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Your current state is Ohio
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answered on Jul 3, 2023
Your question is not clear. To form a business in New Jersey you need to retain an experienced business formation attorney. The attorney will enable you to have the right corporate entity and the appropriate legal documents must be custom drafted. If you use some template-based service like Legal... View More 
I assigned the lease agreement and already paid my deposit, but had an emergency and I can’t move anymore. Can I bring my deposit back? I don’t move in yet I just paid and assigned the lease.
answered on Jun 30, 2023
No, Normally you can't get a refund of your deposit. You signed the lease and paid the deposit; the deposit is for the purpose of protecting the landlord if you change your mind.
answered on Jun 29, 2023
Yes, and that is often the case for liability protection for general partners.
I have got into a problem I’m 15 and I had a sweet 15 and hired a choreographer that went to my school who is like a year older then me and we both agreed to pay him 250 but I had to cancel the whole dance because I sprained my foot and couldn’t dance and we barely had like five practices and I... View More
answered on Jun 29, 2023
Yes, but you should raise a defense that you are a minor (unemancipated, I assume) and cannot be held legally responsible for a debt that is not for a necessity.
Options for keeping my portion of the land that my business is located? If we cannot agree to subdivide the majority of the entire property into lots for resale, with him getting reimbursed for all of his expenses prior to me drawing any shares from the sale, will the property be ordered... View More
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answered on Jun 27, 2023
Consult with an attorney to either work out your differences, or dissolve the partnership/sue for partition of real property.
I am not sure what to put for the management structure and the articles of organization. I will be the producer, writer and director making all creative decisions on the project, but a unit production manager will be running the set. Thanks for your help.
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answered on Jun 27, 2023
It should probably be Member Managed if you are the only Member. You will need Articles of Organization saying this, and it is best to have an Operating Agreement to define the Manager's powers. Hire an attorney to draft and set this up with the State.
A small group of community volunteers have been given permission to paint a mural in the community. The building belongs to a local business and they need us to have some type of liability insurance. To get the insurance (and to smooth out the non profit fundraising), we think we need to be some... View More
answered on Jun 26, 2023
It could be difficult for anyone here to know what kind of insurance coverage is best, based on the type of business entity you contemplate going with. That's something an insurance agent may be better equipped to advise on. One option might be to reach out to insurance agents to explore... View More
What are the legal parameters around this?
answered on Jun 26, 2023
You could repost your question and add "Trademarks" as a category. That's probably why it remained open for two weeks. Some questions go unanswered, but you could have better chances of a response with the added heading. Good luck
My friend has a business with his girlfriend (it's registered as a partnership) and they also have a personally guaranteed EIDL loan. Him and I and my wife (not his girlfriend) are going to create a multi member LLC using the same name (with the LLC on the end). I just wanted to know if my... View More
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answered on Jun 22, 2023
It's typically advisable for your friend and his girlfriend to inform the Small Business Administration (SBA) about their business structure change from a partnership to a multi-member LLC. They can contact the SBA to get specific guidance on how to handle their personally guaranteed Economic... View More
answered on Jun 22, 2023
First speak to your accountant as to the organic tax implications, the retain the services of a mukti state law firm who can best address these issues.
answered on Jun 21, 2023
Most prudent way is to contact Miller's licensing department and obtain an license for the use of their logo.
I have a few businesses I have committed to and I am looking to brand them.
answered on Jun 19, 2023
Consult an experienced trademark attorney, to conduct a careful search to assure the marks are not confusingly similar to others in use, to advise how they should be used, and to prosecute the applications to register with the USPTO.
answered on Jun 17, 2023
You may want to repost this under Copyright, Trademark, and Intellectual Property. Those categories would be closer to the issues you raise, and you'd have better chances of a response there. Good luck
The name I selected is Department of health and medicine. In the about us section of the website, I have a disclaimer, saying that we are not a government organization. I am not making money from this website yet, but I plan to in the future. The LLC name is completely different so I will be DBA... View More
answered on Jun 15, 2023
Based on the information you provided, there is certainly a possibility that you could run into issues with that name. The best way to avoid receiving a cease and desist letter is to perform a comprehensive clearance search of the name before putting it in use. A proper search will reveal any... View More
I believe there may be zoning issues I may encounter.
answered on Jun 13, 2023
Lots of risk...the cost to mitigate the risks may make it hard to turn a profit.
Let's start with business licensing / regulation. Going from house-to-house may mean you need to check multiple jurisdictions to ensure you are operating legitimately. If you have two clients on either... View More
I had an old llc with a partner no operating agreement no trademark & am 60% owner. I decided I no longer wanted to work with the partner. I tried giving her options and she wouldn’t pick so I couldn’t work & decided to create a new llc similar name difference state and trademarked it. Is that okay?
answered on Jun 12, 2023
As I am sure you expect, it's unlikely an attorney will say you have absolutely nothing to worry about based limited information on a free online Q and A. There are many scenarios that would support a viable claim against you. I am confident you have options, but forming a similar business in... View More
I came to a partnership with someone 50/50. However, before my shares became vested (at a one year mark) I was fired and my partner indicated that he was voiding the agreement. Nonetheless, he is keeping the software and all the work that I put in. My question is whether if I have any right to... View More
answered on Jun 12, 2023
Your rights and obligations will depend heavily on the wording of the partnership agreement, along with any other written communications discussing the agreement since you say the agreement itself is vague. You should schedule a consultation with a business litigation attorney in or near the... View More
purchased some investment properties in TN. These are single family homes that are never rented. They are purchased, held for less than a year and then sold after some repairs. The properties are all bought and sold through independent real estate agents. Does the business need to register as a... View More
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answered on Jun 12, 2023
I would recommend registering with the Secretary of State. At some point the corporation will need to sue someone, and then it will be important that standing issues are not existent. If title or lien problems come up, it will also help that the corporation has a legal presence here.
answered on Jun 11, 2023
In many instances, limited liability companies are a good form of business organization for a small business with two owners. Remember to include an easy quick way to resolve any disagreement between the two owners in the company agreement. Remember to elect to be taxed as a sub chapter S... View More
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answered on Jun 8, 2023
Obviously you can... But you need an attorney's advice first. S Corporations require monthly profit/loss determinations, so you will probably be paying alot for accountants. An LLC or a regular C Corporation might work better. Have the attorney so advise as to all options first, before... View More
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