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Business Law Questions & Answers
Q: can a listing broker (restaurant) keep a forfeited deposit from a potential buyer or does it go to the seller
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Broker Fraud, Business Law and Real Estate Law
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Massachusetts
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Answered on Jul 26, 2017
Answered on Jul 26, 2017
Ali Ebrahimzadeh, Esq.'s answer
That sounds problematic. Have a lawyer review your broker agreement. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website, www.AEesq.com. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following areas of law: Business & Contracts, Criminal Defense, Divorce &...
That sounds problematic. Have a lawyer review your broker agreement. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website, www.AEesq.com. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following areas of law: Business & Contracts, Criminal Defense, Divorce &...
Q: I quit a position with a small company that I owned 10% of the stock. I was seeking to ask for my investment back.
Ali Ebrahimzadeh, Esq.'s answer
A lawyer should review your contract. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website, www.AEesq.com. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following areas of law: Business & Contracts, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Child Custody, and Education Law....
A lawyer should review your contract. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website, www.AEesq.com. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following areas of law: Business & Contracts, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Child Custody, and Education Law....
Q: Bar told us that we need to pay $3500 to customer because he didn't sign the estimate.
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Business Law, Contracts and Consumer Law
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California
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Answered on Jul 25, 2017
Answered on Jul 25, 2017
Ali Ebrahimzadeh, Esq.'s answer
Small claims court may be useful for you. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website, www.AEesq.com. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following areas of law: Business & Contracts, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Child Custody, and Education...
Small claims court may be useful for you. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website, www.AEesq.com. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following areas of law: Business & Contracts, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Child Custody, and Education...
Q: I filed a Motion to vacate Judgment and it was denied. How can I appeal it? This is a civil suit
Ali Ebrahimzadeh, Esq.'s answer
There are short deadlines for doing that. Have a lawyer review the file to see if you have a basis for appeal. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website, www.AEesq.com. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following areas of law: Business &...
There are short deadlines for doing that. Have a lawyer review the file to see if you have a basis for appeal. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website, www.AEesq.com. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following areas of law: Business &...
Q: Question regarding LLC paying an independent subcontractor for services who has a F1 Visa Status
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Employment Law, Immigration Law and Business Law
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Florida
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Answered on Jul 25, 2017
Answered on Jul 25, 2017
Andy Wayne Williamson's answer
Your question is too complex of a legal issue to answer via this type of forum.
You might try speaking with his immigration attorney or consult with a immigration attorney on your own.
You might also speak with your accountant as well as this transaction will ultimately go through your tax return.
Your question is too complex of a legal issue to answer via this type of forum.
You might try speaking with his immigration attorney or consult with a immigration attorney on your own.
You might also speak with your accountant as well as this transaction will ultimately go through your tax return.
Q: Is the a law that requires California motels to change bedding, furniture,drapes and linens periodical?Where can I rev
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Gov & Administrative Law, Land Use & Zoning, Consumer Law and Business Law
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California
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Answered on Jul 25, 2017
Answered on Jul 25, 2017
Ali Ebrahimzadeh, Esq.'s answer
There are several related statutes regulating the hotel/ motel industry in CA. See: https://www.calodging.com/resources/
More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website, www.AEesq.com. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following areas...
There are several related statutes regulating the hotel/ motel industry in CA. See: https://www.calodging.com/resources/
More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website, www.AEesq.com. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following areas...
Q: How much can I charge for late payment in a settlement agreement?
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Business Formation, Business Law and Collections
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California
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Answered on Jul 25, 2017
Answered on Jul 25, 2017
Ali Ebrahimzadeh, Esq.'s answer
Why not have a lawyer draft the terms of the settlement agreement? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website, www.AEesq.com. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following areas of law: Business & Contracts, Criminal Defense, Divorce &...
Why not have a lawyer draft the terms of the settlement agreement? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website, www.AEesq.com. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following areas of law: Business & Contracts, Criminal Defense, Divorce &...
