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0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Personal Injury and Business Law for Montana on
Q: My Accountant lost all my tax documents in the mail. I told them I would pick them up, and they mailed it anyway.

It had all of my husbands and my information, SSN, birth dates, annuity account numbers, 1099, home and rental information, bank and saving accounts, brokerage info etc. What is my recourse. Identity theft, withdrawals from accounts etc.

0 Answers | Asked in Business Formation, Business Law and Consumer Law on
Q: Could I sell fangame legally by the laws of the USA . Or could I put it online only for free.

I mean selling online files and NOT physical copies such as discs and so on .

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law for Colorado on
Q: LLC dissolution

My partner is threatening to forcibly dissolve our LLC claiming I am not managing the short term rental correctly, which is not true.

D. Mathew Blackburn
D. Mathew Blackburn
answered on May 8, 2024

The first step would be to review the operating agreement and determine what if any provisions would apply. USe this information to attempt to settle the issue or proceed with a buy-out.

If you can't come to an agreed-upon resolution the next step would be filing a lawsuit to remove...
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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law and Business Law for California on
Q: If a store changes owners does the old owner have the right to tell the new owner a person is not allowed in the store

My boyfriend whom works at the store told me that my aunt whom owns the store says I'm not allowed to come in the store anymore..and didnt give any explanation why..is this legal

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answered on May 7, 2024

In general, a property owner or business operator has the right to refuse service to anyone, as long as the reason for refusal is not based on a protected characteristic such as race, color, religion, national origin, disability, or other factors covered by federal and state anti-discrimination... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts and Business Law for Florida on
Q: I live in Brevard County, Florida. I'm married. My wife is in the Brevard County Jail waiting a trial date.

There is also an Injunction against her. She can't come near me, or our home, or our car for five years. She and I are joint owners of the car. I need to sell, or trade it, but the Injunction clearly states that we can have no connection of any kind during the period of the Injunction. So, as... View More

Linda Liang
Linda Liang
answered on May 7, 2024

Have you thought of hiring an attorney to talk to her? Also, I do not think while she is not allowed to approach you, you going near her is considered violation.

2 Answers | Asked in Employment Law, Business Law, Civil Litigation and Mergers & Acquisitions for California on
Q: Enforcing a judgment on a dissolved corporation

I sued my employer (it's a nonprofit organization) a couple of years ago, but since then, it has sold some of its assets to a third party and transitioned to a new corporation under a different name, but the executives and the board of directors remain the same. How will this transition impact... View More

Neil Pedersen
Neil Pedersen
answered on May 7, 2024

Yes, this will significantly complicate things. Far more information would need to be known about the situation to provide any solid guidance. If you have not yet procured a judgment, there are things you will need to do now to try to wrangle the new entity into the lawsuit, and depending on the... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Business Law and International Law for Washington on
Q: Do you know where I can find laws on product compliance related to labeling requirements for textiles and apparel?

Specifically, I'm looking for laws that would dictate these requirements for goods sold into these countries: Malaysia, Singapore, Kuwait, Qatar, UAE, and Hong Kong. Is this something you're able to help with? I'm struggling to find what I need through a basic Google search.

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answered on May 8, 2024

I can provide some general guidance on where to find information about textile and apparel labeling requirements for the countries you mentioned.

1. Malaysia: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (MDTCA) oversees labeling requirements.

2. Singapore: The Consumer...
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0 Answers | Asked in Business Law, Civil Litigation and Collections for Texas on
Q: Is there any protection that I can take so I won't be in contempt of court?

I have a business that is an LLC and I received a judgement that I would owe the other party for about 19K. I have my lawyer speak to them and tried to negotiate a payment plan but they immediately want to go after my assets. I'm not sure what to do and my lawyer practically says that we just... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Banking, Business Law, Civil Rights and Construction Law for Missouri on
Q: I hired a non-licensed contractor to remodel. He did bad work and didn’t finish I put stop payment on second check.

