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I went to the Childrens place 15 mins before close and manager refused to let anyone in. I posted a TikTok that went viral and received a message on TikTok from the manager threatening to beat my a**. I live in the stores neighborhood and have been afraid to leave my house to shop and do activities... View More 
answered on Sep 14, 2024
A Maryland attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. At this point, you could reach out to Maryland attorneys to try to arrange a free initial consult. A law firm would probably want to discuss in detail and possibly investigate things before offering an evaluation... View More
Employer lives in Elkton, MD. I live in Florida. We agreed during interview that I would be getting started. That was verbal. Then via email it was agreed that in furnishing proprietary information to demonstrate my skill and abilities, I would be getting an offer within the next week. After... View More
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answered on Sep 7, 2024
You may have a valid claim for compensation or breach of agreement if the employer benefited from the proprietary information you provided based on the promise of a job offer or compensation. Even though the agreement was informal and communicated via email, such agreements can sometimes be... View More
Let's say that I previously was a sole proprietor and served client ABC during that time as a sole proprietor. Let's also say that at some point after serving client ABC, I formed an LLC for the same business. At some point after the formation of the LLC, client ABC sues me/my business.... View More
answered on Feb 11, 2024
If the basis for the lawsuit is for something that happened before you formed the LLC, then the LLC shield does not protect you from personal liability.
answered on Jan 6, 2024
A Maryland attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. The short answer is "yes," given the right circumstances and a determined and aggressive plaintiff. It would be best if a local attorney in your state experienced in corporate law advised. But the short... View More
Debt is unsecured debt, HOWEVER, it is equal debt from credit cards and an SBA EIDL loan that is sub-$25k. So basically, I have $25k in CC debt and $25k in SBA EIDL which is for a SOLE-PROP biz.
1) I do not know how to answer the question as to whether I haver primarily consumer debt or... View More
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answered on Nov 1, 2023
The question of consumer vs. business debt does not really determine anything (just for statistical purposes of how many consumer cases vs. business cases are filed). My recommendation would be to check the consumer box. No, it is not possible that the SBA has forgotten you. And no, you cannot not... View More
We pay condo association fees, but i'm not sure what the insurance covers. The units are upper and lower level units with front and back areas. I have a lower level unit. The outside a/c condensers are situated in the back of the condo units. The back area is fenced off with locked fences,... View More
answered on Oct 30, 2023
You would review the insurance policy to see if it is covered. All insurance policies are different. In addition, your own insurance policy may cover it if the condo policy does not. Make sure you report it to the police.
A lawyer (debt collector) issued subpoenas to my boyfriend, my bank, and my multi-member LLC's registered agent, all of whom are outside of the state the judgment was recorded in. Is that considered informing third parties? Is it an FDCPA violation worth suing over?
answered on Oct 3, 2023
If the judgment was domesticated into the State in which the subpoenas were issued, it is proper.
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answered on Sep 7, 2023
Religious colleges in Fort Washington, Maryland, can create separate bylaws from their articles of incorporation. To do this, they should review their current bylaws, form a committee of key stakeholders, draft the new bylaws, and seek legal counsel for compliance. Once approved by the governing... View More
answered on Jul 4, 2023
They need a judment of possession, which in commercial landlord-tenant cases can happen quickly--but they still need to file a court action to get it. Once they have judgment of possession, they can enter immediately upon issuance of the writ of possession and lock the premises and hold the... View More
I’d like to report this man to the liquor board. Under his watch he’s allowed multiple children including his own to walk freely and play behind the bar at a restaurant.
answered on May 28, 2023
I suggest that you report him. Could also be child endangerment, you might want to contact CPS. You need to consult an attorney in your local area that practices this kind of law. Thank you for using Justia Ask a Lawyer.
I am a new real estate agent. Got my license back in March 2022 but am just now actively pursuing real estate. Currently a solo agent at Samson Properties serving Maryland only but would like to get licensed in DC and VA as well.
As advised I’ve created an LLC (Carla Clemente Realty)... View More
answered on May 26, 2023
Welcome to the Club! I am also a licensed Maryland Broker, and our Law Firm owns a separate brokerage.
You may use the word "Realty" in your entity name. Review the ethics rules of your local, State and National associations for how you may portray yourself. For instance, you mut... View More
This is only a small roof
answered on Apr 25, 2023
Assuming this is for a residence, this is a home improvement project. By Maryland law, a contractor on a home improvement contract must hold a license from the Maryland Home Improvement Commission (MHIC). The contract must comply with multiple legal requirements, among which is that a down... View More
The recording party is located in Virginia and consents to the recording. The 2nd party is located in Vermont. The topic involves a business matter (employment discrimination) for a business located in Maryland.
answered on Apr 8, 2023
You would need to consult with attorneys in Virginia and Vermont to see if it is illegal to record without the consent of both parties. It would be illegal in Maryland.
What is it called when someone abandons their LLC business, which is deeply in debt and owes back taxes, to then have someone else open a new LLC for them and that new LLC offer the very same services? Is it legal? It is essentially a one person business and without that person the new business... View More
answered on Mar 23, 2023
More facts would be needed, but it is possible to pierce the corporate veil of the new company and go after the owner personally, or unwind the transfers of assets to the new company, under the theory of fraudulent conveyance, as well as violation of the Limited Liability Company Act that requires... View More
Our business partner has locked us out of our business. They withdrew from the association, and we proceeded with the company opening. Because the venue is under their name, they seeked vengeance and locked us out of the venue. Now after withdrawing from the association they are working to open up... View More
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answered on Feb 21, 2023
Please consult an attorney in your state. Your question is far too complicated to be answered here. They lawyer you consult will need much more information.
and you are running the business do I have any rights?
answered on Jan 31, 2023
Your use of pronouns "someone", "you", "he" and "I" is beyond confusing. It is unclear who these pronouns are referring to, other than the "I."
I'll take a stab: the owner of the company died without a will, and you are... View More
The task/job was assigned to me through an app called task rabbit.
answered on Jan 19, 2023
Maryland Business Occupations and Professions Code, Section 12-101, defines the term plumbing, and the need for a license, as follows:
(n) Provide plumbing services
(1) “Provide plumbing services” means to install, maintain, extend, alter, or remove piping, a plumbing fixture, a... View More
answered on Jan 16, 2023
Use of trademarked and copywrited products and characters in other products for sale is not permitted and will subject you to possible lawsuits and damages which will include forfeiture of all profits from such sales, payment of attorney's fees and court costs, plus possible punitive or... View More
I have been a contractor for business A for a year and a half. I have single highhandedly successfully expanded their business all while, here are some details:
-been paid sporadically, almost never on time. This has affected my personal financial issues
-been owed up to $6,000 but... View More
answered on Jan 16, 2023
You have not described any circumstances supporting a viable legal claim. You are a contract employee, but you do not descibe any written contract terms. If you have a contract, your rights are contained in that agreement. If you do not have a contract, or it's verbal, or you no longer wish... View More
landloard start to charge penalty after I complaint about smoking from next new store. They did not any action for this. Now send me termination notice.
answered on Jan 3, 2023
Commercial leases are seldom forgiving in their terms, and are generally largely in favor of the landlord. In a situation where you are in clear and admitted breach of the single most important and basic term --the timely payment of rent-- you have little to no leverage; worse, you're... View More
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