- BUSINESS / CORPORATE LAW:
- where client incorrectly filed documents to start a web-based Massachusetts business entity, The Jacobs Law, LLC has corrected those filings, drafted the appropriate documents, drafted a non-disclosure agreement, non-compete agreement, and an assignment of inventions agreement for client. We are also in the process of drafting a shareholder agreement and assisting in the purchase and sale of a domain name.
- where individuals required business entity to engage in a new overseas shipping business, The Jacobs Law, LLC drafted all necessary documentation and filings, loan agreement for the start-up capital, and is currently assisting with applications for the various required licenses, such as the OTI-NVOCC (Ocean Transportation Intermediary-Non-Vessell Operating Common Carrier) License.
- where U.S.-based client (distributor of alcoholic beverages) required an Exclusive Distribution Agreement, including provisions for exclusive importer status (Master Importer) for a transaction with its Canadian-based supplier / manufacturer. Client also required assistance with an Application for Basic Permit Under the Federal Alcohol Administration Act, Application for Certificate of Label / Bottle Approval, and various other documentation for the importation of alcoholic beverages into the U.S.
- where client requires Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws and state & federal filings for a corporate entity in Massachusetts and the European Union which will conduct cross-border transactions with itself and other corporate entities and organizations. Includes internal corporate policies and initial annual report.
- where out-of-state clients formed a Massachusetts business entity with Articles of Organization, By-laws, and Operating Agreement and have requested assistance filing for S-Corp status.
- where two separate and independent Massachusetts business entities have sought legal counsel to draft a package of documents 1) to provide to customers of a home improvement business at the time of agreement and upon completion of a project and 2) to provide to customers of a vehicle towing and repair company for repair estimates, supplemental work, storage fees, and liens on vehicles for unpaid work.
- CONTRACT DISPUTES:
- where an employer-plaintiff had filed a Request for Preliminary Injunction in an attempt to enforce non-compete, non-solicitation and non-disclosure agreements against our client-employee, thereby enjoining the client from working within a certain geographic area for specific time period. Issues of the legality of the contract, sufficient consideration to support the contract, public policy, the reasonableness of the restrictions as well as the employer-plaintiff’s liklihood of success at trial were raised. On our client’s behalf, The Jacobs Law, LLC was successful in defeating the employer’s Request for Preliminary Injunction.
- for breach of contract between a business / tradesman and a condominium association where tradesman was contracted to perform work and then condo association cancelled the job at the last minute.
- for breach of contract by an insurer, due to insurer’s bad faith denial of insurance coverage
- NON-PROFIT INCORPORATION:
- where client requires state & federal incorporation documents for a non-profit corporation, including a completed IRS 1023 Form and Conflicts of Interest, Fundraising, Non-Disclosure and other internal corporate policies
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