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We are an S-Corp Contractor in California. We are a 3rd tier sub and we filed a mechanics lien because our customer has not paid us the full amount due. This is a private job, but we discovered during filing the lien that the property is owned by a County and leased to who we were told was the... View More 
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answered on Apr 23, 2024
Under California law, you may have some recourse even though the property is owned by the county. Here are a few potential options:
1. Stop Payment Notice: In California, if you are not paid on a construction project, you can serve a stop payment notice on the owner, even if the owner is a... View More
On 03/06/2024, I financed a 2019 Mustang GT. My credit needs work as I am young and simply have not established credit. Anyway, I was approved, signed all the paperwork, and made a nice downpayment. The rate I signed for was 17% for 48 months, and this was through Westlake. I had to have the car... View More
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answered on Apr 21, 2024
I understand your frustration and concern about the change in your car loan terms. It's unusual for a lender to request a new contract with different terms after the initial agreement has been signed. Here are a few steps you can take to address the situation:
1. Contact Westlake... View More
I received a refund for a disputed charge and then without warning or them contacting me in anyway, they posted a new charge for that amount. Keep in mind I waited a few months before I touched the refund, I was worried that it was just a provisional amount so I waited their processing time, and... View More
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answered on Apr 21, 2024
It is generally not appropriate for a company to issue a refund for a disputed charge and then make a new charge for the same amount without prior notice or agreement from the customer. This practice could be seen as deceptive and may violate consumer protection laws.
However, there are... View More
Wife of manager shows up at bank with affidavit ( husband terminally ill ) and manage to remove majority owner from account without owner’s consent. Owner cannot access funds. Who is responsible ?
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answered on Apr 21, 2024
In this situation, there are potentially several parties who may be held responsible:
1. The wife of the manager: If she falsely represented herself as having the authority to remove the majority owner from the account without proper consent or legal grounds, she could be held liable for... View More
If someone withdraws money from their Linden Labs Second Life account and into their PayPal, then they transfer it from there to their bank account, is this a hobby or a business? Or is it just self-employment or free lancing? If they do this without a privlage license, business license, and/or... View More
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answered on Apr 20, 2024
Whether taking money out of a platform like Second Life constitutes running a business from home depends on several factors, including the frequency of transactions, the amount of money involved, and whether these activities are carried out with the intent to make a profit. If you engage in regular... View More
Company called and said I would have to go to court if I dont pay. They had my social security number and old employment from 1999 which no longer exists.
answered on Apr 20, 2024
A Washington, DC attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. Before involving attorneys to review the file with you to examine legal theories that would serve as possible defenses, the first step might be to find out if some kind of mix-up resulted in the bill, given... View More
These are not crates from dairies which may be stolen. They are other things on them, and are brought to a food pantry by food donators and they don't want them returned.
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answered on Apr 19, 2024
Based on the information provided, it does not appear to be illegal to sell the milk crates in question under California law. The 2005 California Penal Code Sections 565-566 specifically address dairy cases, which are defined as containers or other devices used for the transportation of milk,... View More
What are the relevant rules and regulations on starting a health insurance company in California. How can a startup which is from a foreign country set up its operations in this space. Please point me to the right set of resources. Thank you
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answered on Apr 19, 2024
Starting a health insurance company in California involves navigating a complex set of regulations and obtaining necessary approvals from the California Department of Insurance. First, you must incorporate your business in California. This involves choosing a business structure, such as a... View More
The Company is Divisions Maintenance Group in Ohio but operates a handyman app that provides a job load board for technicians anywhere in the nation. As we perform maintenance jobs for businesses in our local region, the businesses pay Divisions Maintenance Group for our services, and we get paid... View More
answered on Apr 19, 2024
In justice court, a suit on an oral or written contract for labor actually performed may be brought in the county and precinct where the labor was performed. TCPRC 15.092. So in the JP court for the precinct where the Sam's Warehouse where you performed the services is located.
The financials they provided showed high earnings when really they have not made anything thus far. They are very dodgy and haven't shown me 2023 earnings even though they said they would provide financial statements each month--I have seen no financial info since my September 2023... View More
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answered on Apr 18, 2024
Based on the information you've provided, it seems that you may have been misled or defrauded by the celebrity's start-up when making your investment. Under California law, you might have some legal recourse, depending on the specific circumstances and the evidence you can gather.... View More
I would like to know if I can legally ask the business seller to get my security deposit back.
