Legal Question in Business Law in New York

My friend started a business. I have a business as well. It was yesterday they started it and they have been asking me for advice on making it grow. Well, it grew amazingly in only one day. If they keep asking me for advice and they keep growing, am I entitled to anything? Just a general question....


Asked on 10/03/13, 12:43 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Frank Natoli Natoli-Legal, LLC

If only! No, you have no claims over general business ideas and suggestions you offered to someone unless there is a written agreement that specifies this with considerable particularity or if we are talking about formal intellectual property that has been protected.

If they do find you as a valuable resource, you are free to negotiate an interest in what they are doing of course.

If you would like to discuss further over a free phone consult, feel free to contact me anytime that is convenient.

Kind regards,

Frank

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Answered on 10/03/13, 12:48 pm
Roman Fichman Esq. Law Practice of Roman Fichman Esq.

As my colleauge noted, generally speaking you would not have equity claims for giving friendly advice though it is not unheard of for people to come back years after the fact and sue the company with the hopes of settling.

However, it's better to negotiate something right now then possible sue in the future. My practice is devoted to start ups and we deal with such issues routinely. I can assist you to come to a quick legal agreement with your friend so that both of you will happy and well compensated.

Please contact my office at your earliest convenience.


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Answered on 10/03/13, 9:34 pm


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