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2 Answers | Asked in Business Formation, Business Law, International Law and Banking for Florida on
Q: Establishing US entity for selling Russian automotive parts amidst sanctions

I am planning to establish a US business entity, possibly a corporation or LLC, to sell and provide aftermarket automotive parts manufactured in Russia to the US market. Due to recent US sanctions on Russia, I am concerned about the legality and safety of this venture. Specifically, I'm... View More

Stanislav Kshevitskii
Stanislav Kshevitskii
answered on May 29, 2025

In addition to the issues of compliance with the sanctions laws of the two countries, both the United States regarding the verification of your Russian supplier, its managers and founders, and the Russian sanctions legislation, you will also face difficulties in making payments to Russia.... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Business Formation, Business Law, International Law and Real Estate Law for Florida on
Q: Can an unregistered foreign company conduct rent-to-own leases for trailers in Florida?

I am wondering if a foreign company, which is not registered in its own state or in Florida, is allowed to engage in rent-to-own leases for equipment trailers in Florida. The company has already conducted several such transactions in Florida. Are there legal requirements or risks involved with not... View More

Keith Kanouse
Keith Kanouse
answered on Mar 23, 2025

Yes. Even though your business is out of state, you may be required to register to do business in Florida as a foreign business entity with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations and/or file tax in Florida. Some common examples of activities that create a business connection... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Constitutional Law, International Law and Immigration Law for Florida on
Q: Legal reasoning for overturning Trump's student ban.

What was the legal reasoning behind the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Trump's ban on international students from attending or studying, particularly at institutions like Harvard?

Linda Liang
Linda Liang
answered on Jun 2, 2025

There is no report that the Supreme Court has issued an order overturning Trump's ban on Harvard's ability to enroll international students. District Judge Allison D. Burroughs granted Harvard’s Motion for a temporary restraining order.

A temporary restraining order (TRO) is a...
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3 Answers | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law, Trademark, International Law and Intellectual Property for Florida on
Q: Appealing US trademark registration; it belongs to my Venezuelan company.

I need to appeal a trademark registration in the United States because the trademark belongs to my company in Venezuela. The person who started the registration process is no longer employed by my Venezuelan company. I have documentation proving my company's ownership of the trademark in... View More

Alan Harrison
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answered on May 9, 2025

It sounds like you want to pursue a Madrid application for registration in the U.S. based on use abroad. If you're also actually using the trademark in the U.S., that's another basis for registration.

This doesn't seem like a very hard problem to sort for someone who knows the system.

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1 Answer | Asked in Business Formation, Business Law, Gov & Administrative Law and International Law for Florida on
Q: Legal concerns about re-exporting food from Miami to Cuba.

I am part of a Florida corporation importing food items like juice and condensed milk to Miami. These goods are stored in a bonded warehouse and then re-exported to Cuba, without entering the U.S. market. We hold all necessary import/export licenses and comply with U.S.-Cuba trade regulations. The... View More

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answered on Apr 24, 2025

Your operation of importing food items to Miami, storing them in a bonded warehouse, and then re-exporting to Cuba without entering the U.S. market appears to be structured within legal parameters, but requires ongoing vigilance regarding compliance requirements.

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1 Answer | Asked in Business Law, Contracts, International Law and Civil Litigation for Florida on
Q: Seeking legal team in Florida for breach of settlement case, high-value claims, initial payment & contingency fee.

I am part of a company based in the UAE, and we are the plaintiff in a lawsuit for breach of a settlement agreement against entities in Florida, including a major brand valued at billions of dollars. Our claims exceed tens of millions of dollars, and we've suffered significant business damage... View More

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answered on Mar 15, 2025

Yes, finding a legal team in Florida willing to handle your high-value breach of settlement case on the financial terms you're suggesting is possible, though it may require careful searching and negotiation. Many established law firms in Florida with experience in international disputes and... View More

1 Answer | Asked in International Law and Tax Law for Florida on
Q: Is it possible for f1 visa student to trade stocks or forex in US ? If so what are the regulations?
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answered on Jan 12, 2025

