I am starting an import-export business and I am wondering would having business with my home country cause any issues with my residency here in Canada. Traveling to my home country is by no means safe for me, however, this business does not require my physical presence in Iran and I can conduct... View More 
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answered on Nov 7, 2023
Engaging in business with your home country, where you are recognized as a Protected Person, should not inherently affect your residency status in Canada. However, it's crucial to ensure that this business activity does not contradict any of the conditions of your protection status.... View More
What would the implications be for a U.S. tax individual who, unaware of the requirements to report ownership of foreign businesses, fails to disclose their ownership interest in a foreign company? Suppose this company isn't active and was believed to have been seized by a foreign government... View More
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answered on Oct 28, 2023
U.S. taxpayers, regardless of where they reside, are generally required to report their worldwide income and disclose foreign financial interests. Failure to report foreign financial accounts and ownership interests can result in significant penalties under the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act... View More
I lost my father and my brother in the devastating missile attack carried out by Iraq in 1988. In light of this grievous loss, I am determined to seek compensation from the responsible party, Iraq. I know that the case has been settled between Iran and Iraq in International Court of Justice.... View More
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answered on Sep 13, 2023
Pursuing compensation for losses stemming from international conflicts can be an extremely complex process involving international law, which generally exceeds the scope of California state law. You may consider reaching out to a legal professional with experience in international law to understand... View More
Hola, hablo en representación de mi jefa, ella tiene una casa en Chula Vista, CA, pero esta a nombre de su ex esposo y ella, hace unos años se divorciaron pero la casa legalmente no se se separó. Hoy mi jefa Claudia está interesada en ya dejarla a su nombre, ya que en la separación esa casa... View More
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answered on Aug 29, 2023
En primer lugar, para transferir la casa únicamente a nombre de Claudia, probablemente necesitará presentar una Escritura de renuncia o una Escritura de transferencia entre cónyuges, lo que requeriría el consentimiento del excónyuge si ambos nombres están en el título. Con respecto a la... View More
I worked for a large fintech company headquartered in Singapore, and I worked remotely in California.
Anyways, the company was quite small when I first joined the company two years ago. They offered me stock options worth about 100k USD at company valuation 1B USD.
Two years later,... View More
answered on May 24, 2023
You are going to have to get specific confidential advice from an attorney who can be allowed to read the documents and completely understand the discussions about these options. It is really not something that can be advised in the absence of far more information.
I would strongly... View More
I was born in France, then moved to the US and in 2001 I married an American man.
In 2008 I became an American citizen. My 92 y.o mother is french and lives in France. She would like to buy some kind of property in the US as an investment. She probably won’t live in the US and if she... View More
answered on May 24, 2023
Real estate is handled differently than other assets because it is literally attached to the state (in the U.S.) and/or country. So, in most instances, U.S. law will apply to U.S. real estate. However, different countries belong to various treaties with other countries, so an international attorney... View More
I was born in France, then moved to the US and in 2001 I married an American man.
In 2008 I became an American citizen. My 92 y.o mother is french and lives in France. She would like to buy some kind of property in the US as an investment. She probably won’t live in the US and if she... View More
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answered on May 24, 2023
In this case, since your mother is a French citizen and her assets are located in the US, it is advisable to consult with an attorney who specializes in international estate planning to understand the specific laws and regulations that may apply. Generally, the law of the country where the property... View More
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answered on May 5, 2023
If you are planning to purchase property in Spain, you should consider hiring a Spanish real estate lawyer. This type of lawyer can provide guidance on the legal process of purchasing property in Spain, including reviewing and negotiating contracts, ensuring compliance with local regulations, and... View More
Both are citizens of Taiwan (neither are US citizens), and are expecting ownership of the property to transfer to only one of the spouses. Which agencies need which documents to make it official?
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answered on Apr 26, 2023
To transfer ownership of a property in California, a non-citizen couple would need to follow certain legal procedures as outlined by California law. Here are the general steps that need to be taken:
Obtain a certified copy of the deed to the property from the county recorder's office.... View More
I've developed a unique name for a new product category in the fast-moving consumer goods industry. The name is entirely original and doesn't exist in any language. My goal is for this trade name to be protected by a future trade alliance, allowing members and non-members alike to use it... View More
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answered on Apr 9, 2023
One way to protect the intellectual property of your product category name during the feedback process is to use a confidentiality or non-disclosure agreement (NDA) with anyone who provides feedback or opinions on the name. This agreement should outline the terms and conditions of keeping the name... View More
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answered on Mar 15, 2023
Determining whether antitrust laws have been violated and if your client has been harmed by anticompetitive behavior can be a complex legal analysis that involves a careful review of the relevant facts and legal standards.
In general, antitrust laws are designed to promote and protect... View More
Let us say that Country XYZ has no such thing as copyright infringement and they make musical gear
with preexisting recordings from other companies, and it is perfectly legal in that country.
If a musician in the USA, where it would not be legal to use preexisting recordings from... View More
answered on Oct 23, 2022
What you propose sounds a lot like copyright infringement. I don't understand your terminology--like what do you mean by "gear". An instrument, to me, is a horn, a guitar, a piano, etc., not something that reproduces pre-recorded data.
Hello. If I wanted to purchase a virtual synthesizer from a developer abroad that followed the sampling laws of the country it was made in, could I use that synthesizer in my music? In other words, if the sampling laws of that country were different than that of the US, how would that effect what... View More
answered on Oct 23, 2022
I don't really understand your question, but intellectual property protections like trademarks, copyrights and patents protect the owner's rights, not yours nor that of the U. S. Government--while there are criminal infractions of various relevant statutes.
If you have permission... View More
I am an independent contractor from the Philippines and my employer is a US citizen who has not paid for $2500 and more than 30 days past due. I need assistance in reference to the unsettled payment and corresponding charges for damages and other fees.
answered on Oct 5, 2022
Workers Compensation IS NOT a remedy for Independent Contractors. Wage Claims are NOT covered by the Workers Compensation Act of the Labor Code. (It sounds like it would, but it's just for employees who get physically hurt performing their job.) If you are an Independent Contractor, you... View More
We have been living separately for 3 years and marriage lifetime was only 1 year.
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answered on Sep 10, 2022
This would be a question for international law since you would need to have those orders also recognized in the country that he is in.
Also, because of the short duration of the marriage, a long spousal support order is unlikely.
Where my civil rights violate
answered on Jul 10, 2022
There isn’t enough information for anyone to help you. Unfortunately, it’s a bit like giving someone the last three pages of a book and asking if it was a good end to the story. I’m not a civil litigator (other than probate), but it sounds like you need a litigator to whom you can give much... View More
I'm traveling to a different country amd require my animal to monitor my heart rate among other specific tasks, and was told I would not be allowed to bring her.
answered on May 6, 2022
A California attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. There are animal law attorneys here who would have the strongest insight into legal issues with service animals, and you could reach out to them at this point. However, from an international law/health care law... View More
Can I Obtain The Tittle of King USA
answered on Feb 5, 2022
I am not sure what a Tittle is, but the title of King of USA is prohibited by custom and was refused by George Washington.
With all due respect, get a life!
For example, if you sign a visa for them to come visit, or if they want to live here and not just visit, is there a way to help them, and if you do, are you responsible in any way for them for life?
answered on Nov 12, 2021
If you have completed a financial affidavit on behalf of the alien you are responsible for that person to a limited extent.: USCIS.gov/I-864 and USCIS.gov/I-134 is where you can find the forms and an explanation of your responsibility if you sponsor someone.
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