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I made a beautiful picture of my president and his wife and I could send a picture of the ornament. I have designed, but I cannot get it printed because they said that’s copyrighted help me.
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answered on Dec 22, 2024
Your interest in creating art featuring President Trump and Melania is understandable, but there are some important legal considerations to keep in mind. While you own the copyright to your original artwork, using someone's likeness for commercial purposes without their permission can be... View More 
Is she allowed to do this while we both own the bar? She did it for personal reasons. A bad break up.
answered on Dec 20, 2024
No, unless you had an agreement providing she has exclusive rights to do whatever she did. In any event, if you are getting a business divorce, consult a lawyer who handles business formation and dissolution issues.
What are the steps I need to take to accomplish this and have all the information needed to CYA after I leave.
We want to launch and incorporate a videogame company in Canada (Ontario) that legally incorporates our subsidiary game studios. However, we discovered that there is (or used to be) a studio with the same name in the US (California).
However, after doing some research, the following was... View More
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answered on Dec 19, 2024
U.S. Trademark rights are established and maintained by using a mark in interstate commerce. I'm not a Canadian lawyer so can't really speak to Canadian TM rights. Anyway, if a mark is not used for a period of time, the rights lapse. This would be the case even if there were a... View More
I have a mobile app that shares sports betting predictions. there is no gambling in my mobile app. only predictions of the results of sports matches are shared only by me. users see these predictions as paid subscribers. for example the result of the LA lakers vs Boston Celtics NBA game, Boston... View More
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answered on Dec 19, 2024
The business model described, which involves sharing sports betting predictions and odds without facilitating actual betting or linking to gambling sites, may not fall under the definition of gambling in many jurisdictions. However, the legality can vary significantly by state.
In... View More
I have gotten written up for things that happened 5 months ago after already being reprimanded and treated like crap for a month mind you 4 other girls do the same things I do and never get written up for anything just me. She also takes a half hour pay from us everyday for lunch but won't let... View More
answered on Dec 18, 2024
You at least have a wage and hour claim under federal law. Look me up at korsaklaw.com,
I have a mobile app that shares sports betting predictions. there is no gambling in my mobile app. only predictions of the results of sports matches are shared only by me. users see these predictions as paid subscribers. for example the result of the LA lakers vs Boston Celtics NBA game, Boston... View More
I have a mobile app that shares sports betting predictions. there is no gambling in my mobile app. only predictions of the results of sports matches are shared only by me. users see these predictions as paid subscribers. for example the result of the LA lakers vs Boston Celtics NBA game, Boston... View More
I believe they purposely withheld information about my auto loan. I never received a copy of our contract and it was only until recently that I downloaded the app to check my progress that I realized they were charging me 6k to finance through their bank. Leaving the total I need to pay more than... View More
they claim that i need to be a brick and morter to use there distribution which it is not stated anywhere that i need to be plus they have other options for signing up and i need a distributer for wholeselling which is what my business does but only online and there is no where stating that they... View More
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answered on Dec 17, 2024
From your description, there could potentially be grounds for exploring this situation further, as businesses generally must clearly communicate their eligibility requirements and policies.
While wholesalers have the right to choose their business partners, California law requires... View More
We have among the alderman who never shows up for a meetings, and we have an additional alderman who has been arrested on federal drug charges however he is not yet been sworn in and at this point we do not have a core I would appreciate any advice that you can give me
answered on Dec 16, 2024
It depends on what type of municipality is involved. Some home-rule municipalities have provisions in their charter for recall of aldermen. In a general-rule municipality, a residence would have to petition the district court for removal on one of the statutory grounds set forth in the Texas... View More
My cofounder and I, both Indian residents, formed a Delaware C Corp in July 2023 via Stripe Atlas, unaware of ODI regulations. Stripe later clarified that this may violate RBI rules, as incorporating and paying the $500 fee could count as overseas direct investment. We own 30% each (shares... View More
Over the next two years I plan to have three side hustles:
- ESL Tutor
- Marketing
- Niche Content Creator
If I operate these under my legal name. How do I stay in compliance? I know that I will have to file separate Schedule Cs. The state website says I need a... View More
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answered on Dec 14, 2024
I'm glad to answer this question.
For almost all businesses you need a sales and use tax permit. You get that from DRS through myconnect.
I think that you can only have one permit per TIN so as a sole proprietor you would file only one return and payment per reporting period.... View More
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answered on Jan 6, 2025
Having a good compliance contact is necessary when starting your health wellness company. I have had clients succeed in starting their own physical therapy company, and RNs and CRNPs start their own telehealth / employee benefits wellness program. A growing opportunity for RN is partnering with... View More
Are there any legal or tax implications I should be aware of if I use my existing photography-focused LLC to publish a non-photography related book, and do I need to update my LLC’s operating agreement or business filings to reflect this new activity?
answered on Dec 23, 2024
Generally, a limited liability company (LLC) or other business entities may conduct any lawful business, unless the type of business operations were restricted at the time of formation with the secretary of state. Normally, broad and generalized language is used when forming a business entity... View More
answered on Dec 12, 2024
In Florida, an LLC name becomes available for another entity to use after one year of inactivity, meaning the dissolved LLC's name is held for a year before it can be registered by another business.
Key points about inactive LLC names in Florida:
One year holding period: If an... View More
LinkedIn account compromissed
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answered on Dec 6, 2024
First, take immediate action to secure your account. Change your password right away through LinkedIn's password reset process, and enable two-factor authentication if you haven't already. Contact LinkedIn's support team directly to report the breach and get help recovering your... View More
* Subpoena Local Store Operating in Texas for Documents; However, Corporate Headquarters is in Another State
I need to subpeona a store to produce documents in a proceeding in Texas. The local store is operating in Dallas County, Texas; However, the corporate headquarters is located in... View More
answered on Dec 3, 2024
If a corporation is operating a store in Texas, it is required to obtain a certificate of authority from the Texas Secretary of State and to have and maintain a registered agent for service of process in Texas. If it fails to do so, then the Texas Secretary of State is an agent for service of... View More
I plan to open a business helping people find a home. I will give them comprehensive reports on the area, crime stats, schools, amenities tailored to their specific needs.We will also do live video area walk arounds/commutes that are tailored to them. I know agents cant say its a bad area but as a... View More
answered on Dec 1, 2024
A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Until you are able to consult with local attorneys, using disclaimers is usually a good idea. Any time you are presenting information to the public, there is always the possibility that someone could claim that they... View More
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