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By-Laws require a quorum of 35% to make revisions to the Restrictive Covenants, which the Board calculates to be 124. There were town meetings throughout 2024, plus a committee and ultimately a list of proposed changes to Restrictive Covenants was compiled. There was a ballot vote taken on 10/19/24... View More 
I had a car loan and made many payments on this before bank changed its policy and thin refused two of my payments due to me not being present at payment. I had my assistant make payment using account number and access code as I was out of town. bank notifify me two months later stating my loan was... View More
I run a marketing company. I sell social media short video services. To make the short videos, I repurpose existing videos. I've gained access to these videos by asking people online if I can use their videos for this exact purpose. They will simply reply back with 'Yes' or... View More
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
While receiving a "Yes" or "Sure" in a direct message provides some level of permission, it may not be enough to protect you from potential legal issues. Verbal or written informal agreements, like those made in social media messages, might be considered valid, but they can be... View More
It is not only harmful to my business but the account is putting me in potential physical danager.. I am happy to share more details in private. My question is can I draft some form of letter explaining the danger they're putting me in and have them remove the post?
answered on Dec 26, 2023
Yes, you could send them a cease and desist letter. The issue with that is you don’t really know who they are and it’s likely to be ineffective. If you sued you could get more info about them via discovery with instagram to potentially find out who they are. But you will likely need a lawyer... View More
I live in SC and I currently sell cars on the side as a hobby and I always stay under the limitations in regards to how many I'm allowed to sell without a dealers license. I got a bit curious today and I have a standing LLC under my name and was wondering if technically since my business is... View More
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answered on Sep 26, 2023
In South Carolina, the number of cars you can sell without a dealer's license is typically limited, and this limit applies regardless of whether you're selling them as an individual or through an LLC of which you're the sole owner. Generally, if you're planning to sell more than... View More
My logo and my services are nothing as the above company. I don’t want to fight I’m willing add a y and be salty
answered on Aug 15, 2023
As you point out, with different logos and markets, there is no likelihood of confusion. If the notice includes a demand that you cease using the name, you should challenge that. There is no basis for complaint without evidence of confusion or economic damage.
The Purchase was made in June of 2021
answered on Jun 29, 2023
There is only a 5 day unilateral right of rescission for the purchase of South Carolina timeshares under the SC Timeshare Act. However, you should consult with a Timeshare Attorney regarding exit options, as there may be options that exist to assist you in divesting yourself of your timeshare... View More
Would this be done using the Articles of Amendment on the Secretary of State website? If so, would it be added in the Additional Amendment Info area and what wording should be used?
answered on Feb 17, 2023
It's very unlikely that you need to file anything with the state to add new directors. It is likely that your 501(c)(3)'s bylaws contain a provision that sets out the minimum and maximum numbers of directors and how the directors are chosen. To add new directors, your most likely course... View More
Travelocity sold the vacation to me in spring 2021, and told me I was covered from any pandemic related issue but I didn't read the fine print and now AIG will not reimburse me and Travelocity only offered credits I cannot use.
answered on Jan 31, 2023
"I was told". "I didn't read the fine print".
These are the 2 biggest errors people make when they enter into any contract. The only thing that matters in a contract is what is on paper, not what you were told. Not reading the contract, including the fine print, is... View More
I went to rent a uhaul and was refused service because I came in with a person who drove a uhaul for someone else who was associated to someone in debt with uhaul. So I left and came back with my mother. In which they refused service to because she is associated with me. The whole time they... View More
answered on Mar 11, 2021
You can’t be held responsible for the debt but they are within their rights to refuse service to anyone.
Suppose you own a graphics design company, BIG Designs, that designs and installs advertisements and billboards. Back in January 2020, you were very excited to sign a $10,000 contract with the city to publicize a series of concerts in the parks. The ads and billboards would be installed in March to... View More
answered on Oct 15, 2020
Did the contract have a clause excusing performance (payment) by the city if certain events occurred such as Acts of God? See counsel for an analysis of the terms of the contract which may excuse the city or which my require them to pay regardless of a particular event.
My employer makes money through business partnerships and monetizing articles. I want to start a side business using the same monetization methods, but my business would serve a different industry (Ex. - Employer serves the real estate sector- My business would serve the the fashion & beauty... View More
answered on Feb 18, 2020
Your question might not easily lend itself to a simple "yes" or "no" answer. It's possible two different attorneys could argue two different sides of the coin here, where one points out that your areas of concentration are different. Another could say that the basic pursuit... View More
She says no refunds. Alternatively she has offered to notify me of future scheduled sessions. They’re few and far between.
answered on Dec 8, 2019
It could depend on the terms of the underlying agreement between you and the photographer, in particular, what is said about the deposit. If that point is not addressed, it could be open to debate. Good luck
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Do I have any options? I lost access to bank account and apartment! This was sudden and unexpected!
answered on Sep 16, 2019
I'm sorry for your loss. A probate attorney would be in the best position to assess the situation. You could contact one of the attorneys on this site, contact an attorney on your own, or repost with the categories Probate/Estate Planning added. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
Husband owns company I may have signed Corporation papers I do not know it was over 20 years ago
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answered on Sep 8, 2019
I hope you will understand that there is no way any attorney in this forum can answer your question without reviewing the papers that you signed along with a lot of other things. Chances are, however, that a lot of claims against you and/or the corporation have expired due to the statute of... View More
Tax code that pertains to retailers given senior citizens 85 years and older a 1% sales exclusion from purchasing tangible personal sales for his own personal use. Code 12 - 36 - 2646 pertains to retailers responsibilities. A store like Walmart in West Columbia 2401 Augusta Rd 29169 Phone... View More
answered on Jul 15, 2019
Nice work. Sounds like you may be getting Walmart's attention soon.
Regarding you lamentation about the difficulty of enforcement, you are correct: Unless the elderly are informed about this benefit they cannot avail themselves of it. One way to inform them is by class action... View More
Basically I was trying to sell my used computer and I posted it on various apps and online marketplaces and I forgot to take it down on one of them after I sold it. I just want to know if those initial listing are considered contractual offers or are they viewed more as invitations to offer or... View More
answered on Jul 1, 2019
FYI, the law is not designed to solve every little problem that comes your way during this lifetime; the Latin phrase for this rule is "De minimus non curat lex." In this case the amount of money involved is way too small to be of interest to most lawyers; and you are advised not to worry... View More
Can I legally ask for payment of order upon completion of the client's custom order if the time of payment was not discussed in contract?
answered on Jun 25, 2019
Yes; and you do not have to give them whatever it is until you are paid.
Hvac works in heat and ac but drain intermittently stops heat from working. Offered to pay for remedy by another company but was refused.
answered on May 3, 2019
You could try reposting your question in the Landlord-Tenant section, since it hasn't been picked up in four weeks. You are correct in that it involves a contractual/business law matter, but you are speaking of remedies of a company that may have arisen under a lease. What you describe sounds... View More
I work in the accounting departing. My duties include payroll, accounts payable, paying taxes. The corporation I work for is not in any tax debt right now. Due to some changes with the bank I may need to be added as an authorized signer to move money around the company accounts, Payroll, payable... View More
answered on Apr 4, 2019
Although it is impossible to predict what your future has in store for you, it is safe to say that merely being the bookkeeper and having signing authority on the company account--in and of itself--is not enough to tag you for some possible taxes due in the future. However, it is just as safe to... View More
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