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I hired a man I met through Chase Heating And Air to install a new HVAC unit in August 2023. During the first winter, the unit malfunctioned. I called another heating service, and they informed me that the unit was improperly installed and that I have no warranty due to this reason. In addition to... View More 
I have a business registered in Tennessee and hold a Good Manufacturing Practices permit from Cornell University's Institute for Food Safety, along with a Serve Safe Food Handler certificate from the National Restaurant Association. I plan to produce healthy frozen meals such as poultry, red... View More
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answered on Apr 13, 2025
Yes, you will likely need both state and county food permits for your vending machine meal sales in Tennessee. While your Good Manufacturing Practices permit and Serve Safe Food Handler certificate are valuable for ensuring safety, local and state regulations often require additional permits for... View More
I am starting a creativity coaching side to my sole proprietorship and want to advertise that I've completed two years of study, earning 50 credits in an accredited clinical mental health graduate program. I plan to make it clear on my website, print materials, and social media that I am not a... View More
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answered on Apr 13, 2025
You’re being wise to think this through before you begin advertising—especially when your background involves mental health education. In Tennessee, it's legal to say you've completed academic coursework in a clinical mental health program **as long as** you don’t mislead people... View More
I am forming a close LLC in Wyoming for my IT consulting business, which involves primarily web design, development work, and physical infrastructure design. Although 85% of my work is remote, I occasionally provide in-person services to clients. I operate my business from Wyoming but maintain a... View More
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answered on Apr 3, 2025
If you plan to conduct business in or with Tennessee you must register with the State of Tennessee.
I have a business and property for sale, and a potential buyer backed out on the day of closing after receiving a call from my neighbor, who wanted to buy the property but made a low offer that I refused. The neighbor persuaded the buyer not to proceed by saying they wouldn't allow parking.... View More
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answered on Mar 31, 2025
There may be a boundary or easement dispute, which is at least a cloud on both titles. You may try to make such a tort suit, including slander of title, but it will be very difficult. Collection might be impossible. Access to your business is what is important, not selling the property, so... View More
I am a student on an F-1 visa studying computer science in the USA. I'm considering starting an AI-related business, possibly a website. However, I'm unsure whether I am allowed to do so and currently do not have Curricular Practical Training (CPT) or Optional Practical Training (OPT).... View More
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answered on Mar 25, 2025
Starting a business while on an F-1 visa comes with significant legal restrictions. F-1 status primarily allows you to study in the US, with very limited work permissions outside of authorized CPT or OPT programs. Without these authorizations, launching an AI business could potentially violate your... View More
I am planning to offer surplus funds recovery services in Tennessee and want to ensure compliance with all state laws and court procedures. Specifically, I'm concerned about licensing and fee structures. I haven't researched specific Tennessee laws yet, and I plan to offer services to... View More
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answered on Apr 12, 2025
Tennessee Surplus Funds Recovery Requirements
In Tennessee, surplus funds recovery services likely fall under the regulatory oversight of the Tennessee Collection Service Board, as the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act requires third-party debt collectors and debt buyers to register with... View More
I have a gift shop and signed an application for net terms purchases. The agreement states that all credit accounts are due per each invoice's terms, penalties for late payments, and that any delinquency will involve costs of collection, including attorney fees. It also mentions the laws of... View More
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answered on Mar 3, 2025
If you signed it, you are probably personally liable. Hire a TN attorney to examine your contract and especially represent you on the suit.
My mother, who was a sole business owner, passed away unexpectedly without a will. One of my two siblings is attempting to take control of her business by accessing her bank account and has taken possession of all her belongings, including the only copy of her business license and keys to her... View More
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answered on Feb 23, 2025
The business and its associated property are personal property which goes to the Next of Kin. Hire a lawyer to file an intestate administration probate. You will have to post bond, but as soon as letters of administration are issued to you, you can take charge and marshal up the assets.
