In Louisiana
answered on Mar 4, 2024
No. A bank is not legally required to give a small business loan. SBA loans, which are a type of small business loan guaranteed by the Small Business Administration, have specific lending requirements that banks must follow. Of course, banks offer other types of small business loans as well.... View More 
down for cooking homemade meals out of our kitchen. Looking to see what our options are to keep our ministry afloat....legally.
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answered on Feb 26, 2024
Facing a shutdown by the health department for cooking homemade meals in your kitchen can be disheartening, especially when your mission is to feed the sick and indigent. However, there are steps you can take to navigate this situation and continue your important work within legal boundaries.... View More
I know that plaintiff can seek damages for the nonconsensual use of their name, image, or likeness through a right of publicity claim. I want to ask if it is unlawful. This is because about 7 entities appropriated my name, image, and likeness in their videos. They did it separately and they did it... View More
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answered on Jan 1, 2024
In Louisiana, the nonconsensual use of someone's name, image, or likeness can indeed be considered unlawful, especially in the context of a right of publicity claim. This right is designed to protect against unauthorized commercial use of an individual's persona.
If you've... View More
I sell goods in a business to business setting. Most of my customers are on Net 30 day payment term accounts. I have a customer that is months past due on a large balance. My credit application states in short that "we have the right to charge a 1.5% finance charge on past due invoices. They... View More
answered on Dec 9, 2023
Your contractual interest is limited by statute. This is "business owner 101". I recommend that you retain an attorney on a professional basis to take a look at your invoices and contracts to ensure that you are complying with Louisiana law, and to be your "go-to" guy when you... View More
I have a customer with an open charge account on net 30 day payment terms. His operations manager signed the credit application which in short says we reserve the right to charge interest on past due balances (1.5%/month). After seeing the writing on the wall and realizing I would have to get an... View More
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answered on Dec 5, 2023
This is a state law agency question, not really a bankruptcy question. However, it appears, from the facts you laid out that the operations manager likely was the owner's agent and therefore authorized to sign contracts on behalf of the business. For a better answer, however, you should... View More
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answered on Nov 10, 2023
No, you cannot buy a house or car using the $5 million that is attached to your Social Security number. This is a common scam that is used to steal people's money.
Unfortunately, due to the nature of internet questions and responses, the information provided can ONLY be for general... View More
I use to work for company they asked me to open company under my name I agreed to help but later after months they said they closed the company but after that I was getting mail about toll fees and I got mail from irs say I owe money I moved from my address so I can’t get no more mail I don’t... View More
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answered on Oct 22, 2023
This is a difficult situation. You will need to actively prove to the IRS that you should not be responsible for the taxes due. Hopefully, there is time to file an appeal. If not, there are other ways to remove the liability.
answered on Jul 24, 2023
You don't ask a question here, just offer up a few facts.
Apparently, however, you are having debt issues. Imho, you have chosen the most expensive way to deal with those debts.
I strongly advise you to consult with a professional about your entire debt/asset/income... View More
We are creating a fake application for our marketing class. With their help we are creating the idea and presenting it. We all contributed to the final idea. If I create the application and go public with it, could I face legal backlash from them for not including them in the company?
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answered on May 2, 2023
It depends on the terms of your agreement with the other members of the group. If you had a written agreement or contract that specifies each person's rights and responsibilities in regard to the creation and ownership of the company, then you would need to adhere to those terms. If there was... View More
To cover labor and things for 3 other prior jobs I had to complete to get to the job at hand and now they are taking me to court
answered on Oct 10, 2022
Please consult with a lawyer about the specifics of your case. Also, if you have been sued and served with paperwork, please know that you have a limited period of time in which to file an Answer (respond to the lawsuit) so please make sure you do so within that time period.
A local restaurant is being denied a license permit due to is proximity to a church 140ft away, however a bar is 40ft from the church building and they allow it to remain open without issue.
answered on Aug 2, 2022
More information is needed to respond to your question. A lot of times there are locations which are grandfathered in and thus, allowed to remain open without issue.
answered on Jun 28, 2022
Not certain of your question --is it your want to purchase an existing LLC or you to form a LLC? That said, whichever it is, what you should do is start by meeting a business/corporate attorney to make sure whatever it is you want to do is in your best interests. If you are forming an LLC, is the... View More
LLC pays the note for the SBA loan. I'm still a guarantor on the loan. Bank won't release me. Ex says she can't get refinanced. I tried to refinance my house and was denied because of being a guarantor on loan. How do I get out of being a guarantor on the loan? Filed a motion for... View More
answered on Nov 9, 2021
Your partition should have:
1) Given her the LLC,
2) stated she had 30/60/90 days to refinance SBA mortgage.
If it does, then hurry and hire a lawyer to OBJECT to the HOC. If it does not, then hire a lawyer to file a 2d Petition to Partition for Omitted Liability.
HOA was dissolved in 2013. Now new self elected president wishes to enact rules. Most of neighborhood does not know HOA was reinstated. It was revealed only on an nextdoor web app. Question is in reference to RS 12.1-1444
answered on Oct 6, 2021
I would advise that one first looks at the covenants and restrictions of the subdivision and see whether or not a HOA was initially discussed. If there is no mandatory HOA, then I would think the property owners would not be subject to the HOA. Further, you may want to consider consulting/hiring... View More
I was arrested a while back for marijuana possession and went through a diversion program and the arrest was expunged. What should I do if I forgot to disclose that in filing for a permit with the Mississippi State gaming association as part of an internal auditor application?
answered on Sep 30, 2021
Even if charge refused and diversion completed, your lawyer needs to FILE a Motion to expunge the arrest.
I was working overtime and that is when I was set up by undercover cops. I read the I.D month wrong and thought the invalid date was correct.
answered on Jul 12, 2021
Depends on your location and if this is your first offense. My suggestion is that you contact a few criminal defense or an administrative law attorneys in your area, set up a consultation, ask your questions and then decide if you want to hire a lawyer (you should) or try to handle this on your... View More
I was just employed by a start up company and they want me to get an affidavit saying that I am the only one who has claim to any business information. for example if I were to get married and then divorced my spouse could not have any of my shares in the company
answered on Jun 11, 2021
Short version is that you and/or your employer should hire a lawyer to properly draw up all of the paperwork you are discussing/seeking. It would seem that your employer would have an interest in doing this because I assume that there may be additional person(s) --whether employees or business... View More
answered on Mar 2, 2021
If the LLC has been formed in a different state and is conducting business in Louisiana, then the LLC needs to register as a foreign LLC with the Louisiana Secretary of State. Once the LLC is registered, it will need to file annual reports.
answered on Dec 27, 2020
Contact with an attorney to understand your rights and risks.
In general a domain does not assure any trademark rights.
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