For amendment, withdrawal, cancellation boxes
There are dozens of forms on that website and each one has detailed instructions. Without knowing what form you are referring to or what the purpose is of the form, it’s not possible to say which box should be checked.
I.E. If you pay a photographer to take a picture of a professional athlete, can you then sell that picture on clothing? Since you now technically own the image.
There are two elements here – rights to the image under copyright law and rights to the use of the image related to rights to publicity/likeness/privacy related to the famous person (and maybe others). You are claiming rights to the image under copyright. You need to clear the rights related to... Read more »
We signed an agreement for a certain price and then I was charged an additional 3% because he chooses to use the Square application as form of payment. What are my options? Why should I have to pay more for the contractor's choice of method of payment, especially since it was not specifically... Read more »
PA has a home improvement consumer protection law. If the contractor did not notify you in advance that this charge would be incurred for using Square for payment you may have a claim. I would suggest contacting the PA Attorney General's office to see. Good luck.
Electrician performed an electrical service upgrade to 200 Amps without pulling a permit. Also, when approached about damages that he caused to my hardwood floors since he refused to take shoes off or work with booties, he denied liability and just walked off the job, keeping my initial down... Read more »
Hire an attorney and file a lawsuit
I have registered an LLC called XYZ INVESTMENTS. With this newly registered entity, I have invested in a produce store called FRESH PRODUCTS, and bought 25% share under XYZ INVESTMENTS in FRESH PRODUCTS business. Now FRESH PRODUCTS has 4 business partners (which also includes my LLC - XYZ... Read more »
Please see the answer I provided to this question when you previously asked it.
I have registered an LLC called XYZ INVESTMENTS. With this newly registered entity, I have invested in a produce store called FRESH PRODUCTS, and bought 25% share under XYZ INVESTMENTS in FRESH PRODUCTS business. Now FRESH PRODUCTS has 4 business partners (which also includes my LLC - XYZ... Read more »
There are two issues here. The first is whether the new business should be run under the same LLC. I would think the new business should be a new and separate LLC to run the new produce business unless the original LLC is only used to hold the 25% interest in the other business. This should be... Read more »
I heard you only need a liquor license in PA to "sell" liquors not to give it away.
you need a permit if you are dispensing it, and you aren't a casual host. If it looks like a bar, acts like a bar, the law will likely say it's a bar.
I have business interruption insurance, which seemed like the right coverage to apply for in light of what’s going on, but my insurance company denied my claim. I read through my policy, which says nothing about a virus or pandemic being an exclusion. Not sure what I’m paying for if this sort... Read more »
1. Ask for them to put in writing the basis for the denial, and to state the policy section and paragraph. 2. To be sure you have what they have, ask for a copy of a)the entire policy b) the application.
2. If you had an agent that sold you the policy, get them to work on it--sometimes... Read more »
They were sued on a conctract deposit. The performer arrived but didnt perform due to client not having an inside venue and we had a storm that day. The company was sued for the performer's deposit and he won by default. They set a judgement on bank to garnish but the company is closing what... Read more »
Empty the bank accounts immediately and have your uncle consult a debtors attorney.
I am in the process of establishing a partnership with another company. A new company was to be formed in which the two services (software) would be combined to create one company/service. The other party signed an NDA, I then sent a proposal suggesting the merger or creation of a new company. I... Read more »
The question of obviating disintermediation is a common one. The answer is yes, you are able to protect yourself.
It looks like you (Company "A") are paying them (Company "B") to work on your product for which you are paying them. I assume that B is providing A some... Read more »
An estranged family member is the majority owner of the partnership and I do not have direct contact to him, only through his attorney. I would like to know my options of how to receive payout of my shares and what I am legally entitled to. The investment is incorporated in Delaware.
the answer to this is heavily dependent on the Limited Partnership document. Most family LPs have restrictions on sale/transfer of shares, and also some mechanism to value the shares (often at a discount) when a Limited Partner wants to cash out. This are usually set forth in detail in the LP... Read more »
Occasionally, there are customers who agree to have the work performed and the price, even with the understanding that payment is due upon pickup of the vehicle, who then do not pay. I am not aware of any law in Pennsylvania that allows a mechanic lien to hold the vehicle until payment is... Read more »
You absolutely can keep the car until you receive full payment for the repair services performed -- so long as the owner actually requested that the services be performed. Pennsylvania common law grants you an "artisan's lien" on property that you've made more valuable as a... Read more »
I can start the company in any states if it would help
Non-resident aliens are permitted to set up a USA entity (LLC, corporation) to do any legal act. Whether the electronics you are thinking of are permitted for export cannot be analyzed based on your posting.
about 10 years ago, my family started a charity that I describe as "Make a Wish for adults with terminal conditions/disabilities." This charity was started in my late grandfather's name. when the charity was started, it had two of my family members on the board, the rest were close... Read more »
These are difficult situations when the family founders lose touch with the charity since charities are not "owned" by anyone. Also depends on whether a public charity or a private foundation. Depends on original documents, tax status, and other factors. In Pennsylvania the Attorney... Read more »
Company A and Company B are two separate legal entities each having their own Federal tax ID number.
Company A signed a contract d/b/a as Company B. Which one is the legal responsible party?
A Pennsylvania attorney would be in the best position to answer this, based on state law considerations. But the question remains open for three weeks. As a general matter, it would be helpful to have additional information. For instance, why did one company sign in lieu of the other? Was it for... Read more »
The plans by Civil Engineer and Architect have not been approved by the city as they do not meet codes. I have paid them in full and they are not making any attempts to rectify the issue. I would like to get back the fees I have paid and compensation for my wasted time. What practice area lawyer... Read more »
A trial attorney or litigator.
My electric bill has been unusually high, so I called them. They informed me I had a 3rd party supplier on my bill I was unaware of. I called said 3rd party and they informed me that I had added them to my account last summer. Going through the details it came across that my sister had given them... Read more »
I would suggest you file a complaint with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.
Here is a link to resources on the process and directions on how to file a complaint:
http://www.puc.state.pa.us/filing_resources/filing_complaints.aspx
Note that the PUC specifically... Read more »
Permission of the owner. The Borough may view you as a street performer and require a permit. There may be requirements that you do not block passage so you need to be sure you avoid a citation by reading, knowing, following the regulations. Maybe get a copy and discuss with the local precinct how... Read more »
You don't say who issued you a fine, whether a fine was issued or where the dumpster was located. My guess is that if your local township issued the fine, you need to contact them to find out what the rules are regarding lids on dumpsters.
Why would they be, if it's not open to the public? Much of that information may be gleaned from annual reports, and other public documents.
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