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I have provided my accountant with all the necessary information to file my taxes.
answered on Dec 14, 2024
It could depend on the company and the nature of the business to be done with them. If it involves employment, companies could request copies of licenses or passports. Good luck
I stayed in a motel for five months. I was harrassed by the general manager and threatened by the assistant manager. I was charged a fraudulent pet fee which equaled to a nightly rate in order for management to remove me from property earlier than expected. I have called customer service multiple... View More 
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answered on Sep 9, 2024
When dealing with a business that has treated you unfairly, there are several steps you can take to protect your rights. Start by gathering all the evidence you have, such as receipts, videos, and any correspondence with the motel management or customer service. Make sure to document every... View More
We are losing the house to back taxes.
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answered on Aug 15, 2024
It's really tough when you're facing the possibility of losing a home due to unpaid property taxes. Unfortunately, if your name isn't on the house and you aren't the principal owner, you don't have the legal authority to turn a tax bill into a negotiable instrument. The... View More
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answered on Jul 18, 2024
Yes, it is permissible for a minority member in a manager-managed LLC to act as a paid manager via a management-services agreement. However, this arrangement must comply with the LLC’s operating agreement and any applicable state laws. It's important to ensure that the agreement is clearly... View More
I blog about Marvel super heroes on my website that has affiliate links to sell superhero products (comics, clothing, models, etc). In my blog, I provide commentary on Marvel characters to engage my readers. In the posts, I want to provide pictures from relevant Marvel comics to provide interest... View More
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answered on Jul 18, 2024
Using images from Marvel comics on your affiliate marketing website can potentially infringe on copyright and trademark laws. Even though you provide commentary and attribute the images to their rightful owners, this does not automatically qualify as fair use. Fair use is a complex legal doctrine... View More
I am wanting to start a business on Printify and want to know what licenses or certifications I need for tax purposes, if I need anything on behalf of my business, if I even need to register as a business, etc. I have no idea where to start.
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answered on Jun 19, 2024
To start a business on Printify, which is a print-on-demand platform, you may need to consider the following licenses, certifications, and tax requirements:
1. Business structure: Decide on the legal structure of your business (sole proprietorship, partnership, LLC, or corporation). This... View More
Left items at toy store for appraisal,after a balljoint failed ruck totalled almost life lined. Kept in touch full time with Google, or Bay. But soon as got my feet back on ground and was ready pick up my legally owning items. for two totes toys from 1980-1999 and 73 HOTWHEELS was $40 so declined... View More
answered on Mar 31, 2024
Contact the Attorney General's Office for consumer fraud.
For asset protection and Tax minimisation purposes, for rental properties in Indiana that is owned by a Series LLC (ie. Example LLC - Scenario Series) formed in Texas, should the full series entity name (ie. Example LLC - Scenario Series) be registered with Secretary of State Indiana for foreign... View More
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answered on Jan 3, 2024
In your case, dealing with a Texas Series LLC owning rental properties in Indiana, the registration with the Indiana Secretary of State (SOS) requires careful consideration. The Series LLC structure is unique in that it allows for separate series or cells within a single LLC, each with its own... View More
After selling or giving away much of our personal effects and furniture, accepting an offer on our home, I received a call late Friday that the hiring manager is no longer with the company and the job offer I had signed has been rescinded and terminated.
The feelings I have rushing through... View More
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answered on Nov 15, 2023
Many people have had their job offers rescinded, often for reasons beyond their control.
There are a few reasons why a company might rescind a job offer. One reason is that the company may have lost funding or had to make layoffs. Another reason is that the company may have found a more... View More
I will be transferring next year as a junior. I am currently studying criminal justice and want to go into criminal law. I will be taking a couple classes, but was hoping to possibly get an internship at a firm this next summer. If you guys are looking, I would be very interested at working at your... View More
answered on Oct 2, 2023
This is a legal question and answer forum and not a job seeking forum. You should reach out directly to the law firm where you are interested in obtaining an internship.
It would help you in your search if you were to put together a resume detailing your undergraduate legal coursework... View More
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answered on Sep 28, 2023
In Indiana, an Entity Authorization is a general document that specifies who can act on behalf of any business entity. A Corporate Resolution is specific to corporations and records formal decisions made by the board of directors or shareholders. Both indicate who is authorized to make decisions... View More
Had proof, they admitted the act in email, withdrew early and falsified the reasoning to the courts. But lied to me, made huge mistakes, acted without competence or diligence to the point of me have to help them and tell them how to do things. Confronted firm multiple times of actions but was... View More
answered on Sep 28, 2023
Of the many items you list as error, some may lead to a legal malpractice claim. Consult with experienced Legal Malpractice specialists attorneys in the state where this occurred.
When someone comes in to buy a carton we are made to ring up 10 individual packs so the customer pays more and doesn’t get a deal, wouldn’t this be considered price gouging since they are supposed to be sold a whole and not 10 individual packs.
answered on Aug 26, 2023
An Indiana attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for five weeks. Energy and oil (a selected category for your post) attorneys don't usually get involved in these situations. A consumer rights attorney might have insight on this. Good luck
answered on Jul 24, 2023
You probably need to look at a couple documents and a couple provisions of the law to know what legal effect the mass resignation caused.
First, find copies of your governing documents. If your HOA is a corporation (most are), you are looking for your Articles of Incorporation and your... View More
I have an amazing app Idea for every states lottery...I don't want to develope and launch it I just want to take my idea the Lottery commission starting with Indiana and working my way to other state lotteries..and try to sell them the app Idea ..I have no idea where to begin.can you help?
answered on Jul 28, 2023
An intellectual property would probably have the best insight into your situation. You could discuss further with a patent or copyright attorney, depending on what it is you have in terms of an App - This is something that intellectual property attorneys are knowledgeable in. Good luck
I work as a bar manager (as a paid employee) for a nonprofit 501c3 organization that hosts a theatre festival every summer. During the festival we have a handful of volunteer bartenders. We have run into an issue where the jars put out in the past have always been claimed by the organization as... View More
answered on Jul 3, 2023
You have an interesting question, and a full answer would require looking at individualized details of your organization and the people who are both working and volunteering for it. But here are some things that you might consider.
As you point out, the general rule is that tips left for an... View More
answered on May 24, 2023
Wiretap laws are different in each state. This could be a criminal violation. Something just doesn't sound right when the employer says to "secretly" tape record your customers in their own homes. The customers have a right to privacy and this would appear to violate that. If it... View More
One party is in a state that has a 6 year statute of limitations for a contract and the other party resides in a state with a 10 year statute of limitations for a contract. The person in the 10 year state wishes to sue the person in the 6 year state for breach of contract. How would the courts... View More
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answered on Mar 5, 2023
The answer to that question is probably more complicated than you anticipated because it may depend on where the lawsuit is filed. There are also some nuances that can change the answer. I'm going to give you the short version of the answer, without addressing all the nuances. To get... View More
I received a notification from the court of a lawsuit and I have 20 days to respond after the notification, but it's been approximately 11 days and I still can't find a lawyer. If I can't find one, what can I do?
answered on Feb 13, 2023
An Indiana attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks, and time is of the essence in your matter. As a general course of action nationwide, one could request an extension to arrange for an attorney. Most plaintiff firms would grant that courtesy. Reach out to local... View More
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