Your current state is Virginia
If I'm a freelancer that does business on sites like Fiverr and Upwork, do my screen/profile names need to exactly match my DBA name?
From what I've read about LLCs, everything says you must make it clear you're operating as a business/LLC. So, in this case, if I have set up... Read more »
I believe you are asking if your web address and user names need to match your business' name. If so, the answer is no. BUT, you are correct when you say you must make it clear that you are operating as a limited liability company, so your footer, signature, and other public information should... Read more »
The members/managers here want to "dissolve" (wind up) their LLC, but they don't have an operating agreement that addresses winding up. Also, that LLC previously forfeited its charter under the Tax Code for failure to pay its franchise taxes. I'm wondering if, under the Texas... Read more »
It depends on whether there are unpaid debts and what assets there are that need to be sold or distributed. For example, if the LLC owns real estate, at present, no one is able to sign a deed for the LLC, and reinstatement would be necessary; if all that's left is some office furniture and... Read more »
If we started a buisness with 5 people and one of the partners volunteer to leave and just wanted what they put in and we oked that in the contract and signed it to be paid evenly between the last 4 partners and the after 5 months 3 of the partners paid there portion already but the last partners... Read more »
It will depend upon the language in the contract you signed to buy out the first partner. If the contract says each remaining partner is reliable for his/her own share, then you're ok. If it says the business is responsible as a whole, you may have to pay and go after the non-paying partner... Read more »
I am filing an LLC in Pennsylvania to provide general accounting service and preparing tax as a CPA, are the services to be provided considered restricted professional services? The LLC will be a single member LLC. The member is a licensed CPA. No public accounting (typically Auditing or advisory)... Read more »
The term "public accounting" as defined in TItle 15 (Section 8996(d) is broader than auditing and advisory services. In fact it specifically lists preparation of tax returns in your capacity as a CPA.
I have an employment contract/non-compete agreement. Would this agreement be null and void also?
The terms of your contract between you and "employer" would govern what happens if services are suspended and you had made sales that qualify for payment prior to the suspension. Often times, employers will put people on 1099 arrangements when in fact they have a more traditional... Read more »
Hello,
I have an online book store.
I import books to the US and sell non-English books to my community.
Some of these books are translated. Should I search if the publisher obtains the copyright permission or it is not my responsibility.
FYI I am a US person and buy... Read more »
I don't see how this is an Immigration question...
I formed an LLC for Photography and it's only me, am I required to get Workers Comp or can I save that?
No, not required.
The website I would be buying is the same words just moved around. And the merchandise would potentially be clothing designed to look similar to the original brand’s clothing but not the same. Or would it be legal to offer this new and similar domain to the owner of the original for a price?
don't do it
too close for comfort
you can be sued
consult with an attorney
Hello,
I have an online book store.
I import books to the US and sell non-English books to my community.
Some of these books are translated. Should I search if the publisher obtains the copyright permission or it is not my responsibility.
FYI I am a US person and buy... Read more »
I'm not sure I understand your question. Are you buying books from people who may or may not have the legal right to translate them? If that is the case, you should have a clause in your contract saying that (1) the seller represents and warrants that the seller has all legally required... Read more »
RI gives up to 10 years to bring the revoked entity back into active status. Can I still operate my California branch LLC company until it's back active? And can I win a lawsuit?
"Revoked" can mean many different things. Also, is not clear that the entity is a corporation or an LLC. The question does not state if the Rhode Island business has any connection to California.
As a generality, which may or may not apply here, a company that is not active can... Read more »
I doubt it but it all depends on the language of the contract. Without reading the contract, I cannot give you an opinion.
Hi Justia, If I rent my car using HyreCar, the person renting the vehicle violates the law with the vehicle that is registered to my name in the state. Am I personally liable for their violation? Let's say they did a crime against another person or endangered a life. The vehicle is in perfect... Read more »
You may want to repost this under Business Formation and Business Law. There's no guarantee that all questions are picked up, but an attorney who deals with the formation of corporations or other legal entities would probably have the strongest insight into issues of liability on CIVIL... Read more »
We are a small software company in Florida. We are planning to use the fictitious name as heading in the End User License Agreement (EULA) instead of the legal company name, but the legal company name is mentioned in the body of the agreement, for example, "Company A doing business as XYZ... Read more »
Yes if you comply with the requirements of Section 865.09 of the Florida Statutes first.
Making multiple statements about what is essentially the same thing does not accomplish anything. Consulting an experienced civil litigation attorney will.
From your statement, it is obvious that there needs to be a personal strategy session with an experienced civil litigation attorney. This will also be beyond the scope of what most attorneys will include in a free consultation. During this pandemic, you have a choice of either seeing your attorney... Read more »
My question is about avoiding violating a third-party trademark.
Here’s a quick summary:
A third party, let’s call them “Tower, Inc.” took a dead trademark (which lived from c. 1870-1970) and filed to bring it back to around 2000. Tower, Inc. now uses the trademark in new... Read more »
It depends on how you use the trademarked image. Trademark infringement depends on a lot of factors such as: (1) strength of the marks, (2) relatedness of the goods, (3) similarity of the marks, (4) evidence of actual confusion, (5) marketing channels, (6) degree of consumer care, (7)... Read more »
5y ago 2 business owners decided to join forces by launching a branded product.
Both operated as 2 separate sole proprietorships, and that did not change with creation of the brand.
Person A registered the domain, did product development and paid for the initial production.... Read more »
Tough, tough situation.
Unless you can resolve it amicably, you will have to resort to litigation.
The best approach would be to move on and pick a new trademark.
I can not believe that the product is so unique that you can not replicate the success.
Consult with an... Read more »
Virgin had an announcement "Richard Branson: Got a business idea? Do this with it" they still have: https://www.virgin.com/about-virgin/latest/richard-branson-got-a-business-idea-do-this-with-it
I gave full discription, benefits, etc...
I had letter that they asked for... Read more »
The bulk of your question falls outside of patent law issues so I will leave that to others.
I will note one tiny sliver of hope.
IF
1) Your communication was sufficiently detailed to provide information to enable the creating the hyperloop (rather than just suggesting... Read more »
You need to study any relevant patent and understand the limitations.
Also remember that patents expire, so you may be over worrying.
Consult with an attorney.
Contact with an attorney to understand your rights and risks.
In general a domain does not assure any trademark rights.
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