Q: My nursing license was disciplined for something I DID NOT DO, based on an anonymous complaint, from a retaliation.
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Libel & Slander, Business Law and Employment Law
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California
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Answered on Jul 25, 2017
Answered on Jul 25, 2017
Ali Ebrahimzadeh, Esq.'s answer
You can hire an attorney to defend you in the licensing disciplinary action against you. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website, www.AEesq.com. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following areas of law: Business & Contracts, Criminal...
You can hire an attorney to defend you in the licensing disciplinary action against you. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website, www.AEesq.com. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following areas of law: Business & Contracts, Criminal...
Q: Legal definition when repayment plan is FULLY complete? i.e. all payments for ORIGINAL amount. NOT a settlement amount.
Stuart Nachbar's answer
Not really sure I understand the question. If you have a settled amount, it is usually lower than the original amount. Whatever the last number agreed upon by the parties is what I would consider the definition, especially if that number is in writing.
Not really sure I understand the question. If you have a settled amount, it is usually lower than the original amount. Whatever the last number agreed upon by the parties is what I would consider the definition, especially if that number is in writing.
Q: If I had a ADA agreement in place to come back to work and it was not honored. What can I do?
Andy Wayne Williamson's answer
If you are saying that you have an ADA agreement that allows you to return to work and your employer will not honor the agreement or will not allow you to return to work, then you need to immediately hire an ADA attorney to go after the employer for non compliance with the agreement.
If you are saying that you have an ADA agreement that allows you to return to work and your employer will not honor the agreement or will not allow you to return to work, then you need to immediately hire an ADA attorney to go after the employer for non compliance with the agreement.
Q: Can an off duty manager fire an employee for alleged misconduct (employee is on company time seen by exiting manager)?
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Business Law, Employment Discrimination and Employment Law
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New York
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Answered on Jul 24, 2017
Answered on Jul 24, 2017
Barry Eran Janay's answer
Most likely yes. I say most likely because this appears to be an employment at-will scenario in which case any superior can, within the scope of his responsibilities fire an employee with or without any cause.
Most likely yes. I say most likely because this appears to be an employment at-will scenario in which case any superior can, within the scope of his responsibilities fire an employee with or without any cause.
Q: Suing company for negligence in handling their immigration matters
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Business Law, Immigration Law and Mergers & Acquisitions
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New York
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Answered on Jul 22, 2017
Answered on Jul 22, 2017
Leonard R. Boyer's answer
The employer does not have to consider immigration consequences of it's restructuring. You do not have any viable case from what I can tell.
The employer does not have to consider immigration consequences of it's restructuring. You do not have any viable case from what I can tell.
Q: We received an adverse claim regarding the 3,106,000 shares of SFRX.What can I do
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Contracts, Broker Fraud, Business Law and Securities Law
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Florida
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Answered on Jul 22, 2017
Answered on Jul 22, 2017
Terrence H Thorgaard's answer
You need the services of an attorney who works for you, not the other party. I don't know why you were required to pay the other party's attorney, but it may be something in the contract. Your attorney can review the whole matter and advise you.
You need the services of an attorney who works for you, not the other party. I don't know why you were required to pay the other party's attorney, but it may be something in the contract. Your attorney can review the whole matter and advise you.
Q: Once I answer a filed lawsuit and file a cross complaint, do I have a 10 day window to submit discovery?
David Keith Hicks' answer
No. If you are in a lawsuit you are OBLIGATED BY LAW to follow the rules of discovery which are found toward the back of the California Code of Civil Procedure. See, e.g. CCP 2025. You can find that on the internet. One doesn't "submit" discovery. One either propounds it or responds to it. See also CCP 1005.
No. If you are in a lawsuit you are OBLIGATED BY LAW to follow the rules of discovery which are found toward the back of the California Code of Civil Procedure. See, e.g. CCP 2025. You can find that on the internet. One doesn't "submit" discovery. One either propounds it or responds to it. See also CCP 1005.
