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I am renting a storage unit. It is one of 4 units in a secluded area i.e, not typical franchise self storage. Contract states it is only for storage. It also states items are not to be stored outside unit. Also states mediation before legal claims. I did leave things outside of the unit. The... View More 
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answered on Jul 21, 2024
The storage unit owner should not take your property without proper notice, even if the contract states no items should be stored outside the unit. The manager’s voicemail was an informal warning, but it does not constitute legal notice for disposing of your property. You may argue that removing... View More
I work at a school as a teacher and want to start a side business of after school activities. I want to start these activities at the same school I am working at as an outside vendor. When I checked with the employer they said that they can’t do that since they can’t give a W2 and 1099 to the... View More
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answered on Jul 20, 2024
You can indeed explore running an after-school activities business at the same school where you work, but it's crucial to address the legal and contractual aspects. As your employer mentioned, they cannot issue both a W-2 and a 1099 to the same person due to tax regulations. However, your... View More
I had a LTD business that is now dissolved. Since its dissolution I received a refund from an insurance company for overpayment of services. I have tried everything to deposit this check. The insurance company will not reissue it and I cannot sign it over to a third party. I am wondering if I can... View More
answered on Jul 18, 2024
Endorse the check on behalf of the company over to yourself as an individual and deposit it in your individual account.
My family is selling a house owned by 6 siblings. They sold it (or are trying to) to a man who wrote them 6 separate personal checks. They all signed some kind of paperwork (unclear what), but left with no paperwork of their own to prove they sold the house. The checks were for approx 80k each, 10k... View More
answered on Jul 12, 2024
You may have an optimistic view of how quickly state government employees work. It is perfectly possible that the buyer, or escrow agent from the title company, promptly tendered the deed with the necessary recording fee and it hasn't been processed yet.
But it is unwise that the... View More
Hi, i am a trucking company owner and operate interstate and do have a interstate operating authority. Currently one of my truck broken down and getting repaired in state of Wyoming. I am trying to explain the the shop that i am exempt and taxes for parts and repairs needs to be waived. But they... View More
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answered on Jul 2, 2024
As a trucking company owner operating interstate with an interstate operating authority, you may indeed be eligible for certain tax exemptions in Wyoming, including exemptions on sales tax for parts and repairs. Here's how you can approach this situation:
1. Wyoming Tax Exemption for... View More
Back in 2020. I filed an unemployed claim but wasn't sure I was eligible since I was self employed and have my own S-Corp. I filled out the forms retroactively. I inadvertently told EDD that no income was received by me for those 2 retroactive months. After I hit submit, I realized that I was... View More
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answered on Jul 1, 2024
This is a complex situation that involves unemployment insurance claims, self-employment, and potential errors in reporting. Here's a breakdown of the key points and some general advice:
1. Potential incorrect filing: You filed an unemployment claim in 2020 as a self-employed... View More
I am just thinking of starting my own company and currently living in California State. As most tech statups are registered in Delware, I was planning to register in Delaware. But since I live in California do I need to register it in california as well ? I will be the only person working for now.... View More
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answered on Jun 30, 2024
To answer this question concisely:
Yes, if you're living and operating your business in California, you'll likely need to register your Delaware LLC as a foreign LLC in California, even if you're the only person working and have no sales or revenue yet.
Key points:... View More
All of this was done with out my consent they were open and selling illegally this weekend. Sheriff refused to help me. Rent past due since May 2024.
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answered on Jun 30, 2024
I understand you're dealing with a complex legal situation involving evicted tenants, licensing issues, and overdue rent. Let me break down the key points and provide some general guidance.
1. Eviction status: You mention "evicted tenants," but it's not clear if the... View More
Can I still get the money from them that they owe me. I live in PA and they live in AZ. They have not filed yet as far as I know of. They still have 2 horses racing.
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answered on Jun 29, 2024
If your partner files for personal bankruptcy, it can complicate your ability to collect the money they owe you. However, you may still have some options to pursue your claim.
