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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 
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
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
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
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?
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... View More
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
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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.
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.
The Trade Sanctions Reform... View More
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
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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
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... View More
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
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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... View More
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
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
Does this violate any laws and what are the potential risks of the crew aboard?
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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.
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.
1.... View More
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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
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
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
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... View More
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
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... View More
I got injured on the job by a coworker. do I have to accept worker’s compensation?
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
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
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.
My mother left us a property in Puerto Rico
answered on Jun 23, 2021
You should ask your question in Justia > Ask a Lawyer > Puerto Rico.
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
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.
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
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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