Legal Questions

I've recently (5 months ago) signed and employment-at-will contract with a largish company. I start in 2 months. Given different scenarios, I want to figure out not only what this legally means,...

Hiring Contract Legal

asked Jun 29 '11 at 01:18

John Smith
26 points

I am thinking of hiring my staff from my competitor's firm, are there any legal issues in doing so? Both for my firm and for the new joining staff member? Additional details: To be more specific,...

Hiring Legal Hire

asked Jun 30 '11 at 02:05

User8226
197 points

I created my own product(P) which is pretty much standalone but would benefit a LOT if it integrates with existing ERP package(ERP). Integration can be done 2 ways: read only where I pull data...

Recommendations Legal Competition Proposal

asked Jul 1 '11 at 12:33

Katit
276 points

I've been getting conflicting advice about this, and figure if there's a spot that would know the answer one way or the other, it's onstartups.com In a nutshell I'm trying to find out if I have to...

Incorporation Legal Canada Business

asked Jun 13 '11 at 11:51

Canadiancreed
136 points

This sounds ultra fishy, but it really is just for keeping a certain person from determining who is behind a company. I want to start a business with a business name, in any state, and not have my...

Legal Legal Documents

asked Jun 14 '11 at 03:09

No Thanks
21 points

I came up with an idea for a startup, and after trying to start other ventures with non-paid partners I knew the only way to get this done right was to hire a developer straight up to code the...

Bootstrapped Co-Founder Equity Legal Partnerships

asked Jun 15 '11 at 01:19

Patrick
6 points

I want to create an app for the Ipad which uses "videoconferencing" technology, very similar to what skype does. How do I know if that is patented? What happens if it IS patent protected and I...

Application Legal Patent Apps Voip

asked Jun 15 '11 at 08:45

Jonestech
41 points

I am developing a user generated content site right now and its almost finished so I have been researching a bit on what I need to do legally. I know its going to take a lot of hard work and time...

Legal Website Copyright Terms And Conditions

asked Jun 19 '11 at 09:25

Leo
71 points

One bad client is all that's needed to destroy the reputation (and possibly livelihoods) of any growing consultancy or service business. It is easy for clients to spread lies, file complaints...

Legal Ethics Reputation Client

asked Jun 22 '11 at 02:05

Mqv
52 points

I ask because I am planning a Start up where I intend to charge users to use my website. They can buy credit and gamble with each other. I understand players will not be exchanging money; so its...

Legal Business Model Business

asked Jun 22 '11 at 14:42

Ritwik
6 points

I recently learned of a U.S. software start-up claiming to have a team of professional developers in-house, but in-fact has all of its work done through two offshore companies (one in Eastern...

Legal Offshore Fraud

asked Jun 6 '11 at 02:51

Mqv
52 points

I am a full time student, studying in the UK with UK address. I would like to do a one time job for a company based in the USA. It will last about one month, and is mostly about creating a video...

UK Legal Business

asked Jun 7 '11 at 00:25

Zsero
106 points

I've decided to ask this question here, as there is no better StackExchange site to ask and it's also not that much off-topic for OnStartups. I'm from Europe and I signed (by email) IT service...

Contract Legal

asked Jun 7 '11 at 09:12

Tomasz Zielinski
113 points

I have a startup music business where I can produce, but am not limited to, an entire 18-piece big-band ala Hoyt Curtin ("The Jetsons", "Flintstones" etc.) overnight without any recording expenses...

Legal Intellectual Property NDA Music

asked Jun 7 '11 at 11:04

Gregarious
88 points

Myself and two other partners are planning to start a C-Corporation. One of the partners is on H1B visa sponsored by his employer and he is getting a W2 from them. We have few questions: Can a...

Visa Legal

asked Jun 9 '11 at 05:29

Gagan
11 points

I recently came up with what I believe is a great idea which builds on a specific technology already existing in the marketplace. I believe it represents a completely new use for the technology and...

Legal Intellectual Property

asked Jun 9 '11 at 15:25

Aaron Lindeman
46 points

I am estimating the total amount I need to spend to get things started the right way, but I can't figure out how much I should allocate for accounting and legal services. My startup will be...

Legal Costs Accounting

asked Jun 12 '11 at 19:09

Mario Caropreso
36 points

I plan on creating a site that allows the clients to (without signing up) "swap" a certain amount of BitCoins. In short though, it is just an online currency. Basically, the client would send in x...

Risk Legal

asked May 28 '11 at 03:43

Xan
118 points

I was told by a lawyer that I can file a wage claim against the startup I've been working with for the last 3 years. I am in the middle of equity talks with the owners of the startup. I want to use...

Legal Salary

asked May 28 '11 at 07:01

Anthony
26 points

If I need to do a background search on a potential contractor, am I obligated to inform them and/or get their consent?

Legal Contractor

asked May 28 '11 at 08:22

Aj.
212 points