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I formed a PLLC for my physical therapy practice in NY. In the NY state PT practice act it states that licensed PTs cannot engage in unlicensed activities as that might give PTs an advantage over other professionals. Other PTs also provide wellness coaching services to clients outside of where they... View More 
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answered on May 22, 2024
Without having inquired all facts and done proper research in your case, and not making this any form of legal advise, I believe at first glance that if you make it a separate entity and do not commingle with your other entity, there is no prohibition for a licensed professional against engaging in... View More
Our LLP was established in January 2023. Unfortunately, we're facing financial constraints, and while other partners are willing to inject more capital to sustain the business, there is one partner refuses to invest further. what options are available to the other partners?
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answered on Jan 9, 2024
There are several issues that appear to be related to your question: (a) are the partners united or are their interests and positions in some way opposed to one another, (b) is it an LLP or an LLC ? Either way the Partnership Agreement or the Operating Agreement, respectively would need to be... View More
Hi I paid a service provider $1500 to do a service for my business she has a nasty attitude and is very rude she hasn’t started any work yet it’s only been about 2 days and she won’t give me my money back and she said if I do a charge back she is going to take me to court. She had me check... View More
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answered on Oct 18, 2023
It is next to impossible to identify or suggest anything based on the very sparse info you shared. Generally, the contract, verbal or (even much better) written control. Where there is no contract, state rules or even federal rules govern. You should speak to a lawyer.
My mother (I am her biological daughter) arrived in the US on a B2 tourist visa for the second time on July 4th, 2023, and I am a US citizen. Can I apply for her Green Card before 90 days ( DO NOT FOLLOW 90 DAYS RULE, because my purpose is save time for the green card process) arriving in the U.S... View More
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answered on Aug 22, 2023
Congratulations on becoming a US citizen! It's great that you want to help your mother obtain a green card. Let's go over your questions step by step:
1. Can you apply for your mother's Green Card while she's in the US on a B2 visa?
Yes, as a US citizen, you can... View More
For example, the alien was deported after being convicted for drug trafficking then they reentered the US unlawfully/illegally and was then convicted of another crime and served 6 years in prison. Are there any grounds for the person to defend not being deported if they have a child to support who... View More
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answered on Aug 15, 2023
it is impossible to discuss this in the hypothetical; suffice to say that whoever has this issue needs an immigration lawyer experienced in 'crimmigration' because sometimes it is possible to do certain things with the conviction, after it has been entered. Much depends on the crime itself.
My mom applied I-90 form and is waiting for her green card to be replaced. She got the I-551 stamp on her passport, but she doesn’t have a physical green card (the USCIS has it). Can she still travel back to the US with her German Passport with the I-551 stamp on it?
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answered on Aug 15, 2023
You should be able to travel with just the I-551 stamp, which is also called the temporary proof of legal residence stamp.
I formed an LLC already. Unaware after reading some websites that licensed professionals are supposed to form a PLLC but I wanted to confirm if that is true.
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answered on Aug 13, 2023
In New York, professional licensees of certain type cannot practice together with non-licensed people, making the regular LLC not an acceptable way to organize the company. Those filing the PLLC must be licensed to practice the occupation in question, and the company must be managed by those with... View More
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answered on Jun 25, 2023
In New York, a 16-year-old can work in a family business under certain conditions. Generally, minors who are 14 or 15 years old are allowed to work in a family business as long as the work is not hazardous and they have appropriate work permits. However, for 16-year-olds, there are usually no... View More
I own 25% of a business, a shop, in a 3 people partnership. If i were to no longer go in and offer manual labor but still keep the 25% I understand contributing 25% of the business expenses. But they say I have to also pay them them a salary based on how much percentage of the company they own. Is... View More
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answered on Feb 14, 2023
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
My wife is a US citizen, and is currently doing her bachelors. She works part time and not on a regular basis. My company is currently processing my green card, however, it will take some time. So, I wanted to apply for a marriage based green card. My wife cannot thus sponsor my green card, but she... View More
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answered on Feb 14, 2023
Yes, a third party (another person) may be a guarantor/sponsor but needs to mee the eligibility criteria (income or assets).
