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I just opened a single member LLC and got a contract as 1099 independent consultant. In my W9 form, I shared both SSN and EIN to the company.
I want to know if teh company decides to use my SSN to make 1099 payments to me and issues me a 1099 form with my SSN at the end of teh year, can I... View More 
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answered on Jul 18, 2024
Yes, you can have 1099 payments made to your SSN deposited into your Single Member LLC's bank account. The IRS allows this because, for tax purposes, a Single Member LLC is treated as a disregarded entity, meaning the LLC and the individual owner are considered the same entity. This means that... View More
answered on Jul 11, 2024
You and her two daughters should be able to sell the home when probate is complete. The administrator of your wife's estate may also be able to sell it with a court order and distribute the proceeds to you and the two daughters.
My sister(co-trustee) has spent her own money on lawn maintenance at my deceased father's house and now is demanding to be reimbursed from the trust. The trust clearly states that while she is living there she is to assume responsibility for general maintenance, upkeep, utilities, etc. It also... View More
answered on Jul 19, 2024
A Virginia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. What kind of attorney? You could reach out to attorneys who handle trusts, wills, and estates. You're correct in your selection of the "Arbitration/Mediation" heading for your matter, since you are... View More
I need to register a trademark, and I need to clarify the ownership. The trademark is intended for the product line / brand name of the product that I created. I formed an LLC to sell the product under. The name of the LLC is the same one as the Trademark name with the added ",LLC" after... View More
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answered on Jul 18, 2024
When deciding whether to register a trademark under your name or your LLC, consider how you intend to use and manage the trademark. Since your LLC will be selling the product and its name includes the trademark, it often makes sense to register the trademark under the LLC. This ensures that the... View More
answered on Jul 14, 2024
A Virginia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm sorry that you weren't given an explanation of what you signed. Since your attorney or the insurance carrier drafted the release, your attorney is in the best position to tell you about the effect of the... View More
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answered on Jul 18, 2024
When you file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and choose to reaffirm the debt for your car, you're agreeing to continue making payments on that loan as if you hadn't filed for bankruptcy. This can help you keep the vehicle if you're able to stay current on the payments.
However,... View More
If I cohabitated with a domestic partner and they did not include me or my income on the ebt/welfare application, can I get in trouble if I report her after the fact. I knew she did it but I didn’t make enough to support all of us so I turned a blind eye. I did not submit the application but she... View More
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answered on Jul 8, 2024
An accessory before the fact in a felony is punished the same as the principal offender. To prove it, there must the commission of a crime by the principal, the accessory's absence at the commission of the offense, and (before the commission of the crime) the accessory was in some way... View More
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answered on Jul 18, 2024
Selling fake products, even if you clearly label them as fake, is illegal in Virginia. This practice violates both state and federal trademark laws. Trademark laws protect consumers from confusion and deception regarding the authenticity of products.
Additionally, selling counterfeit items... View More
Im trying to sell helldivers 2 3d printed models on etsy that i paid a creator on cults 3d for Commercial use and cc by but im being told by the etsy community that its still Illegal even tho i paid for them and have the permission from the artist to sell them so im basically confused on what to do... View More
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answered on Jul 2, 2024
This is a complex situation that involves several layers of intellectual property law. Let me break down the key issues:
1. Copyright of the 3D models:
- You purchased the 3D models from a creator on Cults3D with a commercial use license and Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY)... View More
State Inspection completed.
Traffic Case Dismissed by Judge (Isle of Wright County). (May 1, 2024)
Medical form filled submitted May 2, 2024.
No word on dmv decision.