Q: Can A Lawyer loose his job for threatening me and my mama
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Business Law, Criminal Law, Employment Law and Legal Malpractice
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North Carolina
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Answered on Jul 22, 2017
Answered on Jul 22, 2017
Q: I have a business and a lawsuit has been filed but I have not been served, can I file a cross complaint?
Sagar Parikh's answer
Yes, you can file a Cross-Complaint along with your Answer to the Complaint.
A full consultation would be necessary to properly advise you.
Yes, you can file a Cross-Complaint along with your Answer to the Complaint.
A full consultation would be necessary to properly advise you.
Q: As a small business owner, are there any legal issues surrounding donating a portion of my proceeds to a cause?
Terrence H Thorgaard's answer
If you want a deduction for federal tax purposes, you need to get, from the program to which you will be donating, a copy of an IRS determination that the program qualifies under section 501 (c) (3) (or other such subsection).
If you want a deduction for federal tax purposes, you need to get, from the program to which you will be donating, a copy of an IRS determination that the program qualifies under section 501 (c) (3) (or other such subsection).
Q: If re-sell clothing with a copyrighted name on it but that name is an Acronym, can i still get in trouble legally?
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Business Law, Copyright and Intellectual Property
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New Jersey
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Answered on Jul 20, 2017
Answered on Jul 20, 2017
Glenn B. Manishin's answer
If they have a registered trademark in the US on the acronym for the band, selling t-shirts with that TM would be infringement. You should ask for a license since you indicate they do not sell merchandise. Whether a "reseller" or with a website disclaimer, the business you describe would not be lawful. (Lyrics are covered by copyright, and the same considerations apply.)
If they have a registered trademark in the US on the acronym for the band, selling t-shirts with that TM would be infringement. You should ask for a license since you indicate they do not sell merchandise. Whether a "reseller" or with a website disclaimer, the business you describe would not be lawful. (Lyrics are covered by copyright, and the same considerations apply.)
Q: I am an equity partner in a company overseas and want to understand some details
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Banking, Business Formation and Business Law
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Massachusetts
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Answered on Jul 20, 2017
Answered on Jul 20, 2017
Jonathan R. Roth's answer
A EU company depending upon the jurisdiction it is incorporated can loan money to a US corporation. The Amount of money that is required to be withheld will depend upon the tax treaty as well as the amount of tax it is required to pay to the US. The foreign entity will need to apply for and obtain a TIN. There are other ways of handling the matter including open a US subsidiary such as a LLC and use it as the nominee for such transactions. The EU company is I assume formed in a jurisdiction...
A EU company depending upon the jurisdiction it is incorporated can loan money to a US corporation. The Amount of money that is required to be withheld will depend upon the tax treaty as well as the amount of tax it is required to pay to the US. The foreign entity will need to apply for and obtain a TIN. There are other ways of handling the matter including open a US subsidiary such as a LLC and use it as the nominee for such transactions. The EU company is I assume formed in a jurisdiction...
Q: Commercial usage and shipment onto US territory of uncertified device prototype
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Consumer Law, Products Liability, Federal Crimes and Business Law
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California
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Answered on Jul 20, 2017
Answered on Jul 20, 2017
William John Light's answer
This site is not designed to provide the detailed legal advice that you seek. The attorneys here know nothing about the device, who should certify it, what legal regulations apply to importation, how to factor expenses, what the laws are on "rides", etc. If you want this kind of advice, you will need to retain an attorney and pay for it or do your own research, which is inadvisable.
This site is not designed to provide the detailed legal advice that you seek. The attorneys here know nothing about the device, who should certify it, what legal regulations apply to importation, how to factor expenses, what the laws are on "rides", etc. If you want this kind of advice, you will need to retain an attorney and pay for it or do your own research, which is inadvisable.
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