answered on Mar 23, 2023
All companies are required to obtain a California business license, no matter whether they have a physical storefront or just sell online.
answered on Mar 21, 2023
There are several steps a company or corporation can take to protect themselves from liability for the actions of a "stooge" employee:
Establish clear policies and procedures: A company should have clear policies and procedures in place that prohibit illegal or unethical behavior,... Read more »
answered on Mar 15, 2023
Determining whether antitrust laws have been violated and if your client has been harmed by anticompetitive behavior can be a complex legal analysis that involves a careful review of the relevant facts and legal standards.
In general, antitrust laws are designed to promote and protect... Read more »
I am sending a cease and desist letter via certified mail to them and aligning my ducks in a row to file a lawsuit against them. I am looking for a lawyer/paralegal who is willing to help guide me through this.
answered on Mar 15, 2023
Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), debt collectors are prohibited from engaging in certain abusive, deceptive, or unfair practices when attempting to collect a debt. If you believe that a debt collection agency is violating the FDCPA, you may be able to sue them in court for... Read more »
The property management company that services my office building is adding a charge to if monthly rent if suspect ed of smoking in their office.
answered on Mar 15, 2023
It is generally not legal for a company to impose a monetary fine on its customers for violating state law. In the case of smoking in an office building, it would be up to the property management company to enforce any relevant state or local laws and regulations related to smoking. However, they... Read more »
CA Corp Code 5510 + seem to allow proxies to achieve a quorum and to take actions "if allowed"
5516 allows for unanimous consent "if allowed"
Does this mean if the by-laws permit, both can be so used? Thx
answered on Mar 14, 2023
Yes, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation can use proxies to meet a quorum and to take actions if it's allowed in the corporation's bylaws. Similarly, the use of unanimous consent is also allowed if it's permitted by the bylaws.
According to California... Read more »
promised a website build, to have it up and running in less than 30 days. gave me nothing actually and way overcharged. tried to dispute it with my bank, but they got the money anyway and received nothing for my marketing campaign total of about $3000 wasted money
answered on Mar 13, 2023
In my opinion, you are entitled to recover your money. Your most efficient course of action is to sue in small claims court.
promised a website build, to have it up and running in less than 30 days. gave me nothing actually and way overcharged. tried to dispute it with my bank, but they got the money anyway and received nothing for my marketing campaign total of about $3000 wasted money
answered on Mar 13, 2023
Probably not, but some of this will depend on the terms of the contract. Typically, a service contract will include payment terms that allow for the individual receiving the service a net number of days by which to pay after receiving the invoice.
I know you mentioned that they promised to... Read more »
I’m currently running ads that I do not have access to changing or pausing or editing in anyway. Facebook has NO support to help me get back in, I’ve tried EVERYTHING down to even contacting friends of friends who work there to help me. They’ve even filed an internal report and still nothing.... Read more »
answered on Mar 13, 2023
I'm sorry to hear that you are experiencing difficulty accessing your Facebook account and ad account. It is certainly frustrating to be locked out of an account without any means of contacting support for assistance.
One option you might consider is filing a complaint with the Better... Read more »
A dealer ship lied about the down payment approval but signed the contract with that financing terms then tried to change the down payment to$250 I had financing already when I applied for credit but after I turned down the second contract the dealership didn't run my credit with who I was... Read more »
answered on Mar 13, 2023
If you signed a sales contract with the dealership that specified a particular down payment and financing terms, and the dealership later attempts to change those terms without your consent, that would generally be considered a breach of contract. However, the specific legal rights and remedies... Read more »
It has put me in danger. My personal life. I have stalkers,I've been sexually assaulted. Etc. My identity has been stolen,I've lost my house my cars, my kids temporarily on allegations. I need a lawyer
answered on Mar 11, 2023
If you believe that T-Mobile has sold your personal information without your consent and that this has resulted in harm to you, you may have legal options to seek compensation for your damages.
