Legal Questions and Answers

Hello, Everything will depend on what your contract states. If the agreement said they paid the amount they did, it would not matter if they now think otherwise but it depends on your agreement. Generally, any modifications and revisions to an agreement must be in writing and signed by the parties. This would also need to be in your agreement. How I can help - I can review your agreement and advise you on how to take next steps with the buyers. You can connect with me through the website or directly to my profile page at Donya Gordon Esq. Regards, Donya

Short answer: Probably no, non-compete and non-solicitation clauses are not usually enforceable on an employee in California. Long Answer: Regardless of the choice of law provision in your contract, if an enforcement action is brought against you in California, the California courts will dismiss it as it goes against the "public policy of the state" unless your employer can make a really compelling case. Most states respect the stated public policy of other states when deciding matters against their citizens, so even if the case was brought in another states courts your soon to be former employer would probably be powerless to get a judgement enforcing your non-compete.

Hello! Just to be clear, I am not licensed to practice in Texas, but I am a licensed attorney in Oklahoma. I have seen this question be unanswered for a while, so I thought I'd respond. Typically, once the parties have both agreed (by writing and signing) terms of a contract, including a maturity date for payment, the maturity date can only be changed by all parties in another signed writing. That means that one party (such as the owner finance seller) should not be able to change the payment terms of an agreement without your express approval. Hope that helps!

Hello, This is Donya. I can review your purchase agreement and advise you on how to move forward. I am a contracts attorney with over 20 years’ experience. I am an Arbitrator with the National Center for Dispute Settlements (NCDS), and have been an arbitrator is Civil Court, where I hear cases and render a decision based on the facts. I also work with clients at Arbitration with AAA regarding their contract disputes. I have also been a Hearing Officer and a Judicial Clerk. All in all, I have a well-rounded experience with handling and settling disputes. You may contact me on the Contracts Counsel website. Looking forward to talking with you. Donya

You need to consult an attorney to review the terms of the contract.

Please review the Department of Labor website https://dol.ny.gov/wages-and-hours-frequently-asked-questions