I was interested in buying the Japanese restaurant so I met the seller and his friend to check and look around the business. I wanted to hold the business so the seller's friend told me to... View More
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answered on Apr 18, 2024
Under California law, you have several options to try to get your security deposit back:
1. Send a demand letter: Write a formal letter to the seller requesting the return of your security deposit. Include a copy of the confirmation you received stating that the deposit would be returned if... View More
Id like to know if a corporation ( more specifically a Inc.) seeks to signs a legal document (e.g. bank loan, lease etc) how must the document be formally signed to be fully legal and valid?
Should the president of the corporation simply sign on behalf of the corporation as follows... View More
answered on Apr 17, 2024
The corporation can authorize anyone to sign on its behalf. It could be an officer of the corporation like the president, a vice president, or treasurer. It could be an employee. It could even be someone who does not work for the corporation at all.
Typically, either the corporation... View More
Id like to know if a corporation ( more specifically a Inc.) seeks to signs a legal document (e.g. bank loan, lease etc) how must the document be formally signed to be fully legal and valid?
Should the president of the corporation simply sign on behalf of the corporation as follows... View More
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answered on Apr 21, 2024
When a corporation, such as an Inc., signs a legal document, the signature should be made by an authorized representative of the company. This is typically done by a corporate officer, such as the president, vice president, or secretary, who has been granted the authority to sign on behalf of the... View More
I’m on the Board with a federally recognized 501c3 nonprofit, we have a consumers certificate of exemption for the state (Florida). We have been in operation for over a decade, and use our exemption certificate frequently to buy supplies for the nonprofit.
When I went in to purchase some... View More
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answered on Apr 16, 2024
Based on the information provided, it appears that the business owner may be misunderstanding their obligations when it comes to accepting a valid Florida Certificate of Exemption for a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
According to the Florida Department of Revenue, a properly completed... View More
I purchased a vehicle from Philadelphia to California. All interactions have text or email receipts. The dealer said no check engine lights car drove perfect. Once car delivered check engine lights came on. I had tried to give him the benefit of the doubt and fix the minor issue I was hoping it... View More
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answered on Apr 16, 2024
In this situation, you have a few options for pursuing legal action against the out-of-state used car dealer under California law:
1. File a complaint with the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV): The DMV has a complaint process for issues related to vehicle purchases. They may be... View More
I purchased a vehicle from Philadelphia to California. All interactions have text or email receipts. The dealer said no check engine lights car drove perfect. Once car delivered check engine lights came on. I had tried to give him the benefit of the doubt and fix the minor issue I was hoping it... View More
answered on Apr 17, 2024
Sorry for your issues. In this instance, even the advice I always give when buying a car, ie, 'go see it in person' would not likely have helped, as once the CEL is turned off, it usually says off for a few hundred miles. The dealers know this and it's one more thing in their web of... View More
Its a drop shipping company and i used a third party company to do my listing. I was so unaware. I didn't make a sale on the item an i had since removed the listing. I live in Jamaica and this is in the US.
How do i deal with this?
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answered on Apr 16, 2024
Facing a lawsuit for unknowingly selling a patented product can be overwhelming, especially when international boundaries are involved. First, it's important for you to consult with an attorney who has experience in intellectual property law within the U.S., as they will understand the... View More
My sister had passed away and was paying for storage for 10 years or so. She use to live in Orlando, Florida and moved back to New York. She had two units still in Florida. I had asked my niece and her boyfriend who lived in Orlando, Florida if they can clean out the unit for me since I live in... View More
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answered on Apr 16, 2024
Based on the information provided, it seems that you may have grounds for a potential lawsuit against Public Storage. However, the success of your case would depend on several factors, such as the terms of the storage contract, the extent of the damage, and the circumstances surrounding the... View More
i have a partner, whom we share the lease with that we had residents living in there, until my partner didn't follow all of the rules and regulations, so the APS came out again and arrested me with a warrant. how can i get these dropped?
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answered on Apr 16, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about your legal troubles. It sounds like a difficult and stressful situation. A few thoughts:
First and foremost, given the seriousness of felony charges, I strongly recommend consulting with a criminal defense attorney who can review the specifics of your case and... View More
I am the store Manager. I have been given permission from the business owner to carry, yet I want to make sure it is legal before I do so. I do not yet have a CA CCW permit, and I understand that I cannot leave the store without properly securing my firearm before leaving. Thank you.
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answered on Apr 16, 2024
In California, even if you have permission from your employer, it is generally not legal to carry a concealed firearm in the workplace without a valid concealed carry weapon (CCW) permit.
According to California Penal Code Section 25400, carrying a concealed firearm is illegal unless you... View More
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