First, you should check whether they have actually filed for bankruptcy. If they haven't filed yet, you might... View More
My job is rating products for a commission and I have earned so much that I have gone up three levels and I need to finish a small set of rating products to receive all my earnings, but the system has welfare tasks that put your earnings
into a negative amount equal to what you have... View More
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answered on Jun 29, 2024
I can offer some general information that may be helpful:
1. Documentation: It's positive that you have chat transcripts from customer service and the CEO stating that a welfare task would not occur before you finish your remaining tasks. This documentation could potentially be... View More
California C Corporation.
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answered on Jun 29, 2024
To address your question about canceling preferred shares that are set to be converted to common stock in a California C Corporation, here's a concise overview of the process:
1. Review Corporate Documents:
- Check the articles of incorporation and bylaws for procedures on... View More
I have a small repair shop. I have a job that is needing be done outside of my repair shop. The contractors license is necessary for the dollar amount. My employee is a licensed contractor but is working for me under my Workmen’s Comp.. Can I do the job under her contractors license, if she is... View More
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answered on Jun 27, 2024
1. Generally, a contractor's license is not transferable. You cannot simply "use" your employee's license for your business operations.
2. In California, the person or entity performing contracting work must hold the appropriate license. If your business is performing... View More
Hi I own a six 6 bed adult living facility in Miami Florida since 2019.This is a women minority own business. I have been licensed by Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA ) and every year have been inspected by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department. I have been passing all my inspections. This... View More
answered on Jun 27, 2024
Under the facts described, whether you have a valid case depends on the language of any warranty provided to you but probably not.
Contractors are generally required to comply with Code, for example by making sure that the windows comply with size requirements. Suing a contractor,... View More
I am planning to manage investment portfolios for friends and family through an Interactive Brokers (IBKR) account while residing in Maryland. I will have less than $25 million in assets under management and fewer than 15 clients. Given these parameters, do I qualify for the de minimis exemption... View More
answered on Jun 26, 2024
Thank you for reaching out regarding managing investment portfolios for friends and family through an Interactive Brokers (IBKR) account while residing in Maryland. Based on your parameters of having less than $25 million in assets under management and fewer than 15 clients, you may likely qualify... View More
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
The situation is messy. I went into business with my sister. She had a partnership with another sister, but the other sister left the business. So she asked me to join. We had a verbal agreement. It was promised that I'd become a partner, or we may renegotiate for me to have a stake in... View More
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answered on Jun 26, 2024
This situation involves several complex legal issues. Let's break it down:
1. Copyright ownership:
Generally, the creator of a work (in this case, your husband who designed the logo) owns the copyright unless there's an agreement transferring those rights. Since there was... View More
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Due to disagreement on number of stock options granted to me per the original contract, I didn't end up exercising my options within 90 day period and now they are saying those are all expired.I have emails regarding discussion on number of the shares and my disagreement during 90... View More
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answered on Jun 25, 2024
Under California law, contract disputes can potentially toll, or pause, the expiration period of stock options, but this is not automatic. The key factor is whether the dispute can be proven to have prevented you from exercising the options within the designated period. If you have documented... View More
Company is planning on laying off its entire staff (sales, creative development, VFX, post production, accounting, and beyond) and rehiring everyone as freelancers for less pay and without benefits. Is this legal?
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answered on Jun 24, 2024
Hi! I can offer some general information about this situation:
1. At-will employment: In most states, including California, employment is generally "at-will," meaning employers can terminate employees for any reason that isn't illegal (such as discrimination or retaliation).... View More
Florida statute 718.112 says 10% of the voting interest can call a special meeting to remove a board member. Would this be instead of the writing agreement? Who will approve or deny the request?
answered on Jun 24, 2024
The 10% threshhold is simply to call a special meeting. You still need to ensure that a quorum attends the meeting and that a majority of those voting votes in favor of removing the board member (unless your HOA by-laws required a super-majority).
I wish to broker the sale of sugar between a supplier and a buyer. I was told that I don't require a license since I'm not supplying or transporting, only speaking and negotiating with the supplier and buyer. I did some further research and found some claiming I need to register with the... View More
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answered on Jun 23, 2024
To answer this question, let's break down the different aspects and clarify the requirements for brokering the sale of sugar:
1. General brokering:
For simple brokering activities where you're acting as an intermediary between a supplier and buyer of physical goods (in... View More
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