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Can I become a resident in Connecticut while having an LLC in Florida? I will be switching my business from FL to CT early next year. Thanks!
answered on Oct 6, 2022
Yes, you can still maintain a FL LLC even after you move to CT. Technically you should convert to a CT LLC or at least file a certificate to business in CT by obtaining a certificate of good standing from FL. You also need to check with the Department of Revenue Services in CT regarding tax issues... View More 
I tried iPostal1 it was denied, my friend in the past used Regus but I’m not sure how valid that is
answered on Jan 25, 2022
Yes. The directions to filing provide as follows:
"PRINCIPAL OFFICE: Include street number, street name, city, state, and zip code. No P.O. Box."
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Also, in Connecticut a limited liability company must list the name and address of a registered agent with a... View More
answered on Dec 27, 2021
You have to look at the bylaws to see how and when directors can be added to the corporation. If the bylaws are silent on that matter, it may require a majority vote of shares held by the shareholders to increase the number of directors.
Do the bylaws all for annual appointment of directors... View More
Example if I have a window cleaning business. And I hire another company to do the actual work.
answered on Dec 20, 2021
Yes, this is commonly done in many businesses including web-development, construction, various service businesses, and software development. The only exception would be if you sign a contract with the customer stating you will do all the work or that you represent you "will not"... View More
Respected Lawyers, My query is that can a company file a case against me after quitting and then starting my own company in the same field or domain and then contacting a person inside that company and giving them some freelancing work to do. The Board of Directors were threatening us stating that... View More
answered on Dec 4, 2021
This all depends on the terms and conditions of the employment agreement or independent contractor agreement you signed with the company. Many employment agreements or independent contractor agreements contain "non-solicitation clauses" that would restrict you from soliciting employees of... View More
Are conversations held prior to the presentation of the agreement excluded?
answered on Nov 18, 2021
Non-Disparagement Agreements are being quite common. They are enforceable, however, if no liquidated damages are stated in the agreement it might be quite difficult for the company to prove actual damages if you breach the agreement and say something derrogatory about the company, its officers,... View More
They dont care what card you use, they only go cheaper if it’s cash. Where do I go to dispute these charges. It’s not fair to the consumer that they pass their charges onto me when making payment. I dont want to carry 500-1000 dollars to avoid paying 3%
answered on Nov 2, 2021
Yes, unfortuantely it is legal in Texas and almost all states. The company does have to post a notice of what they are charging you and the bill should show the charge separately, They can charge up to 3.99%. If you are a very good customer or making a large purchase, ask the store owner or manager... View More
Can I change the name of my current LLC and later reopen a new LLC with my current name? Or would the name be unavailable? Example: changing my current LLC named "Blue" (that sells clothes) into a new name "red" (and be a completely different business model). In a couple years... View More
answered on Nov 2, 2021
The simple answer is "Yes", as long as that name is still available and no one else has taken it. Once you change the name from Red to Blue, the name Red will be available and someone else might take it. Some states allow you to reserve a company name for a fee. For instance, Delaware... View More
Except to the extent paid in settlement from any applicable insurance policies, and to the extent
permitted by applicable law, each Party agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the other Party,
and its respective affiliates, officers, agents, employees, and permitted successors and... View More
answered on Aug 17, 2021
This is what is commonnly referred to as a hold harmless and indemnity clause and can be found in most business contracts as well as sales of LLCs, corporations, businesses, and even asset purchase agreements. I also include this type of clause in consulting agreements and independent contractor... View More
Many "publishers" offer to complete corporate registration forms for your new LLC or Corp with whichever state you choose and some offer registered agent service. Some offer an additional step by offering a nominee if you need privacy. Their rates are often double even triple what a... View More
answered on Jul 29, 2021
Most corporate attorneys can handle this. They may also be found under categories such as "corporate governance" corporate transaction" or "corporate formations" Use Justia and look under those categories.
If the attorney will act as a nominee, there may be an... View More
answered on Jul 13, 2021
According to Connecticut General Statutes Sec. 33-946, shareholders of a Connecticut corporation are entitled to inspect the records of the company, including Board of Directors meeting minutes. If the company is uncooperative with a verbal request, then according to Connecticut State Business... View More
In the movie Young Guns, there is a character named Dirty Steve Steven's. I am looking into opening my own homemade soap business and calling it Dirty Steve's Homemade Soap. I want to use a chicken as the mascot but want it to be dressed like the character. Is this legal?
Thanks
answered on Apr 14, 2021
Dave:
It really depends on whether or not the name is copyrighted. Even if it is not, the production company or studio that has the rights to the movie, and that is protected by copyright. They can decide to sue you claiming that since the movie is copyrighted, so is the name of the... View More
Our neighbor is trying to cut into our driveway to get back to original land plots but she never disputed it when the previous owner took her land and we bought it with the driveway as is
answered on Nov 18, 2020
Adverse possession is recognized under Connecticut Law and requires a 15 year period, pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes Section 52-575.
Adverse possession is a method of acquiring title to real estate, accomplished by an open, visible, and exclusive possession uninterruptedly for a... View More
I'm homeless and worried
answered on Nov 18, 2020
This loan is likely barred by the statute of limitations for fraud which is three years. Also the statute of limitations in Connecticut for debt collection is 6 years. HOWEVER, DO NOT ACKNOWLEDGE TEH DEBT OR MAKE A PAYMENT ON THE DEBT, because that will start the statute of limitations all over... View More
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