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answered on Jul 28, 2024
It sounds like you're dealing with some frustrating circumstances. You were stopped by the state police for having an invalid state inspection sticker, but you've since had the inspection completed. The good news is that your traffic case was dismissed by a judge on May 1, 2024, in Isle... View More
My sibling applied for N400. She's currently out-of-states for a break. She got a notice few days ago that the biometrics appointment is scheduled for mid-July. However, she will not be able to attend that appointment, as she plans to head back to the states in late August. She tried to... View More
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answered on Jul 2, 2024
I understand you were trying to help your sibling. Here are some suggestions for how to handle this situation:
1. Your sibling should contact USCIS directly as soon as possible to explain the situation honestly. They can call USCIS or use the online tools to reschedule the appointment... View More
I would like to add a CIP
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answered on Jul 2, 2024
I can provide some general information that might be helpful:
1. Patent maintenance fees:
- US utility patents require maintenance fees to be paid at 3.5, 7.5, and 11.5 years after the patent is granted to keep it in force.
- The exact fees depend on the entity size (large,... View More
I recently retired from the service with 20yrs in. I'm also staying the divorce process after 17yrs because she cheated with another man. My VA rating is over 50% meaning in getting 2 payments for retirement. Can the adultery affect her compensation from my retirement? It's my disability... View More
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answered on Jul 18, 2024
In Virginia, your military pension can be subject to division in a divorce, regardless of adultery. However, courts may consider adultery when deciding on the division of assets, which could potentially influence the outcome in your favor. It's important to gather evidence of the infidelity to... View More
I was pulled into a camera room and was completely honest with the woman as I was giving back. I completely complied with the officers as well and had a clean record prior. They gave me a court summons paper and then let me go. I haven’t heard anything from them, no mail or calls. I live in... View More
answered on Jun 24, 2024
Go to the court clerks office, request the assistance of the public defender or court appointed counsel, complete the paperwork, and if you qualify you’ll be assigned counsel to help you. You need to actively get yourself an attorney, nobody from the court or elsewhere is going to reach out to... View More
The student received an email from the school student accounts and financial aid office the account was paid in full for the last semester before graduation. The student checked in with the registrar's office and student account office before graduation which confirmed the account was in good... View More
answered on Jun 23, 2024
Pay the balance. Get the transcripts. Sue the school for the money after the fact. Problem solved. Otherwise, you wrangle around in a legal pit and you still don't get the transcripts.
Or, get off the internet and retain an attorney to advocate to the school on your behalf. Sometimes... View More
In the decision it is stated:
"In Heller, McDonald, and Bruen, this Court did not “undertake an exhaustive historical analysis . . . of the full scope of the Second Amendment.” Bruen, 597 U. S., at 31. Nor do we do so today. Rather, we conclude only this: An individual found by a... View More
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answered on Jun 21, 2024
This is a complex legal question that touches on recent developments in Second Amendment jurisprudence. I'll break down the key points and provide some analysis, but please note that this is a rapidly evolving area of law, and you should consult with a licensed attorney for the most up-to-date... View More
answered on Jun 28, 2024
No. While Adultery is a misdemeanor under Virginia code § 18.2-365, the statute of limitations is one year under § 19.2-8.
I wrote a book and want to include portions of the Virginia driving manual found on the DMV website and the Standards of Learning found on the VA Department of Education website. Does this violate copyrights? How could I get permission to reprint it in a book that will be for sale?
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answered on Jun 21, 2024
To answer your question about republishing information from state agency websites or publications:
Generally, works created by federal government agencies are in the public domain and not subject to copyright protection. However, state and local government works may be copyrighted,... View More
Dementia. Her stepdaughter and stepdaughter’s husband secured an online will and filled it out for her, then had her sign it. They also secured two witnesses who both testified to only seeing her once a year. The will was not signed in the presence of the testator. Two different locations are... View More
answered on Jun 19, 2024
Sounds like you need to consult with a West Virginia lawyer.
We lived together for 3 years before she moved out. We currently have shared physical custody and I have custody every weekend.
answered on Jun 28, 2024
Custody is determined based on the best interest of the child, of which there are several factors the court will look at. Moving your place of residence to be closer to your child would likely be considered by a court, however, it would not be the sole factor in its determination.
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