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I wont involve in the operations, i will hire a local guy as an employee and pay him to work. Can i earn money through this LLC or will it violate any visa regulations?
Credit acceptance and dealer added fees that we were told were required by lender. They are being sued by the consumer financial protection bureau already for this as well as fraud . The contract was usurious and fraudulent. How do I file a counter suit?
She lives with grandparents and has most of her life mom is a felon and recovering addiction dad left 14000 in bank accounts and a car need help with probate
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answered on Jul 8, 2024
Hire an attorney to file a Small Estate Affidavit Probate. Statute now requires alot more work, but you should still come out ahead with that type of assets.
I'm acting as a middleman for the sale of sugar between a supplier and a buyer. I don't own or transport the sugar. Do I need a license?
(For Nashville, Tennessee)
Hotel located in Tennessee.
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answered on Jun 26, 2024
To answer this question accurately, we need to consider a few key aspects of Tennessee law and general hotel practices:
1. Payment issues:
When a hotel guest's payment doesn't go through, the hotel typically attempts to contact the guest to resolve the issue before taking... View More 
Filed complaint with tn commissions and car dealership that I make payments to said they never sold me a car...but I believe they have multiple lots was even told by the lot I got car at. Some of the payments was not reported right. I have time recipts of transactions
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answered on May 28, 2024
Filing a Complaint without knowing most of the facts could get you repossessed. Hire an attorney to look at your financing statement. Then you and him start calling the noteholder, whoever that is. Some corporation searches will also be necessary. Determining the actual lienholder may be a... View More
Someone drove their car into our building and it took out our HVAC unit/ductwork and damaged the metal building wall through to the inside. The insurance company refuses to pay the full amount - they approved the estimate we sent but insist on depreciating the value of the 5 year old unit which... View More
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answered on May 17, 2024
Hire an attorney file suit against all liable parties, such as driver, car owner, lessor, etc. If under $ 25K in damages, I would sue in Sessions to get to Court faster and cheaper. But you will probably have to try it twice that way. Owner may be judgment proof, so expect to recover from... View More
No business will be conducted in TN. The DE Nonprofit will not actively be seeking out donations or soliciting donations particularly from TN residents, although the NP may accept donations from TN residents. Solicitation of charitable donations will be passive from the NP website.
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answered on Apr 11, 2024
Based on the information provided, it is unlikely that the Delaware nonprofit would need to file a foreign qualification in Tennessee solely because one of its directors or members lives there, as long as the nonprofit is not actively conducting business in the state.
However, there are a... View More
Can you be prosecuted for something you did not know was wrong?
I work at A rent to own place and I put items on rent for a coworker in my deceased grandmother’s name. The coworker makes on time payments never missed one. It’s not for a ridiculous cheaper price they still pay more than... View More
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answered on Mar 20, 2024
Yes... If charged with theft, etc., hire an attorney to represent you. Also be prepared to make bond. Do not talk about it, but you have already admitted it.
I sell traffic control devices and want to bid on a contract with the county in TN. The price will be above $25,000. Do I need a contractors license to bid if I'm not providing a service? I am a wholesale company only. If so, which contractor license would I need?
answered on Mar 30, 2024
A Tennessee attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. Attorneys here aren't likely to know this off the top of their heads. It might be more reliable to check with the purchasing/procurement department manager of the county - it could depend on how they wrote... View More
So my temp tags expired on March 3rd and on March 6th I got pulled over for expired tags. Now I'm having to book in and out of jail to get a court date all because the dealership never sent my title package out until 8 days after the registration expired. I went to the county clerk and they... View More
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answered on Apr 8, 2024
Tell the dealer you need a new temp tag. Take it to court with you and explain. If you can't hire a lawyer ask to have a lawyer appointed to represent you in criminal court.
Cashapp put a temp hold on $309.09 and then never released it. They keep telling me it was put back into my account but will not provide documentation of this. And I have requested it 5 times now.
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answered on Mar 11, 2024
Yes, banks and financial institutions are generally required to provide documentation related to your account upon request. This is part of their responsibility to maintain accurate records and to provide transparency to their customers.
In the case of Cash App, which is a financial service... View More
We have a board member who controls the board and has for seven years no elections self appoints other to be on the board
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answered on Mar 4, 2024
The length of time a board member can serve on a board largely depends on the organization's bylaws or governing documents. These documents typically outline the terms of board members, including how long they can serve and the process for elections or appointments. If there are no term limits... View More
Sub chapter S. The company is dissolved, but was thinking of using the same name.
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answered on Feb 29, 2024
If the S corporation no longer exists, that would be a false return to the IRS. So get your corporate entity active again, and then get and use the assigned EIN.
We asked the county clerks office if my son needed a tax license and they told us he was under 18 so to go enjoy his business and learn as there was no need to file anything at his age. He was not able to legally open an account. Later he set up at an event in city limits. I was sent an email... View More
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answered on Feb 22, 2024
The legality of a city opening a hospitality tax account for a minor's business depends on local laws and regulations, which can vary widely. While minors generally have limited legal capacity to enter into contracts or be held responsible for tax obligations, local jurisdictions may have... View More
I understand and agree to camera surveillance in the workplace for security. But my employer wants to use it to “keep an eye on productivity”. She claims she’s not going to tell us where said cameras are, but I feel like this may be a violation of employee privacy. Especially if we need to... View More
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answered on Feb 4, 2024
In Tennessee, employers generally have the right to install cameras in the workplace for purposes such as security and monitoring productivity, provided the surveillance does not occur in areas where employees have a reasonable expectation of privacy, such as bathrooms or locker rooms. However, the... View More
I offer free revisions for my clients so long as they are hosting with me as well. She refused the revisions and even refused to take over the site herself. Instead decided the sue.
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answered on Jan 14, 2024
Even if your contract is ironclad it is usually not worth the bad will and emotional drain to litigate. My best advice to you, but this is based on very limited information so take with a grain of salt, is to offer her a full refund in exchange for a settlement agreement in which you admit no fault... View More
My father passed in Feb 2023 and I haven't gotten into the business part of my fathers stuff yet bc my mother passed as well this year. I am sole heir to everything in this family. My mother was 1/4 partner as well, but never kept up with the business side of things, the men did. Before she... View More
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answered on Dec 27, 2023
As administrator you will want to dissolve the Partnership. The assets may not be collectable but you can pursue dissolution. You will need a competent attorney and expect to pay alot. The Partnership interest is personal property and goes to the next of kin which is almost always also the... View More
Since concierge services will be provided in patients homes, am I allowed to use my home address as the business address if I own the home?
answered on Dec 20, 2023
In your filing with the secretary of state - you can list your home address. You can form an LLC.
The issue with the address may become a local zoning issue- as to whether you can operate this business out of your home.
A school sponsored, parent funded, non-profit school support organization has been asked to pay an amount that is not correct and accounting is wrong. The school sponsor is the only person allowed to handle the budget and pay vendors. The sponsor informed parents the charge was less than what it... View More
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answered on Dec 25, 2023
If a school official intentionally provided false information about finances to defraud parents, this could potentially be considered criminal behavior. In your situation, if the school sponsor misled parents about the actual costs and required additional payments under false pretenses, it may... View More
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