Yes, as an F1 visa student, you can trade stocks and engage in forex trading in the US. These activities are considered personal investments, which are generally allowed under your visa status. However, it's important to ensure that trading does not become a source of income that could be... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and International Law for Florida on
Q: Can an inmate bond out of county jail If the inmate has a $0 bond on a separate case (out of state fugitive - Felony)

Was arrested in Pasco County Florida when arrested was then told I had charges out of state in Mississippi so now that I'm eligible to bond out of this Pasco county jail, I can't because I have a out of state fugitive felony charged with a zero bond although when I went to court the judge... View More

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answered on Dec 12, 2024

Your situation involves two separate cases that affect your ability to be released - the local charges in Pasco County and the out-of-state fugitive warrant from Mississippi.

Even if you're eligible to bond out on your Pasco County charges, the $0 bond hold for the fugitive warrant...
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2 Answers | Asked in Divorce, Family Law, Child Custody and International Law for Florida on
Q: How do I prevent my husband from returning to the US with our children?

I am a US defense contractor in Germany. My husband is threatening to leave me and take our two children back to the US. We are here under the NATO Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA). What are my options to prevent him from taking them back to Florida? Do I need to file for divorce or is there some... View More

Jane Kim
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answered on Jul 24, 2023

I am not a family lawyer but I work on international cases. This is what I know...

If the child is not present in Florida and resides abroad, Florida courts may not have jurisdiction over child custody matters under normal circumstances. Jurisdiction in child custody cases is typically...
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2 Answers | Asked in Child Custody, Family Law and International Law for Florida on
Q: I have been divorced from my ex in Brazil since 2022, he gave me custody of my daughter there, but I live in Florida?

I have been divorced from my ex in Brazil since 2022, he gave me custody of my daughter there, but I live in Florida and I need full custody of her here too, how can I proceed in this case? he was deported for domestic violence

Rand Scott Lieber
Rand Scott Lieber
answered on Jul 10, 2023

If you have a Brazilian court order then you can domesticate that order here in Florida. You will need a certified copy and it will need to be translated. Because it is international you may need an Apostille. Speak with a local family lawyer that deals with international family matters for more... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Medical Malpractice, Admiralty / Maritime and International Law for Florida on
Q: Can a US Flagged yacht sail to the Bahamas and have illegal medical procedures performed on the boat by a U.S. Based dr?

Does this violate any laws and what are the potential risks of the crew aboard?

Jane Kim
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answered on Jul 5, 2023

"Illegal procedure" according to whom and under what laws? Maritime law? Who died? Who is complaining? The licensed physician can worry about his own ethical and medical obligations under his/her license.

As you see, it is impossible to respond to your concern, as drafted, sorry.

1 Answer | Asked in Banking and International Law for Florida on
Q: I need legal advice regarding sanctions restrictions that may apply to bank accounts of a citizen of Russian Federation

Hello,

I am writing to kindly request a legal advice regarding sanctions restrictions that may apply to bank accounts of a citizen of Russian Federation.

The case is as follows:

A citizen of Russian Federation has bank accounts in banks in Europe and in the USA.

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answered on Apr 4, 2023

This is not the forum where you can type up specific legal questions, and receive free legal advice. As a lawyer, I may provide some direction, however. For instance, why are you asking these questions? Have your accounts been closed? Have the US banks cite to any laws pursuant to which they closed... View More

2 Answers | Asked in International Law and Immigration Law for Florida on
Q: Do consular officers have discretion to not require an inadmissibility waiver, where it was thought to be necessary?
Gunda Yohanna Brost
Gunda Yohanna Brost
answered on Mar 4, 2023

Consular officers have discretion over discretionary issued but inadmissibility is not a discretionary issue and the consular officer is tasked with doing his or her job of enforcing the laws and regulations governing admissibility. That being said the issue is a complex one. For instance consular... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Arbitration / Mediation Law, Banking, International Law and Stockbroker Fraud for Florida on
Q: How do I get a Brazilian arbitration court default judgment enforced in US (Probably Florida)

