Legal Questions

I'm looking to register a business name in Canada, however looking at the Revenue Canada web site I believe my only options are to register as either: Sole Proprietorship : Downside here being...

Legal Canada

asked Oct 16 '09 at 00:38

Wally Lawless
126 points

I have an idea for a simple device that addresses a common problem. I'm sure it could be manufactured cheaply and sold for a large margin. I think I have an idea for effective distribution. My...

Legal

asked Oct 16 '09 at 11:09

User900
171 points

I have started an online take away food ordering website and I am looking to write a contract between me and the restaurants that allow orders on my site. I don't know how much legal stuff I need...

Contract Legal

asked Oct 19 '09 at 07:14

Ddd
116 points

I intend to eventually run a contest as a promo. Specifically, I'd like to do a random drawing of a pool of registered users that meet certain criteria. What legal and tax related concerns do I...

Contests Legal Advertising

asked Oct 20 '09 at 08:34

Rob Allen
631 points

We're looking to hire our first employee and we want to make sure the employement and stock vesting stuff is all in order - we're in the UK so is it safe to assume that anything we read regarding...

Contract Legal

asked Oct 22 '09 at 20:16

Pclark
744 points

Co-founder is someone we really trust. But still there is a possibility for dispute. Is it better to put everything in writing and sign it before starting startup? Is it worth to pay legal fee...

Contract Legal Founders Agreement

asked Oct 12 '09 at 23:47

Web Thinker
430 points

I want to found a startup that offers library applications using a SaaS model. I also work for a state academic library as a System Analyst / Developer. Would founding such a startup be a conflict...

Getting Started Legal

asked Oct 13 '09 at 00:44

Brice Stacey
74 points

I've been working on several web applications of my own. For each web app I have different co-founders and I own more than 70% of each app. I decided to incorporate a company (in BC, Canada) for...

Co-Founder Incorporation Legal

asked Oct 14 '09 at 05:15

Boolean
388 points

Some angel groups are charging desperate entrepreneurs. Here's what Jason Calacanis has to say about...

Entrepreneurs Legal Angel

asked Oct 14 '09 at 07:30

Alexandre Gomes
95 points