i got letter for $12k penalty but did not pay and closed store. but even after couple of year, they took money around $15k and still shows $23k i have pay after penalty and interest on it. i would like to resolved this. please help.
answered on Aug 18, 2020
It sounds like you may have received a charge letter, pursuant to 7 C.F.R. §278.6(b), did you respond? You need an attorney to help you mitigate the penalties you are faced with. The USDA or AG's office can be very challenging to deal with.
I signed a contract and have paid. My fiancé is being deployed next year so we cannot reschedule. The venue is making changes to what is in my contract due to COVID restrictions and I want to just cancel and be refunded.
answered on Aug 13, 2020
Depends upon your contract and circumstances leading up to your wedding date. I have information posted on website about this issue which may give you some insight.
answered on Jun 15, 2020
GPs should be contained within the Operating Agreement. You also need contingency planning in case GPs become impractical or impossible. Speak with an experienced business attorney to get an agreement that works for your business.
What can I do to get him out for good and so that he has no recourse to try to claim a portion of the business anymore
answered on Jun 15, 2020
You need to come to terms on a transfer of the absent partner's interest in the business to you. This can be done with a buyout or some other form of transfer or in the worst case scenario by judicial determination. Get in contact with an business lawyer to proceed properly.
What licensing will I need to acquire and how much will I be taxed or charged to hold the business
answered on Jun 15, 2020
You need to set up a corporate entity under which you will run your business. The taxes you will pay will be a factor in which corporate structure you decide upon. Get in touch with a business lawyer to get all set up.
One of the method that is teached is a Unquie method of remarketing. There is a paid program out there that teaches a simailr version of this as well, as well as information online about it. I have used some of this work as inspiration, and created a similar strategy in my own words, but the end... View More 
answered on Jan 24, 2020
It seems your teaching/coaching methodology may be protected by copyright and/or patent protection. Copyright law protects original works of authorship; caveat is it need to be in a tangible form like videos or books. There is not enough information here to say yes or no. If the paid program that... View More
I manage a multi-unit property in NJ and we have a tenant (contractor, a corporation) who rents a storage garage on the property. Landlord is an LLC owned by a family member. There was a commercial lease that ran for one year and expired in May 2019. Tenant did not renew, landlord continued... View More
answered on Dec 20, 2019
You will need an attorney to help you file a summary dispossession complaint in the Special Civil Part - Landlord /Tenant section - in the county in which the premises are located. This is the proper legal way to remove the current the tenant without resorting to self help.
I live in Florida and separated spouse took a vehicle I owned out of state (NJ)...allowed another person to drive... had an accident... the injured party is suing...my name is listed...as a potential defendant because the vehicle was registered to me...I have about 30 days to respond.
answered on Dec 19, 2019
Call your insurance company and let them know you are being sued. They will most likely assign you counsel. If the vehicle was uninsured you will have to get counsel on your own and to defend against the lawsuit.
answered on Dec 19, 2019
As per N.J.S.A. 3B:22-4, Creditors of the decedent shall present their claims to the personal representative of the decedent’s estate:
-in writing, and
-under oath,
-specifying the amount claimed, and
-the particulars of the claim.
-within nine months from the date of the decedent's death.
We ran a business with best intentions but lost lots of money, and I feel it is wrong for others to sue wy wife who is the CEO while we hoped for some Corporation protection from personal assets. Can we ask the court to remove my wife from the lawsuit and deal with the corporation only? What is the... View More
answered on Dec 17, 2019
Ignorance is never bliss in the legal world. The protections to you and your wife as members via the LLC are not unlimited. Courts will “pierce the corporate veil” and allow personal liability to attach to individual members for debts and obligations of the LLC if:
- the LLC was used... View More
I understand that I can’t receive a fee if I find an investor - but I’m assuming a loan would be ok?
Thank you.
answered on Dec 16, 2019
Generally speaking you can legally pay a referral fee on a commercial loan. For example if you apply for a commercial loan online via a lending aggregator, a referral fee may be charged to the loan. Lender will often pay this fee, but some aggregators pass this tax the borrower.
answered on Oct 29, 2019
Generally speaking a corporation's officers and directors are not personally liable for the obligations of the Company. As always there are exceptions to this general rule so it is definitely a good idea to talk to a good business litigator; you are going to need one to handle the lawsuit.
Can I terminate a lease agreement if I am called on military orders (title 32) in the state of NJ?
answered on Sep 19, 2019
If you have orders for either a PCS or a deployment longer than 90 days federal law, will let you terminate your lease. If this is the case just let your landlord know as soon as you can.
This is a bar and restaurant. There are 2 LLCs. One for the business & liquor license and the other for the real estate.
answered on Jun 29, 2019
The IRS will value the interests as per the K1. Your final capital account sum is reflection of what that member's taxable gain would be if the interest were sold. Speak to a tax professional, as well as, a lawyer.
We don’t have a partnership agreement. The 2 partners are making decisions without my approval and I don’t trust them. How do I stop them? The business is a franchise and is doing well. They want me out now that it is profitable but this was my business idea and I’m not willing to sell my... View More
answered on May 20, 2019
You have to get counsel and get them to the table to put together an agreement going forward. If they are not acting within their fiduciary duties (duty of loyalty and the duty of care) to you, you may have to go to court to get this accomplished. Spend some money now to avoid spending much more... View More
answered on Dec 14, 2018
Simple answer is that you are required to register your foreign company with the state of New Jersey if your business is transacting business here in New Jersey. Speak to an attorney to get the details specific to your needs.
answered on Nov 30, 2018
If it was an LLC then it is not a complex process. An LLC formed prior to March 20, 2013 may simply be canceled (closed). This takes place by filing the required cancellation form with the New Jersey Department of Treasury. You will also, need to file tax returns and pay any outstanding taxes due... View More
He has told me he can sell his half as a condo, but I was a mortgage processor and has basic knowledge. I do not want my yard as commom space. I have 2 large dogs and would like a fence for safety purposes as well as privacy, can I legally do this?
answered on Apr 13, 2018
First it needs to be converted to a condo. A survey is done to define the private and common areas, set designated parking spaces and storage areas for each owner. A master deed and by-laws must be drawn up and recorded. These are legal documents prepared by an experienced real estate lawyer. The... View More
Specifically the question is about a S-Corp Incorporated in NJ.
Business is operated in NJ.
Husband and Wife are the only Owners, Shareholders, Officers, Directors, and Employees.
answered on Apr 10, 2018
All partnerships and limited liability companies (LLC's) operating in New Jersey must maintain workers' compensation insurance or be approved for self-insurance so long as any one or more individuals, excluding partners or members of the LLC, perform services for the partnership or LLC,... View More
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