I'm a citizen of Florida. A Brazilian company I was a partner in was stolen by forging my signature when I was out of the country. That company is now trading on the NYSE (with my forged signature). I sued and won in Brazilian Arbitration Court under UNCITRAL treaty. The judgment was to... View More

David H. Relkin
David H. Relkin
answered on Aug 4, 2022

There are a few distinct issues involved in your inquiry: the recognition of a Brazilian Arbitration Award and the attachment of US Company assets. (In order to answer, I will of course assume all the facts you stated are true unless they are contradictory.)

Even before reaching the...
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3 Answers | Asked in Contracts, Family Law, Banking and International Law for Florida on
Q: Bank account in Canada not honoring my contract.

It is joint with rights of survivorship, we specifically wanted to have access to it regardless if one of us died. Now the bank has frozen the accounts after I innocently mentioned to them of her passing since i thought i was in my right. They are saying that there is no rights of survivorship in... View More

David Luther Woodward
David Luther Woodward
answered on Dec 18, 2021

Read the contract carefully.

The municipal law of Quebec is based on the Code Napoleon (like Louisiana) and cannot easily be compared to the common law of Florida.

I would suggest you hire a lawyer in Montreal (sometimes a notaire can handle this type of problem) and see if it...
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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Civil Litigation, Government Contracts and International Law for Florida on
Q: Got injured on the job

I got injured on the job by a coworker. do I have to accept worker’s compensation?

Domenic J. Celeste
Domenic J. Celeste
answered on Oct 7, 2021

I'm not sure why the labels for this question include government contracts and international law, but, if this is an accident that occurred at work in Florida and is not a Federal Agency, if you were injured on the job, in almost all circumstances, your only choice is workers'... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Business Law and International Law for Florida on
Q: Needing advice for subscription-as-a-service business model, USA and international.

My business, once launched, will collected recurring monthly charges to access advanced features on the platform (website and app), like SaaS. My business is currently an S Corp in Delaware, I reside and run the business from Florida.

What legal implications am I looking at? What countries... View More

Linda Liang
Linda Liang
answered on Sep 3, 2021

You need to obtain a certificate of authority in order to do business in Florida. You can receive subscription from anywhere. A business attorney is who you should talk to about the details.

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1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law and International Law for Florida on
Q: Is there a form to refuse or transferred my part of heritance to my sister?

My mother left us a property in Puerto Rico

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Jun 23, 2021

You should ask your question in Justia > Ask a Lawyer > Puerto Rico.

1 Answer | Asked in International Law for Florida on
Q: I'm an American who was illegally denied entry into Israel. How can I sue the Israeli government?

I am a citizen of the US & Jordan. I live & work in America. I have no family or friends in Palestine but I'm of Palestinian descent. No one in my extended family has any Palestinian documentation, yet I was denied entry into Israel for no reason at all. They said it was because... View More

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Mar 6, 2021

You imagine that you could get an enforceable order from any court in the world, except perhaps an Israeli one, requiring Israel to let you in? Think again.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce and International Law for Florida on
Q: I NEED HELP WITH AN INTERNATIONAL DIVORCE

MY WIFE WENT BACK TO GERMANY AND TOOK OUR SON. OUR SON WAS BORN IN GERMANY AND HAS DUAL CITIZENSHIP. MY WIFE IS A GERMAN CITIZEN. WE WERE MARRIED IN THE UNITED STATES AND HAVE BEEN MARRIED LESS THAN 7 YEARS. HOW DO I GET A DIVORCE? SHE IS TRYING TO SUE ME FROM GERMANY FOR SPOUSAL SUPPORT... View More

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Jan 19, 2021

To get a divorce, you need an attorney here in Florida, who can consult with an attorney in Germany about the German laws. The German lawyer can better advise you about the law in Germany and which jurisdiction would more likely award an enforceable custody decree. It's a complex matter of... View More

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