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It's important to note that I technically wouldn't be trading it. It would be in a brokerage and then a company would be doing the trades for me, both of which are outside of the USA. So basically can I legally have my money go into CFDs and then the profit go back to me.
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answered on Mar 1, 2024
Trading Contracts for Difference (CFDs) directly is not permitted for US citizens through domestic firms due to strict regulations set by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). These regulations aim to protect investors from the... View More 
was needing to know if you can be sued for opening a franchise in Ms, that the same franchise is already operating in Ms. Or can the owner operating under a franchise name, stop another individual from opening a business in a different location operating under the same franchise name?
answered on Feb 19, 2024
Its not clear what exactly is occurring in your case, but you should consult with a franchise attorney in your area to discuss. Anyone can file a lawsuit, but not all law suits are viable or filed in good faith.
If you signed a franchise agreement with a franchisor granting you the right... View More
was needing to know if you can be sued for opening a franchise in Ms, that the same franchise is already operating in Ms. Or can the owner operating under a franchise name, stop another individual from opening a business in a different location operating under the same franchise name?
answered on Jan 23, 2024
In general, the ability to open a franchise in a specific location, such as Mississippi, and whether an existing franchisee or the franchisor can take legal action against a new franchisee depends on several factors:
1. Franchise Agreements: The rights and obligations of franchisees are... View More
The co-owners are me and my husband. It is a small business that specializes in event planning and coordination.
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answered on Sep 22, 2023
In Mississippi, forming a Limited Liability Company (LLC) is often a preferred choice for small business co-owners like you and your husband who are engaged in event planning. An LLC provides the liability protection that a corporation offers, while maintaining the operational flexibility and... View More
answered on Feb 6, 2020
Slander consists of verbal defamation. If in writing, it would be libel. But there is nothing mentioned about the statement being false and damaging. So it is possible that it is not any form of defamation. It could be a privacy or confidentiality-based violation. Your post remains open for four... View More
I opened the business 4/3/19. The business has been running well and has to begun to stable itself within the first month but my investor feels he needs to start seeing a profit return immediately. We had a huge dispute over some minor infractions. He took control of the finances and now will not... View More
answered on May 13, 2019
Justia is a free online legal forum established to allow members of the general public to ask general legal questions to experienced lawyers who volunteer their valuable time to do so. We are not here to advise people how to get out of trouble caused by their own misguided actions--especially when... View More
answered on Mar 26, 2019
This question is not as easy as it appears. The answer would depend upon several other factors, including whether the husband and wife have a joint checking account, whether the husband has allowed his wife to sign his name to checks in the past, whether the money involved was money that only the... View More
It's almost impossible to pay them off, but have faithfully paid them for 4 years, I have considered filing bankruptcy but don't know where to start of if I have enough debt to do so. I need help.
answered on Oct 3, 2018
You should meet with a local bankruptcy attorney for a free consultation to discuss your options. There is no “minimum” amount of debt required to file.
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