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Because crane machines are legally considered amusement devices, I’m not sure if crane machine owners need to pay amusement tax or if they even need to obtain a sales tax license. I assume that taxes for sales made on each play of the machine would count as a service sales tax, but I am not sure.
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answered on Sep 15, 2024
In Michigan, crane machines, like other amusement devices, are subject to specific regulations regarding taxation. As an owner, you are generally not required to pay an amusement tax specifically for the operation of crane machines. However, any income generated from the use of these machines is... View More 
The property is in Georgia and I reside in Michigan.
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answered on Sep 14, 2024
You do not need to start a business to collect rent on a residential property you own. As an individual, you can rent out your property and report the rental income on your personal tax return. However, there are some benefits to forming a business entity, like an LLC, for rental properties, such... View More
If I understand correctly, since a legitimate survey isn't an advertisement, a firm isn't required to obtain prior consent. However, is the firm required to manually enter in phone numbers one-by-one, or can it input a list of numbers into software and have it send messages all at once?
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
Under the TCPA (Telephone Consumer Protection Act), sending a survey link via text message can be permissible without prior consent, provided the message isn't considered an advertisement or telemarketing. However, the method of sending those messages matters. If you're using automated... View More
My husband and a friend opened a food truck/restaurant. My husband had some medical issues and gave the friend POA to sign business documents for them as they were in the middle of trying to purchase a building. My husband left the company (day to day operations) but signed nothing giving away... View More
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answered on Aug 5, 2024
No, a business partner with a Power of Attorney (POA) cannot unilaterally sell or give away ownership rights without explicit consent from the other partner. The POA typically allows the partner to sign documents and make decisions on behalf of the business but does not grant the authority to alter... View More
Our client, a large US-based DoD supplier, who has access to our technology, and with whom we have a contract - whereby they pay us a fee if they sell any of their products with our technology inside - is publicly positioning our technology as if the IP belonged to them. This includes interviews on... View More
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answered on Aug 2, 2024
You likely have a strong basis to build a case against the DoD supplier. Misrepresenting intellectual property can be a breach of contract and potentially a violation of intellectual property laws. You should review your contract to identify any specific provisions related to the use and... View More
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answered on Apr 10, 2024
It is illegal to send deceptive emails claiming there are coupons or discounts available when in fact none are provided. This would likely be considered false or misleading advertising.
In the United States, the CAN-SPAM Act prohibits the use of deceptive subject lines, from names, reply-to... View More
Does a Michigan LMSW-C interested in forming a private practice that offers multispeciality services (i.e. lactation, training, consultation) need a LLC or PLLC?
answered on Mar 18, 2024
If the LLC Is going to offer services for which a license is required, it must be a PLLC. MCL 450.9201, 9202.
answered on Oct 20, 2023
Generally speaking, 'Yes' provided that an estate for the decedent is opened and the personal representative of the estate decides to pursue or continue the lawsuit.
I claim to be the original Bruce Wayne.
answered on Sep 17, 2023
Procedure for federal trademark registration includes publication after approved by the examining attorney, then a 30 day period in which formal oppositions may be filed. The opposer is given an opportunity to assert priority of use to that of the applicant. Even if you don't ultimately... View More
Obviously if a job does random drug tests, they don’t have to give you a warning of when they are going to do them. More or less wondering that if random testing is part of the job, If they have to tell you up front
answered on Jul 25, 2023
I do not believe so, but I think most employers do include a disclosure such as "may be subject to random drug testing".
Certainly worth the ask up-front if it's a concern for you.
The current mortgage company acquired my loan a few years ago as the original lender sold it off. I have never been late, have a credit score of well over 800, paid extra over the years, and have 23 months until the loan will be satisfied. As such I have over 90% of the equity (even by the... View More
answered on Jul 11, 2023
What does your mortgage say? IF it says they can randomly require you pay for inspections, then yes, they can do what you describe. If it says they can force you to pay for inspections whenever work is done on the property that too is something they can do.