Can I take legal action?
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answered on Feb 14, 2023
Hello, whether you can take legal action depends on more facts that need to be inquired about and on whether it is ultimately worth doing so. Your issues appear primarily related to an employment relationship, whereby it should not matter that it is a family business. If you were employed there you... View More
He is threatening to leave me homeless and threatening to go to his homeland and marry to bring someone from India to USA what should I do about this
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answered on Jan 22, 2023
You should speak to a lawyer because it sounds like you have many complex questions and issues on the table here, including family law, and immigration law, and maybe even criminal issues.
Frank had an oral agreement with Sam to sell 200 orange trees ($60 each) and then sent a signed note stating "I confirm your order of 200 orange trees ($60 each). 5 days later, Sam tried to call Frank cancel the order, but only reached Ben, Frank's employee who was just fired. Ben... View More
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answered on Jan 22, 2023
You should speak to a lawyer because ALL details and fine points matter for a correct analysis. Generally, if Frank and Sam are 'merchants' (business people), a set of certain rules will apply and dictate the analysis under the Uniform Commercial Code. This situation needs to be explored... View More
I had an oral agreement with a customer to plant 10 trees in her yard and provide five special cares (once a month) after the 6 months planting for $20,000 so the whole process is 1 year and 1 month. I bought the tree at $600 each and materials for one treatment at $300. After 3 treatments (9... View More
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answered on Jan 22, 2023
You should speak to a lawyer because ALL details and fine points matter for a correct analysis. Generally, an oral agreement in many instances can also be valid (although never advisable). Not having a written agreement is going to be challenging to proof in court, unless you, e.g., have direct... View More
A customer asked me to plant ten trees in her yard. My worker planted the wrong kind of trees. The customer saw it after the third tree but remained silent. After planting all the trees, she demanded to get rid of the wrong trees and plant the right ones at a 25% discount. Another offer she had is... View More
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answered on Jan 22, 2023
You should speak to a lawyer because ALL details and fine points matter for a correct analysis. Generally, the parties are bound by the terms of the agreement. If the customer wants to modify (renegotiate) the agreement it can be done only per the terms of the agreement and with the other... View More
Sam, a delivery guy from X’s company was chased by a dog. Steve, driving and trying to avoid hitting Sam, turned his car to the left and accidentally went into the store and injured himself and three other people. Is Sam or his company liable for the injured people?
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answered on Jan 22, 2023
You should speak to a lawyer because ALL details and fine points matter for a correct analysis. At first glance, it appears that the driver is fully liable, irrespective of the other circumstances. However, liability is also apportioned in accordance with the state rules for that.
Payment is referral fee for candidate. Guarantee period is also over. Candidate and client agreed on remote, relocation plan. But now client is holding our payment as candidate has not yet relocated.
There is written agreement between both parties. Agreement states that it will govern and... View More
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answered on Jan 22, 2023
You should speak to a lawyer because ALL details and fine points matter for a correct analysis. Reviewing the documents here to understand the terms of the agreement and other circumstances is important.
I have an approved VAWA which I filed concurrently with I-485. I’m not sure whether to file a motion to terminate removal proceedings or file EORI-43B? Which of these will grant me a GreenCard? Thank you.
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answered on Jan 20, 2023
It is impossible to know based on the information you provided, what the right steps would be in your case. If a VAWA petition has been approved, you should be able to adjust the status and terminate the 42b proceeding by way of motion but without having fully studied your case it's impossible... View More
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answered on Nov 20, 2022
Even when you're unemployed you must file a tax return. If you haven't done so, there is a way to file a late one.
I am wondering if I can sell items such as TCG Cards/Collectibles/Items online for winter income legally under the same entity for winter income as pools slow down/stop
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answered on Nov 8, 2022
Assuming your entity is an LLC: unless your articles of an organization specify only pool business (usually they do not) you can absolutely use that entity for various businesses and you have the choice to file multiple DBA's (doing business as registrations) based on the line of business you... View More
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