I am working as an independent contractor for a company that is two weeks overdue on paying my latest invoice. The payment terms we agreed upon are net 10, and I have this in writing. I contacted the company both by phone and email, and they stated that their payment system has been down for 15... View More
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answered on Feb 18, 2025
Have an Attorney write a letter on your behalf. When companies miss payments, take it serious. I have a commercial dispute now that rose from missed payments.
I'm a member of a semi-private golf course that was sold in a private sale roughly 20 years ago to an individual named Cecil Gilland, with certain stipulations he had to follow. I wasn't involved in the sale, but I want to know if he has violated the contract. However, it seems no one has... View More
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answered on Feb 15, 2025
Outside of asking the sellers to the Gilland grantee, hire an attorney to search the title. Most enforceable restrictions should be covenants running with the land that are of record.
A fire sprinkler repair was repaired and the part was faulty. They came back out to replace the part and didn't charge for the part but they charged for over 20 hours of labor.
answered on Feb 14, 2025
A Tennessee attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It would help to know the terms of the warranty to advise you meaningfully. But the short answer is "yes," without having the benefit of seeing the warranty. It looks like the warranty here is the part... View More
The minor employees (15, 16, 17 year olds) of a business are being required to make the end of day bank deposit drop offs for a local business. They do this by clocking out and then heading to the bank. is this legal?
answered on Jan 21, 2025
I am not aware of a limitation on age as to dropping off bank deposits. I don't think they should be clocked out to do this.
I have a client/personal friend under a standard wholesaling contract for his house cause of a situation he finds himself in and needs to sell his house by end of year. First contract we had was for 30k in his pocket, nobody wanted his house for that high, made an addendum to 25k, found a potential... View More
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answered on Dec 16, 2024
Are you a licensed real estate agent, auctioneer or an attorney? If not you probably cannot enforce whatever agreement you made, and could be charged with crimes. There is no such thing as wholesaling real property so I suspect you do not have a license. You may be lucky to get quantum... View More
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answered on Nov 12, 2024
If you plan on conducting any business in Tennessee, you will need to register with the secretary of State. This can be completed online.
We have a logo for branding and advertising and I'm wondering if we legally have to include LLC in our forward-facing marketing efforts. It hurts the branding to include it and it counterproductive from a marketing standpoint.
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answered on Nov 4, 2024
Without the LLC stated you are representing your business as a sole proprietorship. You might get personally sued.
I found my ebooks on multiple different platforms Apple to rakuten to Barnes& Noble a few other places. They were selling my ebooks without my permission not having a contract with them. I send him a cease and assist and I am the intellectual property owner and the copyright owner and I have a... View More
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answered on Sep 11, 2024
If your ebooks are being sold without permission by platforms like Apple, Rakuten, and Barnes & Noble, and your cease and desist requests have been ignored, you have several steps you can take to protect your rights. Since you already have a federal copyright registration, you are in a strong... View More
before our percentage split is this true as we dont have an operating agreement
answered on Sep 3, 2024
The sell and distribution of proceeds would be controlled by statute. The statutes that deal with this are more complex- and this is a simplification: If someone is buying the entity - creditor's claims would be dealt with first. After paying creditors if there are funds left over - any... View More
My partner and I are wanting to start an online e-commerce business buying and reselling non branded products from Alibaba. Would it be wise to stick with only selling non branded? Do we need a license to sell branded products?
answered on Sep 9, 2024
Starting an e-commerce business reselling products from Alibaba is a great venture, and understanding the legal landscape for reselling branded versus non-branded products is crucial for your success.
Here are some important points to consider:
Non-Branded Products: If you're... View More
I’ve read putting up a “no guns” sign assumes liability on the business owner if something were to happen. If that’s the case, wouldn’t a business owner still be able to safely store a weapon in a secure safe and be able to use it if needed?
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answered on Aug 21, 2024
Yes but as a gun owner I could and would not go to your business. It is your business....
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