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I like discovering strange vintage pieces and I don't necessarily want to make "replicas" as I do want to make some alterations to the antique designs/make them more modern/brand-able. I just want to make sure I'm not stepping on anyone's toes/ violating some... View More 
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answered on Jan 14, 2022
Jewelry is copyrightable, but from your description its copyright has long since expired. See: https://guides.library.cornell.edu/copyright/publicdomain
2. Years ago I got diagnosed with cancer. I'm president of my business with a partner. Now that I couldn't go down there while dealing with this my partner says I'm not aloud to receive any profit from my company because I'm not there at the business right now. She's done... View More
answered on Jan 11, 2022
The answer is going to depend on a number of factors, such as the type of business entity, the operating agreement, the division of shares, and other things. I recommend that you consult with an attorney asap. You can speak to them, send them the relevant documents, and potentially retain them to... View More
The new restaurant is using all my business signs
Customers are believing that they are eating at my restaurant. I have a new location and this causing confusion. I have already asked them to replace the signage or at least cover it up.
answered on Jan 5, 2022
This may be the basis of a lawsuit for Trademark Infringement. You can hire an attorney to send them a cease and desist/demand letter, and potentially file suit for damages.
Are we required by law to honor a pricing package made by the gym when we are 1099 contractors? If it is the gym "policy" to provide a Silver Sneakers member a training discount, then isn't it for their employees to honor, not contractors? The club takes 40% of each session no... View More
answered on Jan 5, 2022
You need to have an attorney to review your agreement with the gym. The agreement should define the solutions in a scenario like this. The laws are about enforceing a valid agreement.
answered on Jan 5, 2022
The County requires business owners to obtain a Use permit before they can operate a new business or change the use of any business in unincorporated Lake County. (151.110) The County does not require business licenses, however, a business may be required to obtain other licenses in order to... View More
answered on Dec 29, 2021
Yes. Google the Florida Department of Financial Services and search for "cemetery license."
Flogrown is trademarked.
The sellers realtor not buyers
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answered on Nov 27, 2021
You need to call your licensing board and ask.
I ordered a jewelry piece that was filed as misdelivery/nondelivery by my local post office. Claims were filed with the PO but then I was later told the seller did not insure their package so my PO cannot continue with a refund and I need to contact the seller. I do so and the seller refuses to... View More
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answered on Nov 27, 2021
Just call them!
Square Footage, FMV or a flat rate that everyone pays. My neighbor, who was close to the Board President, claimed that the BOD reduced our budget and cut our fees by $10 per month, per unit. Now they are claiming we don't have any money. We are getting a fee increase and an assessment to... View More
answered on Nov 21, 2021
Monthly assessments and special assessments are two different types of assessments and how they are calculated depends on the language in your association documents. I have never heard of monthly assessments being based on Fair Market Value. Special assessments can be passed for various purposes,... View More
Employer is looking to change my full time base salary from 3,500 to a job by job pay until sales pick back up. Is this legal?
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answered on Nov 16, 2021
As a 1099 contractor, you are not an employee but a self-employed independent contractor.
If you have an actual employment contract (rare), the contract will dictate the terms of the relationship, for how long and how much. it should also provide for rights to modify its terms.
If... View More
My business was being sued. The case had been going on for about 2 years. I was having financial issues and could not make payments to my attorney. He requested to withdraw and I granted it. I did not realize how hard it would be to find a new attorney and during my search me and my other two... View More
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answered on Nov 12, 2021
Bad situation, sorry to hear that. You should confirm whether the judgment is against the business only or against you individually as well. You may still be able to file a Motion to Set Aside DEFAULT Judgment, if it was entered by default, if you have excusable neglect and a meritorious defense.... View More
I am a member of an HOA. We have a grill that we are required to pay $50. every month to use it or lose it. I never use it. Recently they stated on the statement: Beginning January 1st, 2022 we will be converting to auto pay. Payments will be automatically be charged to your card on file on... View More
answered on Nov 6, 2021
Nobody has right to charge your credit card without your authorization.
answered on Nov 1, 2021
You should consult with an employment attorney regarding a claim for wrongful termination.
answered on Oct 31, 2021
No.
However, the current angry owners can post a billboard outside the Condo offices if they want to.
We Live in volusia county florida, my fiancée and I are disabled, my fiancée is pregnant, lots of code violations unresolved, apartment complex has come under new management, both old and new show extreme bias against the LGBTQ+ (I am transgender, my fiancée is genderfluid manager and... View More
answered on Oct 23, 2021
Is your question what you can do to renew the lease with them? The only ground on whihc you could get them to renew is to prove that, other than you are transgender, they have no reason not to renew the lease. With that being said, you have had no conduct in violation of codes or you have been... View More
Receipts giving to me! They said I can make payments on the amount an want me to sign a contract! I want a receipt with the description of all work that’s being done replacing the electrical box an she said all it will say is just the box! I feel they’re adding funds an pocketing $ cause when... View More
answered on Oct 21, 2021
Sorry, but I can't figure out what you are trying to ask. But I'm reasonably certain it has nothing to do with Civil Rights.
Without my knowledge. They already opened an LLC and sent me the paperwork to open the business bank account. Is it legal? I don’t understand how can someone open an LLC under my name without me being involved?
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answered on Oct 15, 2021
Obviously more facts are needed. But unless your name is Ford and someone opened another Ford and sells cars there, why not? Would their opening a business, using what happens to be your name, is creating some sort of market confusion? Is your name trademarked? Is your name already being used in... View More
the deposit was a ppp loan that the security team failed to verify upon initial deposit and erroneously released the funds i was unaware of the loan not being fully verified i used 1600 of it and on july 4th they closed my account under fraud. turns out it was the mistake of an employee not fully... View More
answered on Oct 9, 2021
This problem is not unusual.
The PPP loan program was the first of its kind ever; and the government allowed the nation's banks and other financial organizations to make too many lending decisions that the SBA should have made.
I have helped at least a dozen people in similar... View More
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