I paid him 5000 after the Demo because he threatened to walk off if I didn’t give him a prepayment. He demanded another 5000 or he’d walk off midway through the job. I told him he had to finished doing most of the work before cashing check. He completed maybe 60% but 30% of the job was... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Business Law for Oregon on
Q: Lufthansa is refusing to pay for lost luggage. They claim, they have paid but refuse to provide proof. Can i sue them?

10 months ago, Lufthansa lost my luggage.

I filed my claim on time and requested them to find it or replace if not to be found within 21 days based on Montreal convention.

After these days, Lufthansa asked for my bank details which i provided. Eversince no payment arrived.... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Copyright, Business Formation, Business Law, Gaming and Intellectual Property for Louisiana on
Q: I am trying to use the character Waldo, from, "Where's Waldo." What do I need to do to get the creative rights.

Me and a small team are working on an original and unique where's Waldo video game. We were wondering what process would we need to go through to earn the creative writes to use him in our game.

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answered on May 6, 2024

There are five active trademark registrations for WHERE'S WALDO, owned by DreamWorks Distribution Limited (UK), in IC009 for eyewear, IC016 for books, IC025 for apparel items, IC041 for entertainment services, and IC028 for toys & games.

A video game would be in IC009, and although...
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0 Answers | Asked in Business Law for Maine on
Q: A Contractor is billing me for additional travel and work time because a part they had was on backorder

We had a transfer switch, interlock kit installed at our home. The project was supposed to start and be completed in September 2023. The crew came out and started the work, then told me they were leaving because a part was on backorder and they would have to come back. They came back in November... View More

3 Answers | Asked in Employment Law, Personal Injury, Business Law and Civil Litigation for California on
Q: Anti-Slapp filing deadline and attorneys' fee demand

My employer filed Anti-SLAPP motion 68 days after I filed my complaint against them, and it was partially granted. My attorney didn't raise that late filing issue in their opposition to the special motion. Now I am facing a substantial attorneys' fee demand.

Can I leverage the... View More

Neil Pedersen
Neil Pedersen
answered on May 6, 2024

The legal fees award is owed to the employer/defendant. The leverage you have, if any, is against your attorney. The employer/defendant will not care one bit about your arguments against your attorney. So, no, that does not seem to be something you can use as leverage to negotiate the attorney... View More

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0 Answers | Asked in Business Formation, Business Law and Contracts for New Jersey on
Q: I would like to start a boat rental business on a lake in NJ that I reside on. What do I need to legally operate?

I will be renting low power, electric powered vessels and kayaks. I currently have a related fishing and chartering LLC with sales tax / resale certificate.

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law and Civil Litigation for Florida on
Q: Can I file a writ of replevin to recover property that does not have a title? For example, electronic equipment ?
Charles M.  Baron
Charles M. Baron
answered on May 5, 2024

Sure, if you can prove ownership. Examples: proof of purchase, photo of it being in your possession, credible witness testimony.

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Business Law and Civil Rights for New York on
Q: Looking for laws to prevent unfair punishment with false reasons using unrelated guidelines.

A YouTube video reviewer is bullying me by demonetizing my videos, claiming they violate YouTube guidelines.

Specifically, they cite the guideline regarding profanity in the first 7 seconds of the video, bolstering their stance.

However, it's evident that there is no profanity... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Contracts and Business Law for Connecticut on
Q: How do I understand the meaning of certain terms in a freelance agreement?

I'm a freelance graphic designer trying to get my client to agree to allow me to use portions of an upcoming project for my portfolio. They agreed to add some language to the agreement but it doesn't seem to say anything about that. I want to make sure I understand it. Here is the updated... View More

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answered on May 6, 2024

A "work-for-hire" arrangement does not adequately address your desire to utilize portions of the project for your professional portfolio. This is a standard concern for freelance designers, as portfolio work is essential for demonstrating skills and attracting new business.

You...
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