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1 Answer | Asked in Business Law for New York on
Q: What specific laws will conflict with me operating my business?

Please tell me what specific laws may conflict with operating an alcohol marketplace in different states. My business is going to be a database and which licensed liquor vendors can join and buy our cloud-based software. We will not be handling any alcohol whatsoever. However I understand that... View More

Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Feb 4, 2016

This is a highly regulated area. Hire a good lawyer who understands this field.

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1 Answer | Asked in Business Law on
Q: Do attorneys in america pay VAT for their activities? If so, how much they pay for their professional activities?

Could you please give more information on like above questions?

Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Feb 4, 2016

VAT is in Europe, not US. Talk to a local CPA.

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1 Answer | Asked in Business Law on
Q: if an entity is being blacklisted, is it possible that a shareholder can be debarred as well?

if common show cause notice has been served, then is it required to be served to all parties individually with specific wrongs that has been committed by that party?

Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Feb 4, 2016

Unclear what you are asking. A local business lawyer can advise.

Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work for your specific situation. It is impossible to...
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2 Answers | Asked in Business Law for Indiana on
Q: I own 49% of a website, & the domain holder part owns 51%. Do they have the right to take profit or the site from me?

what rights do they have over me as a majority?

Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Feb 4, 2016

A local business lawyer can review the governing documents and advise.

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1 Answer | Asked in Business Law for Hawaii on
Q: I believe I was wrongfully removed from an LLC without my knowing. I was a 50% member of the LLC. What are my options?
Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Feb 4, 2016

Talk to a local business litigation lawyer about the details.

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1 Answer | Asked in Business Law for Virginia on
Q: In Honolulu, Hawaii, for S Corporation, how many Board of Directors are required by law?
Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Feb 4, 2016

I most states only 1, but check with a Hawaii business lawyer.

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1 Answer | Asked in Business Law for Virginia on
Q: What is the easiest and best way to get S corporation law, required board of directors, shareholder rights etc
Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Feb 4, 2016

Unclear what you are asking. A local business lawyer can help.

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1 Answer | Asked in Business Law on
Q: is there a partnership have salary as working partner among none active partners ?

Brief Definition needed

Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Feb 4, 2016

Question is not clear.

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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts for Virginia on
Q: Hello, We signed a contract with a web designer from Romania. If we cancel the contract can we get our money back?

We would like to cancel our contract due to lack of communication and nondelivery of agreed deliverables. Contract states that if we terminate the contract we are to pay 30% kill fee. But we don't want to pay that either since we didn't receive anything from the designer. The contract... View More

Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Feb 4, 2016

May be hard to recover if they are in Romania.

Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work for your specific situation. It is impossible to evaluate a legal...
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2 Answers | Asked in Contracts for Virginia on
Q: We signed a contract with a web designer in Romania We would like to cancel our contact. Can we recover our money?

We would like to cancel the contract due to nondelivery of agreed deliverables and unwillingness of designer to submit an acceptable affirmative action plan. Also lack of communication was a big problem.

Here is what our contact says

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Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Feb 4, 2016

If you paid, may be hard to recover it they are in Romania.

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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts on
Q: Friends buying dog.Can they sign a contract saying, they couldn't take the dog back, if something ever happened?
Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Feb 4, 2016

Unclear who wouldn't take the dog back, buyer or seller.

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2 Answers | Asked in Contracts for Indiana on
Q: I was looking at a boat. I wanted to show interest. I suggested $100; the business asked for $500. I wrote a check.

When I determined the boat required a great deal of repair, I was no longer interested in the boat. I asked for my check back. The business refuses to return the $500.

Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Feb 4, 2016

Sounds like you changed your mind after completing the transaction. A local lawyer can review and advise.

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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts for California on
Q: hypothetical question regarding contracts to help me better understand

Rusty Richards, a rancher, calls Mike’s Outfitters and orders a ATV with a power blade for $1,200. Mike then sends Rusty a confirmation that states, "This is to confirm our telephone order for your purchase of the ATV with the power blade for $1,200. Thank you for your order." Rusty... View More

Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Feb 4, 2016

You will learn more if you do your own homework.

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1 Answer | Asked in Medical Malpractice for Missouri on
Q: Why would a hospital refuse to share blood test results with patient
Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Feb 4, 2016

In many states, patients have a right to their medical records. A local lawyer can advise.

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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Illinois on
Q: Can a law firm represent a client if i work for that law firm and i am suing that client

I was involved in a car accident with a company i work for a law firm this company is a client of my law firm

Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Feb 4, 2016

Potentially a conflict of interest.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Car Accidents for California on
Q: Would you legally have to answer this if you were detained for a traffic stop by a police officer?

If you were detained for a traffic stop, would you legally have to answer the question "Do you still live at this address?" after you have handed the police officer your license and registration?

Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Feb 4, 2016

Why wouldn't you?

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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Florida on
Q: Hello, I am the defendant in a civil negligence case. I did not have liability insurance so Geico is not defending me

The plaintiff attorney used an unlicensed private investigator to collect EDR black box evidence from my vehicle.

Can I sue the plaintiff attorney who retained this nonlawyer assistant?

Can I sue the PI for Invasion of privacy?

Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Feb 4, 2016

Unclear whether you have viable legal claims against anyone. Get a lawyer to defend the claim against you.

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2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents for Maryland on
Q: Our truck was sideswiped by a city recycle truck. We have evidence of blue paint on our truck and on debris.

what else must we file besides the online form with the risk management department for the city? should we get a lawyer? we are in Albuquerque nm

Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Feb 4, 2016

Yes, talk to a local lawyer.

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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Washington on
Q: How do I get my neighbors to pay for the headlight they busted out of my 1988 Saab

She backed into my car because she wasn't paying attention told me she would pay for it so I gave her all the information she would need to replace it..she took a different route and bought the wrong pice and now isn't willing to give me the money or replace the part and is avoiding me... View More

Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Feb 4, 2016

Total your car over a headlight? Something sounds wrong. Talk to a local lawyer.

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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Kansas on
Q: If an individual admits he backed into your vehicle, can his insurance company decide not to fix your car?

On Thanksgiving day, in the pouring rain, an individual put his truck in reverse and backed into my husband as he was leaving the JC Penny parking lot. When he realized what had happened, he admitted he backed into him because he did not see the vehicle, (saying it was small), provided my husband... View More

Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Feb 4, 2016

Insurance companies don't treat unrepresented persons seriously. Talk to a lawyer.

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