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I want to change my name but avoid expense & hassle. I live virtually so I want to do it virtually. I've been going by an assumed name on social media. Then I came up with a biz name for the assumed name. I just did a DBA in my legal name for the biz name that matches my assumed name.... View More 
answered on Mar 2, 2022
There are some specifics for name changes however there is some looseness to these that can sometimes be worked around. However that may not be your best solution but you should contact an attorney and let the review all your specifics to advise you the best course of action.
No contract ever written. No operating agreement
answered on Sep 15, 2021
The personal representative of a member who dies becomes an assignee of the member's interest. The member's assignee interest could be distributed in a probate proceeding to the heirs or devisees of the decedent. The holder of the assignee interest can become a member upon a vote of the... View More
Can a managing business partner create a Distribution Agreement that circumvents company percentage ownership, clearly favoring his pocketbook?
answered on Aug 17, 2021
An embezzlement charge would be file by the District Attorney or a Federal Prosecutor. You would need an attorney to file a lawsuit for you.
Do I need a special license to do so?.
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answered on Jan 13, 2021
While both a fine and jail/prison time are punishments for the crime, there are other options that may also be available: such as the court deferring your sentencing for a period of years (does not result in a conviction, the case gets dismissed, and the court records expunged if you successfully... View More
I have contacted the BBB sent and the claim was resolved being that I was given assurance of my product being where it needed to be at a certain date and they emailed me (this was about 6 months ago) so.. I resolved it with the BBB thinking that everything was good yet they have continued to False... View More
answered on Jul 12, 2020
An Oklahoma attorney could advise best, as your matter could involve elements of state consumer law, but you await a response for two weeks. If you are contemplating handling the matter yourself, small claims, which you have already included in your categories, could be the most economical solution... View More
All I have so far is the liquor license from the Oklahoma ABLE Commission. Where should I go from here?
answered on Apr 23, 2020
I'd recommend hiring a business formation attorney, but if you are wanting to do it yourself, here's a pretty good overview of the steps involved, along with links to helpful resources:
https://howtostartanllc.com/oklahoma-llc
answered on Dec 16, 2019
If your question refers to working and not being paid in the capacity of an employee, that's something an employment attorney could handle best. That category isn't included in the chosen categories. If you mean in the capacity of someone having done work for a corporation (maybe as a... View More
The investor was treated as an owner but was not officially because they were worried it would affect their food stamps/unemployment (they were employed also). The business does not have an operating agreement and the investor dissolved the business without my signature. They withdrew all the... View More
answered on Jun 20, 2019
Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the larger amount of money invested in a business by an investor does not mean the investor "automatically owns part of the business." However, you are throwing legal terms around without fully explaining all the important details underlying this... View More
Part owner of 1 clinic partner got mad at me and started operating new place under same name but II after it. Am I entitled to same payout as with 1st clinic?
answered on Jan 8, 2019
Quite frankly, I think the "payout" is the least of your concerns right now.
Obviously, the place to start is with whatever contract, operating agreement (LLC), partnership agreement or shareholder agreement (corporation) you may have. These documents frequently make reference to... View More
Real Estate:
Can I get clarification as to the use of 'Null and Void' in the following contract stipulation? I would like to know if null and void would 'break the lease' in a way that absolves both the TENANT and the LEASER.
"Owner and Tenant have... View More
answered on Nov 12, 2018
That would mean the contract has become inoperable due to a term thue each party being released from the contract.
answered on Feb 13, 2018
This might help:
Oklahoma Statutes
Title 47. Motor Vehicles Chapter 62A - Used Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers
Section 581 - Definitions
19. a. "Used motor vehicle dealer" means any person who, for a commission or with intent to make a profit or gain of... View More
I am from Pryor, Oklahoma and do not plan on hiring employees for my business.
My business plan is find a business that could use a machine, set up some terms, get them to sign a contract, and pay them a cut of the profit.
So another question I have is would I need to give the... View More
answered on Dec 31, 2017
Congratulations: The Oklahoma Tax Commission has a guide. See... View More
If an alcoholic beverage is pre made, sealed in a bottle,jug,etc. none of which has been consumed before the customer leaves the property, can it be sold in a drive thru. I need to know how I can do that within limits and loop holes of OK liquor laws.
I want to open a to-go daiquiri shack... View More
answered on Dec 31, 2017
Never seen a daiquiri shack in Oklahoma. This would probably be considered a bottle shop since the beverage is to be consumed off-premises. Aside from local restrictions (city / county) look at.... View More
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