Can an engineering services contract be terminated by the client without cause?

If you have already properly formed your S copy - 1120 S filing with a recognition from the IRS, your best next consult is with a CPA experienced with S corps and your personal financial situation. An attorney can assist with other capital suggestions, but the entity has been formed. So a CPA and/or an attorney with an LLM in tax are your next best partners.

Hello! Here are key provisions to include and some potential implications to consider: Key Provisions: 1. Scope of Indemnity: Clearly define what types of claims are covered. 2. Parties Involved: Identify the client (indemnitor) and your business (indemnitee). 3. Limitations and Exclusions: Include clauses to limit liability. 4. Triggering Events: Specify events that trigger indemnity. 5. Defense and Control of Claims: Clarify who controls the defense. 6. Caps on Liability: Consider setting a cap on indemnity amounts. 7. Notice Requirements: Outline how and when to notify the client of claims. 8. Survival Clause: State that indemnity obligations survive contract termination. 9. Insurance Requirements: Require the client to maintain supporting insurance. Potential Implications: - For You (Indemnitee): Protection from liability, cost transfer, and reputational risks. - For the Client (Indemnitor): Financial risk, dispute potential, coverage limitations. Best Practices: - Consult a Lawyer: Review the agreement for compliance with New York law. - Balance Interests: Ensure fairness to avoid client alienation. - Insurance Coverage: Maintain professional liability insurance. If you're interested, I can assist in drafting or reviewing an indemnity clause tailored to your business needs. How can I further support you in this matter?

I suggest you have an attorney send a demand letter. If that fails, you can bring you claim against the contractor to small claims court.

If these comments are made on the Facebook platform, I would advise you to use their dispute resolution procedures. I also suggest you respond to any future negative comments from your ex-partner by contradicting the negative statements. If the comments continue to excess and you are unable to resolve through Facebook procedures, then a cease and desist may be warranted. That also may not stop the comments so you may need to seek other legal remedies.

You are on the right track since a well-drafted distribution/licensing agreement(s) is absolutely essential to protect an inventor’s IP rights when outsourcing the manufacturing of proprietary products. You can post your question, as a project, on this platform to receive and compare multiple proposals from licensed attorneys who are registered and verified. Once you receive a response(s) you will be able to correspond through the platform or request a call to help with your decision to hire a particular attorney for the project. Best of luck!