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I recently started a company with around $80K of my own money as a 65% partner. The partner of 25% bought things in the company name and my personal name without my approval saying she paid for these only to find out months later they haven't been paid for and they're in my name. I have... View More
answered on Dec 30, 2019
Yes. You should contact a business litigation attorney to evaluate the situation, including determining whether there are any assets to pursue.
Actually my cousin in Canada wants to register a business in US so that he could provide consulting services in US. He needs me to be the 1% partner so he could register a business in US since I am a resident and soon would be a citizen. I am doing MBA at Kelley School of Business and a have hefty... View More
answered on Dec 8, 2019
It depends on the corporate structure and jurisdiction. It'll also depend on your other income. You'll most likely have additional reporting requirements personally. You're best off finding a tax expert to advise you on this.
Hiring offer included base salary plus sales commission for working at a retail store. After one year I was asked to assume all the same duties for two stores. Employer reduced my total commission at each store because "it gives you a disproportionate amount of total commission". My... View More
answered on Oct 24, 2019
Without seeing your entire employment contract I would think not; however, both the rate of pay and the amount of commission should be included--and is so, this change has violated the contract. So, if you still want to work there I advise you to object to the lowering of your remuneration and... View More
We are not selling anything, but rather just inviting others to our church services and or events... such as a free carnival for the entire community.
answered on Aug 16, 2019
In the past, it would have been no big deal. However, some communities and associations have rules prohibiting flyers, brochures, or similar materials. It could be worthwhile to confirm there are no local rules against it. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
I have the receipt from the time I started living here. I believe they are messing with the books. My receipt says taxes was off but I'm paying the same price plus 25 dollars more. The owner raised the rent during the race. I do not know what avenues to take to get my money or how to start the... View More
answered on Jul 24, 2019
If you have a written contract covering your extended stay both you and the hotel are bound by the terms of the written contract. And if the contract was for 30 days the hotel can raise your room rate on day 31 going forward. Why? Because under most state laws hotels can change their room rates at... View More
I already have a signed contract from a buyer to purchase my home in Michigan. I can understand them requiring the purchaser of their home to have a local lender or whatever they want because it is their home. It doesn't seem to me like they have the right to infringe on my home sale.
For this I have created an app:
If user is going to send money using the app, they input their credit card, STRIPE charges the credit card and the money goes to my business bank account in the US. When this happens, the app shows a balance in the user’s APP account.
When a user... View More
answered on Jun 4, 2019
What you have described is a financial services company that operates exactly like a bank. Translation: Before you spend your money developing your "new" banking business you need to know that you are required to obtain a bank charter or some other official authorization from the state... View More
Received a package mailed to my address. But the recipient does not live at the Address. Do I get to keep the package or return to seller
answered on Nov 28, 2018
You do not get to keep packages sent to your address if you are not the intended recipient. Return to sender or you could be committing a crime.
If the person being asked to sign is not under contract to the organization asking.
answered on Nov 7, 2018
It depends on the documents themselves. A Non-Disclosure agreement is usually binding, except in cases where the law would not allow it (such as in mandatory reporting cases, covering up a crime, criminal conspiracy, etc..).
A Non-Competition Agreement or non-compete as most people refer... View More
answered on Jul 26, 2018
I am not an Indiana Attorney, but generally anybody can prepare a financial statement for their business. Where you would need the licensing is if you were preparing financial statements for a publicly traded company or you were Auditing those financial statements.
answered on Jun 14, 2018
Yes. If you entered into a contract with a salesman who was employed or representing the business at the time you entered into the contract, the salesman can bind the company he or she represented at the time.
There may be other considerations, but a company cannot get out of a contract... View More
If a non management member doesnt want their information made available to other non management members, can that be done? Example, if a member doesnt want the other non management members to know their ownership percentage or capital investments, can that be with held from the other non management... View More
answered on Apr 20, 2018
An attorney would need to review the LLC operating agreement. It may be easier to multiple business entities to mask the owner's identify. You should speak with a local business attorney.
answered on Sep 2, 2017
Not all companies are LLCs. There are many different structures that a business can operate as. Simply not being a registered LLC does not make their contracts invalid.
answered on Aug 4, 2017
Every state bar prohibits non-lawyers from owning a legal practice as a matter of ethics.
He is neither a US citizen nor a resident, and he does not want to be listed in the US Startups (even if the law allows him to). He wants to invest via a loan instrument, which I am expected to pay back whenever the model succeeds, beyond which we will share all profits as partners. This therefore... View More
answered on Apr 10, 2017
The answer to your question depends on the Tax Treaty between your relatives home country and the USA. Generally, interest paid to foreign nationals on loans made in the USA are subject to US taxes and withholding. The amount of the tax and the withholding is dictated by a tax treaty between the... View More
It was bankrupt years ago and has changed hands several times but I have found service manuals online and some are available in PDF version, which I believe is impeding on my rights as the business owner. I sell manuals made specifically for the machines, but why buy mine if they can purchase one... View More
answered on Oct 27, 2016
Unless the other sources are violating your copyrights, trademarks, etc., they can probably provide their own manuals on how to service your parts.
Any state statute or nation wide law would help!
answered on Oct 27, 2016
There is no "right" to free college tuition in Indiana, or under the US Constitution. I can't speak to other states.
answered on Oct 2, 2016
You need to provide more information. Were you convicted or just arrested?
The drug testing varies by person to person some are made to just empty pockets and pull pants down to knees.Lately they have made everyone pull all their clothes down to their knees and have a stranger watch them pee the whole time. My first drug test the male HR rep was there to verify i... View More
answered on Sep 17, 2016
Indiana is an employment at will state. While that employer conduct seems over the top, your recourse may be limited, unless those policies are being imposed in a discriminatory manner.
I bought two used cars in Indiana as is, one truck & one car. After purchasing I had a mechanic look at the vehicles and he found many issues with both. The truck had deliberate rigging to the brakes, starter, and exhaust. Some held together with vice grips. Is there and legal action I can take... View More
answered on Sep 17, 2016
You bought the vehicles AS IS. You might still be able to allege Fraud.
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