Here are some steps you can take:
Consult with an attorney: It's important to speak... Read more »
We do not sell any children's furniture
answered on Mar 10, 2023
The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) is a federal law that sets safety standards for certain consumer products, including children's products. The law requires manufacturers to conduct testing on their products to ensure that they meet certain safety standards, and it also sets... Read more »
Am in the County. The City opened up and the first license went to the city community dev director that helped make the ord and a 6% tax advantage over me, after espousing prohibition for his career and a few months before speaking against me at my County planning hearing, which I go through every... Read more »
answered on Mar 10, 2023
If you believe that the County government is maintaining an unfair tax advantage for a former municipal employee competitor, you may want to consult with an attorney who specializes in tax law or government law. An attorney can review the details of your case and advise you on whether you have a... Read more »
i am member of an llc and i signed a personal guarantee on an Eidl loan. A member wants to take my stake in the company. Will an indemnification agreement between partys be an option?
Is that be an option or would that be voided by the SBA?
answered on Mar 10, 2023
Generally, an EIDL loan is a loan that is made directly to a small business, and the loan is based on the creditworthiness of the business, not the individual partners or owners. However, it is possible that the loan agreement includes a personal guarantee, which means that the individual partners... Read more »
Many websites offer professional development credit for book studies to teachers who pay to take their courses. Can I legally create a course based on someone else's book as long as I encourage students to buy the book and I do not copy any text from the book?
answered on Mar 10, 2023
As long as you are not infringing on the author's copyright, creating a course based on someone else's book may be legal. However, you should ensure that your use of the book is considered "fair use" under copyright law. This can depend on factors such as the purpose and nature... Read more »
If you buy a construction company in California do you get their license and does the owner that holds the license need to stay on board? If the license holder, quits, is fired or for any other reason leaves the company would the license stay with the new owner?
Thank you!
answered on Mar 9, 2023
A company cannot get a contractor's license, at least to my knowledge. An individual can obtain a contractor's license, then setup a company (sole proprietorship, LLC, corporation, etc.) and then that company can contract under that individuals license. Thus, if you were to buy a... Read more »
I am thinking of selling digital products (i.e PDFs, templates, drawings, printable stickers) on a platform called Etsy. I'm wondering what I'll need since I do not intend to sell physical products, just strictly digital.
answered on Mar 8, 2023
If you are selling digital products on a third-party platform like Etsy, you may need a business license and/or a DBA (Doing Business As) registration, depending on your specific circumstances and the requirements of your state and local government.
Here are some general guidelines:... Read more »
I'm starting a business where the founders live/work virtually in the US, but money will technically be made in Ecuador. We are a subscription based business for backpackers to book and get discounts in Ecuador (and eventually other countries in South America). So backpackers will buy their... Read more »
answered on Mar 6, 2023
To form a C-corp in the US when your operations are based in Ecuador, you will need to follow the incorporation procedures of the state in which you plan to incorporate. Delaware is a popular choice for incorporation due to its favorable corporate laws and tax benefits.
To form a C-corp in... Read more »
I am a sole proprietor offering graphic design services and stationery in CA. Now, I want to start selling handmade jewelry and polished rocks (using a different name for this business) – do I need a separate business license for that? The owner (myself) and business address remain the same for... Read more »
answered on Mar 3, 2023
In California, you are not generally required to obtain a separate business license for each different type of product or service that you offer. As a sole proprietor, you can operate multiple businesses under a single business license, as long as the businesses are related and have the same owner... Read more »
I am buying a business and trying to take over the lease from the previous business owner. I sent emails to the property management company and they said I had to send my documents through the previous business owner; and I couldn't talk to the property management company directly but have to... Read more »
answered on Mar 2, 2023
If you are buying a business and taking over the lease from the previous business owner, you should be able to work with the property manager directly to transfer the lease to your name. However, the property management company may require you to provide certain documents and information, such as... Read more »
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