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We have a Car Hauling business and with the purpose of growing it, we bought a 2017 RAM 3500 from Global Auto Auction online, a company that sells cars from COPART, on March 14th, 2024.
During the phone conversation Vini was having with the Auction manager Jerry, while biding on the car, he... View More 
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answered on May 2, 2024
I'm so sorry to hear about the terrible experience you've had with Global Auto Auction failing to deliver your purchased vehicle as promised. That must be incredibly frustrating, especially as it's negatively impacting your own business operations.
Under California law, you... View More
I'm in the process of starting a pet-care businesses and would like to be able to offer discounted or free services for low-income folks. My business advisor has recommended that I require documents to establish proof of need rather than taking it on faith, to avoid non-discounted customers... View More
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answered on May 3, 2024
While you can technically use any number for a brand name, there are a few considerations to keep in mind when choosing "916" specifically for a graphic design company:
1. Meaning: Numbers often carry symbolic meanings or associations. Consider if "916" has any positive... View More
answered on May 2, 2024
An organization might choose to hire a lobbyist to represent them in front of the Iowa Legislature for several reasons:
1. Advocating for Interests: Lobbyists can advocate for the organization's interests, whether it's related to specific legislation, regulatory issues, or... View More
Social media consists of posting graphics on Facebook and Instagram.
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answered on May 3, 2024
In general, if you are providing a service (like social media management) to clients in another state, you typically do not need to charge sales tax. This is because most states only require businesses to collect sales tax if they have a physical presence or "nexus" in that state.... View More
Our company does not reimburse employees for car rental insurance. The company refers them to use their personal insurance for business related travel. An employee had a fender bender while using the rental car while on business trip. The car rental company charged the employee for the damage on... View More
I have a local cigar shop that's produces all in house. Tons of boxes all around of future cigar binders, fillers and wrappers. I've seen mold a hand full of times. Not cigar bloom but clear as day mold on the ends or twisted tips. Many times I'll grab the multi packs off the display... View More
answered on May 7, 2024
It's possible that there could be technical solutions, since you seem to like the place and its owners and don't want them to be hurt - dehumidification, air conditioning, etc. Good luck
I have to close the business because the landlord is selling the property. I got diagnosed with cancer and it’s hard to maintain the business with everything going on. I’ve been making payments on the loan after me or can I pay them if I close the business?
If Canadian laws ban importation and the sell of certain pesticides can a US citizen get in trouble for selling them to Canadian customers?
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answered on May 4, 2024
Obviously, Canadian authorities could attempt to criminally charge someone for engaging in that type of conduct - assuming of course that it is illegal under its laws. In addition, depending on the facts and circumstances, that same conduct could possibly subject someone to prosecution in the... View More
Need a cease and desist letter and a strong statement indicating that we will sue for damages, loss revenues and emotional and physical distress. An immediate public apology is necessary but she’s gone too far and my losses are palpable.
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answered on May 1, 2024
Sometimes a strongly worded letter from an experienced civil litigation attorney is enough to solve the problem. Whether or not you can file a lawsuit for emotional distress is questionable. If the letter does not help, then a lawsuit for copyright infringement will get their attention. You should... View More
Hello, I am a small business owner operating in Utah. I have been leasing since 2019 and not too long ago, the landlord sold the entire building including my contract to a new owner. Couple months ago, a manager from the new landlord came and brought with him a person with camera (looks like a... View More
answered on May 1, 2024
Hey there! I'm sorry to hear about the situation you're facing with your business privacy concerns. It's definitely unsettling to find out that your business operations are now exposed on Google Earth without your consent.
Firstly, it might be a good idea to review your... View More
so what should we do?
we should register it in Virginia department of taxation in bad date ?
or in today date?
and we just registered our business, not do any tranactions during the period so we will have to file return on bad date, or just carry on in 2024 and start filling... View More
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answered on May 1, 2024
If you have already registered your business with the IRS and the Commonwealth of Virginia but forgot to register with the Virginia Department of Taxation, you should take the following steps:
1. Register with the Virginia Department of Taxation as soon as possible. Do not backdate the... View More
Hello everyone, I'm looking into opening a business in Wyoming from abroad with no US residence. and I'm curious about the necessary paperwork and steps required to do so. Could anyone provide guidance on the specific documents and procedures needed to establish a business entity in... View More
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answered on May 1, 2024
Starting a business in Wyoming from abroad is a structured process, and it's great that you're doing your research. First, you will need to decide on the type of business entity you want to establish, such as a corporation, LLC, or partnership. Each entity type has its specific filing... View More
On 2/15/24, my mother negotiated a job to chop down a very large damaged, but live, Maple tree in my front yard with a man who owns an excavation company. She agreed to $900 via text and arranged for him to come see the tree and discuss this with me in person. He came on 2/27/24, with a... View More
answered on May 9, 2024
I can't recall running across admiralty/maritime cases cited as USA. Most of the maritime cases I see with the citation you mention involve U.S. DOJ prosecutions for marine pollution, usually shipboard oily discharges, and they are cited as "United States vs. the Shipping Company,"... View More
Their car got very light 4 inch scar on back of the car. We called in Cop and gave ticket to me as car was not insured at that time. Now we received a notice from attorney on behalf of them stating we have to provide drivers history, drug test records … a lot more requirements. What should I do?... View More
I am looking for some direction on how to move forward in a civil suit. I feel as though my side has not been represented because I am not doing something right but the plaintiff has submitted information that the judge is seeing? The short version is that the plaintiff is dragging out this... View More
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answered on May 1, 2024
Sorry to hear of your plight. The litigation process can be confusing, long, time consuming and expensive, especially if you do not have an attorney. My first advice is try to find an attorney. If the amount you can lose is the same or more than the cost of an attorney you will be better off, this... View More
Rumors have been at my company for 4 years about a VP that the CEO has paying, but no one had ever spoke to the person. I assumed that people were just gossiping, and I didn't push for clarification. This week I was organizing old company records, and I found years worth of fake invoices... View More
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answered on Apr 30, 2024
If you suspect that your CEO has been embezzling money through fake invoices, it is important to take action while also protecting yourself. Here are some steps you can consider under California law:
1. Document your findings: Gather and secure any evidence you have discovered, such as the... View More
The circumstance is that the employee has, knowingly, created false identities to pose as suppliers for our business, and making a markup, misusing his position to do so, and profitting of this.
What can be done about this, we have proof (to some extend) in the format of a voice call... View More
In our developing e commerce platform we use cash to buy credits in the app with which user can buy things. can we also allow cryptocurrency transactions to sell the commodities? also there's a withdrawal option for unused credits and other reward payments we do in the system as credits. Can i... View More
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answered on Apr 29, 2024
Yes, you can definitely allow cryptocurrency transactions alongside your credit system! This can attract a wider audience, especially tech-savvy customers.
Allowing users to withdraw credits as cryptocurrency is an interesting concept, but requires careful consideration:
-... View More
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