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My current role is with a fintech startup as a strategy manager, and I want to launch a venture capital firm. I will have one U.S.-based co-founder and another or two, potentially from Canada. Would appreciate quick thoughts on costs, timelines, and any other important considerations for this... View More 
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answered on Oct 24, 2024
Starting your own business on an H-1B visa requires careful planning. Begin by consulting an immigration attorney to ensure your venture complies with H-1B regulations, as you'll need to establish a legitimate employer-employee relationship with your new firm. This might involve setting up a... View More
I ordered a camera online a few months ago online from a well known instagram page they did not write that it was being sold for parts or that it didn't work when i got it the camera did not work and they refused to refund me but they never sent me terms of service so can i sue them for that?
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answered on Sep 21, 2024
You may have grounds to take legal action if the online shop misrepresented the product or failed to disclose that it was for parts or not functional. When a seller doesn’t provide clear terms, you can still rely on consumer protection laws that require honest descriptions of goods. Misleading or... View More
My business (marketing/website design) is registered as an LLC in Washington, DC. We’re looking to move full time to New York. I’m planning on keeping my existing client base.
Is it possible to keep the LLC registered in Washington, DC, even without a Washington, DC address? If not,... View More
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answered on Jan 23, 2024
Yes, it is possible for your DC-registered single member LLC to continue operating even once you move out of the state. Here are a few key things to keep in mind:
- You can maintain your DC LLC registration even without a DC physical address. Using a DC PO Box as your registered agent... View More
I’m not an attorney
answered on Oct 18, 2022
Even generally, providing any immigration advice without a valid law licence will constitute an unlawful law practice. I would be very apprehensive to do that.
answered on Jul 26, 2020
If your written client contracts do not prohibit assignment of the contract to others (standard boilerplate provisions often are included that do), then you can simply notify all clients that you have formally organized your business as an LLC and have assigned all existing contracts to that... View More
answered on Nov 29, 2018
I hope you like the color orange. You might be wearing it a lot.
In DC marijuana has recently been legalized, but ONLY for personal use. In DC if you are over 21 you can purchase, grow or possess up to two ounces of marijuana for your own use. You can transfer up to one ounce of marijuana... View More
answered on Aug 29, 2015
This question is too broad and hypothetical to answer. When starting a business, it's a good idea to talk to a business lawyer, a CPA, an insurance agent and a banker. Good luck.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is... View More
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