Contract & Employment Law Attorney Needed for Independent Contractor Dispute & IP Transfer Agreement
Budget: $10 – $80 USD
Seeking an experienced attorney specializing in contract law, employment law (specifically independent contractor issues), and intellectual property (IP) transfer agreements.
BACKGROUND:
I am an independent contractor who recently entered into two separate agreements with a client company:
1. An Independent Contractor Agreement (ICA) governing services and compensation.
2. A Source Code Transfer Agreement (SCTA) related to specific software IP I developed.
CURRENT SITUATION:
A dispute has arisen regarding the terms and interpretation of these agreements. The client company is attempting to unilaterally alter the compensation structure outlined in the ICA and has presented interpretations of contract modification, termination, and severance clauses that seem questionable. This situation potentially involves issues of breach of contract and constructive termination.
SERVICES REQUIRED:
I require legal counsel to:
1. Review both the ICA and SCTA agreements.
2. Analyze recent communications from the client company regarding these changes.
3. Provide clear advice on my rights, obligations, and potential legal risks under both agreements.
4. Advise specifically on issues related to breach of contract, contract modification requirements, constructive termination, and severance provisions linked to the SCTA.
5. Help formulate a legally sound response and strategy for addressing the client's actions.
6. Potentially assist with negotiation or further communication if needed.
BACKGROUND:
I am an independent contractor who recently entered into two separate agreements with a client company:
1. An Independent Contractor Agreement (ICA) governing services and compensation.
2. A Source Code Transfer Agreement (SCTA) related to specific software IP I developed.
CURRENT SITUATION:
A dispute has arisen regarding the terms and interpretation of these agreements. The client company is attempting to unilaterally alter the compensation structure outlined in the ICA and has presented interpretations of contract modification, termination, and severance clauses that seem questionable. This situation potentially involves issues of breach of contract and constructive termination.
SERVICES REQUIRED:
I require legal counsel to:
1. Review both the ICA and SCTA agreements.
2. Analyze recent communications from the client company regarding these changes.
3. Provide clear advice on my rights, obligations, and potential legal risks under both agreements.
4. Advise specifically on issues related to breach of contract, contract modification requirements, constructive termination, and severance provisions linked to the SCTA.
5. Help formulate a legally sound response and strategy for addressing the client's actions.
6. Potentially assist with negotiation or further communication if needed.