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I graduated two years ago from Lock Haven Pennsylvania but I was unable to pay the last semester of my tuition and it got send to an agency what can I do to get this amount reduced or completely cut, or how can I get the college to release my actual transcript
answered on Nov 19, 2024
You'd have to give them a really good reason why they should take a hit on the balance owed. Why should they cut you a break? That's the question you to which you must have an answer. Once the debt is paid, then you get your transcripts, but not before. That's the way things work in the world.
We are General Contractor going into business starting a new company we will own 50% and adding it to contractors license as a dba
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answered on Nov 19, 2024
The short answer to your "automatically become incorporated" is "no". The longer answer is a combination of ownership, your management agreement, your written agreement with homeowners for your "Home Improvement Contracts" ... and the CSLB issues ... you will want to... View More 
I am a single grandmother who shops at ulta (and have gotten their high-interest credit card) to earn points which equals dollars to shop at their stores. their program enabled me to save money. I recently went into an Ulta store w/ a friend I got my hair cut, and purchased other products, while... View More
answered on Nov 14, 2024
LOL. 1. Yes, you need a license to practice law. 2. Justia is a business. You aren't entitled to anything from it, whether you are an attorney or not. Extremely doubtful Justia will provide a listing to a non-attorney as that would lead to potentially significant liability for it in the... View More
A daily amount( $225) based on an 8-5 day, the agency collects all commission sales and then 1099 the agent at the end of the year for the income they earned off of per diems. Also to note the monthly Agency fee (for me. Roughly $800 a month) was set to pay an agency that no longer exists yet I... View More
All vendors signed a contract to this affect… not knowing that it is illegal by the credit card companies to charge more than, there processing fees are…. This business also charges us the same rate to process debit card , wich we now understand is not allowed? So did we technically sign an... View More
Interested in the protections of Wyoming, but don't know if I should just stick with Pennsylvania or New York. My main concerns are asset protection and tax savings
answered on Nov 12, 2024
For a Pennsylvania rental property, a Pennsylvania LLC would seem the most efficient and cost-effective option for minimizing extra filings, and fees, while maintaining direct asset protection within the state where the property is located. While Wyoming offers excellent asset protection and no... View More
I am an Iranian citizen living in Iran, and I want to start a US-based LLC with my colleague, a US citizen who lives in California. I will work remotely as a marketing specialist, and all business activities will be with US clients only, with no connections to Iran.
My colleague would... View More
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answered on Nov 15, 2024
Due to current U.S. sanctions on Iran, forming an LLC with an Iranian citizen faces significant legal challenges. The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) maintains comprehensive restrictions on business dealings with Iran and Iranian nationals.
You would need to obtain specific... View More
can some one explain copyright and all the stuff that involves selling customs creations. I need all the information. Also if I buy a design from someone is that mean permission so I can use it and sell it and I won’t get in trouble
I also hold a job and my employer is sponsoring my visa, I want to start a side business along with my job and want to know how to proceed legally in that.
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answered on Nov 15, 2024
Starting a business while on F1 OPT requires careful attention to legal requirements. Your OPT status primarily allows work related to your field of study, which fits well with your electrical engineering background. However, you must ensure your business adheres to USCIS regulations and... View More
We have a logo for branding and advertising and I'm wondering if we legally have to include LLC in our forward-facing marketing efforts. It hurts the branding to include it and it counterproductive from a marketing standpoint.
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answered on Nov 4, 2024
Without the LLC stated you are representing your business as a sole proprietorship. You might get personally sued.
We are a smaller private company with 5 share holders. One partner has found a buyer for some of their shares at a massively inflated valuation, over double. Our shareholder agreement doesn't allow us to block the sale through the board, but we are worried about us being liable for this... View More
I recently got a WY LLC and I live in Las Vegas, NV and the LLC is a holding company for my own investments and private equity in digital assets. I am not seeking any customers or clients, and will not be advertising, etc. Simply making my own peronal trades and using the LLC for asset... View More
I am a crafter selling a wide range of my hand made(non-food) goods. All of my licenses are in my name with my address. I want to put a small store on my son's property next door, (he has the ambiance I'm looking for) with his permission. We are rural. Please help. I just can't find... View More
I founded a for profit school 13 years ago that I would like to know transition to have nonprofit status. What steps should I take to start this process? Our school is mission-based. Wondering if I create the nonprofit entity then close the for profit after moving assets over or some other process?... View More
Is better to fike as llc and elect s-corp for taxes?
I have worked for this business for 29 years took nine months to sell and that time I worked way more hours and couldn’t take off for anything now he says that they’re probably only $20,000 to give me
answered on Oct 26, 2024
In general, under Missouri law, contracts may be oral. In general, it is easier to enforce written contracts because if both sides sign, the terms are those of the document. There is an exception to the rule. Certain contracts must be in writing. It’s called the “statute of frauds”.... View More
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