If it doesn't say that,... View More
I have got into a problem I’m 15 and I had a sweet 15 and hired a choreographer that went to my school who is like a year older then me and we both agreed to pay him 250 but I had to cancel the whole dance because I sprained my foot and couldn’t dance and we barely had like five practices and I... View More
answered on Jun 29, 2023
Yes, but you should raise a defense that you are a minor (unemancipated, I assume) and cannot be held legally responsible for a debt that is not for a necessity.
Are there any case law for me to ask for a non-compete or moratorium for both of us not to be able to use the existing customers of the business for a certain amount of time?
answered on May 26, 2023
Good question. These items that you wish to have, such as a non-compete or a non-circumvention agreement, are documents that should really be agreed to up front at the time you and your partner did your initial business deal - so PRIOR to the actual dissolution of a company and not during a... View More
I am a videographer and run my own videography company. If I promote a safety product (film ads and take photos) for another company's product to be released on their social media, and that safety product ends up not being what is stated unbeknownst to me and it ends up failing and hurting... View More
answered on May 14, 2023
A Michigan attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. In a setting like this, there are no guarantees as to who a potential plaintiff would name in a lawsuit. If someone is merely inserting a script that the client provided without knowledge, that would probably be... View More
The CEO has told me to go into her login, correct the notes and then sign off of them electronically. These are patient notes. I discussed this with my former supervisor and she explained how this was illegal. I need advice as I’ve closed dozens if not hundreds of notes for her.
answered on Apr 11, 2023
I think you need to address your concerns to your current CEO. Your CEO may be unaware that what she's asking you to do is unlawful, and will hopefully appreciate you bringing this to her attention. She may also know it is permissible and be able to explain to you why it is. Either way, your... View More
Curious about starting a website like Nerdwallet or Bankrate.com, where we write articles about financial products/services and have affiliate links to personal loan companies, credit cards, insurance, investments, loans, etc. We wouldn't provide any goods/services ourselves, but would just... View More
answered on Apr 7, 2023
This is not legal advice.
Perhaps. There certainly are regulations that personal finance websites must follow when selling or promoting financial investments and tools. You may consider investigating whether or not the website is required to disclose any material connections or financial... View More
I wanted to start a business back in 2019. I went through the process of choosing the perfect name, narrowing down my niche, choosing products, etc.
While going through that, I had a "business savvy" boyfriend. He wanted to be a part of it, and quickly started trying to take... View More
answered on Jan 22, 2023
Your question should be analyzed as whether property rights, or rights with respect to competition law, have arisen. Is there a copyright, whether or not registered? A potential claim for unfair competition? An outright theft of information? I cannot tell.
The company was not behind on payments and not out of formula on credit line, I cannot talk to our loan officer and bank attorney will not provide any info
answered on Jan 10, 2023
Not a lot of detail in this question. A lawyer will need a lot more to provide you with your best legal options. However, my suggestion would be to immediately file a complaint with the CFPB. Your bank will have to respond, and this action may allow for a resolution. To the extent you later file a... View More
Business never got into full swing. Problems on top of problems and no more money to continue forward. It never got off the ground, am I required to give the money back ? I never signed anything and only talked about hoping it would be successful. It never made it to an official business and it was... View More
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answered on Jan 6, 2023
Hi, keep in mind that in addition to written agreements, there are also verbal agreements that may be legally enforceable, provided there is an offer, an acceptance, and consideration. Whether you are required to return the funds depends on what were the terms of the agreement.
The other... View More
I Have an idea to enhance an existing product for existing business, I would like to propose the idea to this business but would like to protect myself for compensation if they should like it and want to go through with it. What kind of an attorney would I seek to draft protection, I want more than... View More
answered on Dec 14, 2022
Beyond an NDA, you could talk to a patent attorney to discuss possible patent protection. In an initial conversation, you can discuss whether your idea is a good candidate for a patent application.
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