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I am pursuing a claim against a used car dealership in Florida and would like to file a claim against their surety bond. Do I need to first submit a complaint and wait for an investigation by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) before filing the claim with the bond... View More 
Lawsuits are typically filed as class actions becuase plaintiffs (and potential plaintiffs) advance similar theories of liability. The plaitniffs' injuries and the context of the alleged injuries are also factors. Further, they are practical, and allow plaintiffs to enhance political power... View More
answered on Jan 19, 2025
Start by reading this:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Class_action
Yes I own and operate a junk removal business in Florida. Woman calls me to come estimate. a Junk Removal Job Heres the rub Its ALL her mothers (Husband's) stuff. He has NO IDEA the women are moving against him to clear this out. I offered to assist in clearing out space to decide whats junk... View More
answered on Jan 14, 2025
I would recommend you have a waiver prepared and signed by the clients. The waiver should specifically waive all liability for you and the company for the specific issues that may arise. This will not give you 100% protection against a lawsuit, but will certainly put you in a better position to... View More
Seasonings include salt, premade Cajun and Creole blends, crushed red pepper flakes and garlic salt. They would be used for seasonings for boiled peanut recipes. Could I also sell Raw dried Peanuts across state lines from my house?
the ink would make it photographically reproducible and would be the same as the rubber stamp seal of the notary. law below: it would not be the embosser alone. but an embosser with ink making it an inked embosser. so it would be an inked stamp with the embosser.
answered on Jan 3, 2025
Under Florida Statute 117.05(3)(a), Florida notaries are required to use a rubber stamp seal that includes specific information, such as the notary’s name, the words “Notary Public - State of Florida,” the notary’s commission number, and the commission expiration date. The law mandates the... View More
Or does a certain percentage count? He pays himself very little and writes off everything thought the company such as car, insurance, phone, etc including our dinners when we used to go out. Is there a Florida law regarding this?
answered on Jan 3, 2025
Your question is a little complicated but the short answer is yes, anything that reduces his normal living expenses counts as income, regardless of whether he writes it off as a business expense. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.
the only thing we do is pay fees every year to maintain the company. what happens if we stop paying these fees? There is no income nonprofits no nothing.
answered on Dec 30, 2024
If you do not timely pay your annual fees and renewal the State of Florida will Administratively Dissolve your LLC.
Florida Statute 605.0714 addresses Administrative dissolution. You can also go to Sunbiz.org and you can file your Articles of Dissolution and pay a $25 fee and you can... View More
They want us to pay off the original bill, even though the job isn’t done.
answered on Dec 29, 2024
Just refuse to pay. If they sue you, respond with the defense you have indicated.
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.
I want to buy a Vacation Rental Management Company in Florida, that means, I would have several vacation rentals from owners all over the world in my portfolio. For a monthly fee I would take care of all business around a rental for the owner, which means listing the properties on platforms, write... View More
answered on Dec 11, 2024
Yes, you generally need a real estate license from FREC to manage other peoples property and make a commission. There are a few exceptions, I would need more information to see if they apply.
We have repeatedly asked to send us a bill/invoice for work done but have not received one. Now we can't seem to get a hold of anyone. Any recourse or advice?
answered on Nov 26, 2024
Send a certified letter to the company asking for a bill. Retain the amount of money you believe is owed in a savings account or other account that you are not tempted to use for a minimum of 5 years from the completion of the project. (If you think you might owe $5k, retain $6k, etc., to be on... View More
Phone and phone number for all of my business dealings and we got into a fight and she shut off my cell phone service. This is something that I’ve already paid for in advance and can damage my business and will force me to get a new phone number and change everything in relation to my business.... View More
answered on Nov 22, 2024
Generally, you can sue anyone for anything; however, that does not mean that it is a wise decision. My best advice is to get a new phone number and/or see if you can transfer the phone number. You need to disengage with someone who can affect your business like this. Speak with a local lawyer for... View More
Me and my wife have a business issue with our partners.
We purchased 25% stack from a company and we work there too, we get 1099 for paychecks, W2 from the company, and dividend in wire transfer.
We get pregnant and now the other partners say we break the contract and they dont... View More
answered on Nov 14, 2024
This does not make sense. Dividends are profit shares disturbed to investors. I can't imagine how pregnancy relates to an investor's entitlement to profit share. You need an attorney to tell them that it is a breach of an investment agreement if they fail to pay you, and there will be... View More
I just registered an LLC in florida which has a different name than the name of my website. Do I have to register a fictitous name for that website name, even though I'm not using it for any formal business interactions like contracts and banking?
the website name is only used for... View More
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answered on Oct 25, 2024
Yes, in Florida, if you operate your LLC under a name different from its official registered name, you generally need to register a fictitious name. This applies even if the alternate name is only used for marketing, branding, or displayed in your logo. Registering ensures that the public is aware... View More
Pedestrians now must walk in road in traffic path, as even the curb areas are roped off. This is downtown. I called to see how long they anticipate the sidewalk being inaccessible and they told me however long it takes them and to just walk around it (in street with 30 mph speed limit and stuff... View More
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answered on Oct 21, 2024
It's frustrating when sidewalk access is blocked without clear timelines. Typically, businesses need permits from the city to restrict public pathways, and these permits usually have time limits. If the work hasn't started or is taking excessively long, it might violate local regulations.... View More
gave plenty of time for delivery. sent email giving them a deadline (even gave more time on that) after waiting almost two months.
answered on Oct 9, 2024
You can send them a demand letter notifying them they have a certain time frame to deliver the goods or you will be filing suit on that date. Realistically, it is not worth filing a lawsuit for an amount under $200, so the demand letter should be used as a tool to begin negotiations. Additionally,... View More
This is for the business (not the app per se). For example, FINRA licenses, securities licenses, etc. This business would not distribute or take money for securities. Nor would it offer any debt holding like a bank or credit card. It's strictly for a person (user) to look at all their income... View More
answered on Sep 26, 2024
I do not believe there is any license needed to create an app. If you intend on creating a business from the app, you will need to register with the Department of State and obtain a tax ID number.
Is there any way that I can form an LLC as a Turkish citizen. I am not a US citizen, can I form an LLC there and if yes; how's the process goes and what are the prices, tax info et.?
answered on Sep 24, 2024
Yes, regardless of your citizenship, you can create a Florida corporation. There are only a few requirements to do so. They include, but are not limited to, registering the corporation with the Florida Department of State, registering with the IRS to obtain a tax identification, and submitting a... View More
answered on Sep 11, 2024
Creating a magazine with the name "Pulse" may involve potential trademark issues, as the name is quite common and could already be in use by other entities in various industries. Trademark law is designed to protect brand names and logos that are used to identify goods and services. If... View More
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