your employer therefore had to pay something to the customer whose clothes were damaged.  In addition, if you have any employment agreement, or employee handbook to which you agreed to be subject, it may provide that  your employer has the right to charge you for clothes you damaged, or even to fine you for improper performance of your duties.... Read More

Unlikely. Put yourself in the landlord's shoes. Would you want to agree to exclude a certain asset from a personal guarantee?  Probably not. If the landlord finds out she's entitled to an inheritance that will give the landlord more of an incentive to demand the personal guarantee. But in my opinion any personal assets your CFO has or will have are subject to exposure upon a judgment being entered against the lessess. Note also that a judgment in Florida is good for 20 years as long as it gets renewed/refiled before the expiration of 10 years.... Read More

The incorporation procedures are the same. You will (apparently) be the sole shareholder. You may also be the (sole) Director. You may also be a number of corporate officers, including President, Secretary and Treasurer. You can hire a manager who does not need to be a shareholder, director or officer. I think you would benefit from a written agreement with your "manager" and the services of an attorney.... Read More

Please see: http://www.floridabar.org/TFB/TFBOrgan.nsf/54E05CD1C9D5551885256B61000B58D2/AE11AE39767C4F8685256B7400523C2E?OpenDocument     This is not intended to be legal advice, and is general in its nature. No attorney-client relationship exists or is formed by this information. Furthermore, this does not represent the views or opinions of LexisNexis or its affiliated companies.... Read More

For the most part, there is nothing illegal about entering into a contract with a minor.  However, the question is whether the landlord will do it, and the answer is probably not.  In general, contracts with minors are voidable at the option of the minor.  There is no upside to the landlord signing a contract (a lease) with you which you can void if you want, but which it will be bound by if it turns out to be advantageous to you.  Also, a landlord will want a security deposit and assurances that you are able to pay the rent.  At age 17, it is doubtful that you have built up a credit rating and/or have amassed sufficient assets to provide the landlord with the security it will want.  In most, if not all, states (I'm not sure about New Jersey specifically), you will legally be an adult, and bound by contracts, when you become 18.... Read More

The short answer is that it depends on the language in the non-compete that you agreed to. A non-compete for less than 2 years is presumptively valid. However, many non-competes are modified by the court as to the geographical scope of the non-compete. Contact a lawyer who is board-certified in civil trial law for a a free consultation.... Read More

You probably don't need a physical address because if you use a service company to form the corporation it will usually provide an address for an annual fee. This is not intended to be legal advice, and is general in nature. No attorney-client relationship exists or is formed by this information. Furthermore, this does not re[resent the views or opinions of LexisNexis or its affiliated companies.i... Read More

You are not disqualified from owning a business or participating in its management merely because you are deemed to be a convicted felon. Your business is likewise not disqualified from hiring either employees or independent contractors because of your conviction. Where you will have to do some homework may relate to the subject of third-party (i.e., Medicare, Medicaid and various insurers) reimbursements. You may find it difficult to satisfy the requirements of these payors. You should discuss this topic with an attorney who can assist you in the most effective organization of your proposed business.... Read More

No "licenses" are required under federal law. Depending on the nature of the business to be conducted and whether you will have a retail presence in your home state, you may be required to comply with local business licensing requirements (you do not specify where your principal office will be). Regardless of where you operate, you will need to set up your systems so that you can collect and remit sales taxes when you make sales to residents of your home state. Your accountant can assist you in doing so.... Read More