Every action that a corporate officer undertakes can potentially lead to liability under State and Federal Securities laws, banking laws, contract laws, fiduciary rules, and more. Your question is extremely brief. My guess is that it's only an iceberg question: meaning there is a lot more... View More

If you were an independent contractor as opposed to an employee, the work for hire doctrine wouldn’t apply absent a signed writing to that effect executed by both parties to the contract. However, whether you would be considered an “employee” for the purposes of copyright law is not as simple... View More

You will likely be subject to a copyright infringement and/or counterfeit account ban and because you seem to have no licensing documents from the rights owners. Because you are apparently doing this knowingly, you will likely be permanently banned from these platforms without much of a chance of a... View More

E-Verify is for Established US Employers. You OPT only allows you work for a US employer. This could be interpreted as working without authorizarion. You should get legal counsel first.

This is a case where a creative retainer might be useful. Meaning, because the dollar amount is small, you can consult with an attorney who can help you draft the litigation documents, guide you through filing and service, and preparation before court appearances. This is a much better option than... View More

Depends on what your deal was, and what an accounting would show. Very hard for $10,000 to make something happen here. You can sue, but it would cost a high percentage of the recovery unless others joined. For $10,000 you can do a small claims case in NYC, and see if anything shakes out.

Unless you are selling highly regulated products such as chemicals or pharmaceuticals I don’t see that you would need any special license. What you need is a strong contract drafted by an experienced attorney to ensure your commission, along with a business strategy to prevent the wholesalers and... View More

Yes. Done frequently. Should have no issues.

You may want to repost this under the "Trademark" heading. Your question is more about intellectual property than "Business Formation," the chosen category. Maybe consider adding the "Copyright" category as well, depending on what you plan to sell. Attorneys in those... View More

I'm not understanding what amount had to be paid off and why. If everything is now straightened out, what would be the issue of continuing with the bank?

Jack

Most prudent way is to contact Miller's licensing department and obtain an license for the use of their logo.

Generally, you're better off with a separate entity. Thereafter, keep things separate. Don't comingle.

Jack

There are many types of partnerships. Have a free telephone consultation with counsel.

Jack

Hello. It does not sound like a situation for you to remain in. As for your question, it is not entirely clear what you are asking. You may want to speak with a lawyer because there will undoubtedly be issues requiring clarification. That said, business ownership does not have to go hand in hand... View More

A shareholder, just by being a shareholder, cannot accept service. Service must be on an officer or director, or the registered agent. A minority shareholder can fight the dissolution, or demand a buyout based on the value of the corporation as determined by a court. The procedure is in the... View More

A d/b/a (doing business as) is simply an alternative trade name for a business. Different states have registration requirements for DBA's. A trademark protection or copyright protection are an entirely different issue. There is a process underlying the registration of a trademark or a... View More

Yes.

Your specific questions need to be provided. Tabaco products (business) may fall into several categories that can be highly regulated.

First, no one could answer this without seeing the terms of your agreement. Second, even if you had a solid defense, another issue is whether your old company would sue you in any event.

What most people do is use the physical address of the UPS Store, and call your box number your "suite". Just work it out with the owner to put that mail in your box.