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answered on Mar 7, 2020
Are you serious? Maybe you should auction yourself off to the highest bidder, so you can afford a criminal defense attorney? Of course you run the risk that no one will buy you and you have posted an intent to commit a criminal offense on a website frequented by law enforcement.
2 companies, same NJ town, similar names (names changed for privacy).
Company #1 - XYZ Electric. They hold both Electricians & Home Improvement Contractors license under the name XYZ Electric. They don't have a registered DBA. Co #1 was in business before co #2.
Company #2... View More
answered on Feb 21, 2020
If company 2 trademark is not registered with state or USPTO then you’re likely out of luck because the marks practically need to be identical. If it is registered then it obviously bodes well for co2. With that being said, there are a lot of grey areas in the law and speaking with an attorney... View More
Would a flyer put in someone’s door regarding a special meeting of an association being held be considered written notice?
answered on Jan 28, 2020
Written notice is a broad concept and there is no universal definition that fits every possible setting. It could be defined by statute in civil procedure rules, or it could be defined by municipal codes when it comes to public entities. With non-public entities, it could be defined in by-laws or... View More
We ran a business with best intentions but lost lots of money, and I feel it is wrong for others to sue wy wife who is the CEO while we hoped for some Corporation protection from personal assets. Can we ask the court to remove my wife from the lawsuit and deal with the corporation only? What is the... View More
answered on Dec 16, 2019
No your wife is a proper party to the lawsuit. Only a properly set up LLC with 3 members or more will protect you from personal liability. Depending on your overall situation you should retain either an experienced civil litigation or bankruptcy attorney. To determine how you should proceed an in... View More
answered on Dec 5, 2019
Each LLC should have at least three members and it's own insurance policy. All LLCs should be owned by a "C" corp. Anything else is not going to protect you from personal liability. You really need to retain an experienced business and contracts attorney.
answered on Oct 29, 2019
Generally speaking a corporation's officers and directors are not personally liable for the obligations of the Company. As always there are exceptions to this general rule so it is definitely a good idea to talk to a good business litigator; you are going to need one to handle the lawsuit.
Can I terminate a lease agreement if I am called on military orders (title 32) in the state of NJ?
answered on Sep 19, 2019
If you have orders for either a PCS or a deployment longer than 90 days federal law, will let you terminate your lease. If this is the case just let your landlord know as soon as you can.
I heard that payday loans are illegal in NJ. I took 600 put and paid four payments of $206 . I also heard that since they are illegal I only have to pay the principal. Is this true,? The rest of my cc and such ate in good standing so I don't want to file for bankruptsy. What can they do to me,,?
answered on Jul 8, 2019
Think this all the way through: If the payday loan creditor operates its business anywhere in the state of New Jersey there is a really strong possibility that payday loans are NOT illegal in New Jersey. What can they do if you do not repay? They can sue you.
This is a bar and restaurant. There are 2 LLCs. One for the business & liquor license and the other for the real estate.
answered on Jun 29, 2019
The IRS will value the interests as per the K1. Your final capital account sum is reflection of what that member's taxable gain would be if the interest were sold. Speak to a tax professional, as well as, a lawyer.
We don’t have a partnership agreement. The 2 partners are making decisions without my approval and I don’t trust them. How do I stop them? The business is a franchise and is doing well. They want me out now that it is profitable but this was my business idea and I’m not willing to sell my... View More
answered on May 20, 2019
You have to get counsel and get them to the table to put together an agreement going forward. If they are not acting within their fiduciary duties (duty of loyalty and the duty of care) to you, you may have to go to court to get this accomplished. Spend some money now to avoid spending much more... View More
I realized there is a business with a similar name as me. (They had it first). If I amend my business name to add “services” at the end will this suffice? Or is there still room for a cease and desist letter to be sent to me?
answered on Apr 12, 2019
The standard for infringement is the likelihood of confusion. So, your assumption is correct. There is room.
The name of this company is Lease Financial Group. They lied about the rates. I was charged up to 20% of services. I paid $5000 in 48 month terminal lease for a $300 item. I notice i am not alone. New york attorney general already took this company to court over its corrupt contracts and business... View More
answered on Mar 13, 2019
Hire a good lawyer to see what can be done, your rights are generally contained in the contract you signed.
My business is behind on tax payments/filing. I currently have an accountant organizing everything for me so that I can get back on track. My lawyer wants to send a DVD to the IRS. My question: Is a disclosure to the IRS necessary if I'm less than a year and a half behind? Would it be a bad... View More
answered on Mar 11, 2019
Do you seriously believe if you owed the IRS a Million dollars, that anyone is going to be able to get that debt reduced to just $80,000? Is your attorney admitted to practice before the U.S. Tax Court? What kind of credentials does your attorney have? On what basis does your attorney believe that... View More
I have business since 20 years in India. Now I want to setup a business in USA and apply for L1-A visa as a business owner. My friend is living in USA so I will open a partnership ( 50 50 %) firm with him. What type of business type, we need to register to start a business in New Jersey state?... View More
answered on Mar 8, 2019
Good question, but if your looking to get an l1 you will need to do a lot more than just open a company in the US. First visit the US maybe on a tourist visa and while here setup an in office consultation and speak to an immigration lawyer who also knows business formation law.
I am 20 yrs old and began business with a friend (no corp, llc or agreement). I developed a following and good feed-back rating through Instagram (the sales and feedback are 95% mine all good). I rented space at trade shows, invested in a professional to create a online website purchased and gave... View More
answered on Jan 6, 2019
A letter from an experienced litigation attorney should be sufficient to rectify this problem.
I loaned multiple people money this past year. The money was loaned to people who were at the time long-term friends who agreed to pay me back ASAP. All of these people live in NJ and I have personal information (Addresses, etc) for all of them. I have texts showing them asking me for money and... View More
answered on Dec 26, 2018
You should go to Court, but an attorney is not going to be willing to handle your cases, since it would not be cost effective. If you are really in such bad financial shape, why would you ever loan money to anyone?
answered on Dec 14, 2018
Simple answer is that you are required to register your foreign company with the state of New Jersey if your business is transacting business here in New Jersey. Speak to an attorney to get the details specific to your needs.
answered on Nov 30, 2018
Maybe it depends on how extensive the changes are and they must be signed by both parties, not as easy as it may seem
answered on Nov 30, 2018
If it was an LLC then it is not a complex process. An LLC formed prior to March 20, 2013 may simply be canceled (closed). This takes place by filing the required cancellation form with the New Jersey Department of Treasury. You will also, need to file tax returns and pay any outstanding taxes due... View More
answered on Nov 16, 2018
Of course the first would start with sales tax reporting. Get yourself a good business lawyer if you don't know one ask a lawyer to refer you to one. Expect to pay for the advice because as they say you generally get what you pay for.
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