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Securities Law Questions & Answers
Q: At a restaurant where there was an altercation between a group of friends and security guard giving a parking ticket
Juan Ooink's answer
Your friend needs to sit down with a Civil Attorney to find out if there is something here and they should do so right away.
Your friend needs to sit down with a Civil Attorney to find out if there is something here and they should do so right away.
Q: If I forward money from a Singapore entity to a US Client, would the Singapore entity need any licenses?
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Answered on Jun 9, 2018
Answered on Jun 9, 2018
Richard Sternberg's answer
From whom? For what? It is not illegal and no licenses are required by US law to transfer money to a US entity or person, but there may be issues in Singapore or issues involving other aspects of the transaction. If I’m doubt, run the transaction past a lawyer in a consult. Often, consults can be purchased as independent services.
From whom? For what? It is not illegal and no licenses are required by US law to transfer money to a US entity or person, but there may be issues in Singapore or issues involving other aspects of the transaction. If I’m doubt, run the transaction past a lawyer in a consult. Often, consults can be purchased as independent services.
Q: Does US law specify a minimum gross margin on "related party" transactions?
Eric Steven Day's answer
when you sell a piece of property to a related party cheaper, the IRS may make the property ordinary again to the u.s. company/individual. Also, you cannot sell the property to a related property and claim a loss on the sale.
when you sell a piece of property to a related party cheaper, the IRS may make the property ordinary again to the u.s. company/individual. Also, you cannot sell the property to a related property and claim a loss on the sale.
Q: False report of a crime. Unlawful. Conduct.
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Georgia
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Answered on May 29, 2018
Answered on May 29, 2018
Q: 18 year old who has a bank account under my name only.Is it invasion of privacy if your parents look into your checkbook
Leonard R. Boyer's answer
They are your parents, and you live in their home, and they support you, so the answer is NO.
If you want to keep your checkbook private, then buy a locking strong box and have your mail sent to a P.O. Box.
They are your parents, and you live in their home, and they support you, so the answer is NO.
If you want to keep your checkbook private, then buy a locking strong box and have your mail sent to a P.O. Box.
Q: How can I lift unjustifed 10years USA ban.
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Immigration Law, Native American Law, Securities Law and Social Security
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Answered on May 3, 2018
Answered on May 3, 2018
Hector E. Quiroga's answer
You can try contacting the DHS Traveler Redress Inquiry Program at the following email address: https://www.dhs.gov/dhs-trip
You can try contacting the DHS Traveler Redress Inquiry Program at the following email address: https://www.dhs.gov/dhs-trip
Q: Here it is. At 3 am Saturday morning my vehicle was towed. I didn't have sticker on was charged 280$ how can I fight it?
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Answered on Apr 30, 2018
Answered on Apr 30, 2018
Joseph Kelly Levasseur's answer
This is not a civil rights issue. If it wasn't registered then the owner of the property has rights. You should have notified them about your car being on the property without an inspection sticker. If you can prove they knew it was your car and you were there legally you may have an argument, but some of these lots are patrolled by tow companies that look out for these types of cars and remove them.
This is not a civil rights issue. If it wasn't registered then the owner of the property has rights. You should have notified them about your car being on the property without an inspection sticker. If you can prove they knew it was your car and you were there legally you may have an argument, but some of these lots are patrolled by tow companies that look out for these types of cars and remove them.
Q: Can I sue if I was injured by a store employee
Steve McCann's answer
You can certainly file a lawsuit based on the facts provided, but the viability of prevailing and recovering on the lawsuit are dependent on specific facts that are not provided here, such as the nature of you getting dragged out and if you were resisting with the individual.
That said, I recommend organizing everything in your possession related to this matter, including and pictures, videos, and reports, and consulting with an attorney individually. Many of us offer free...
You can certainly file a lawsuit based on the facts provided, but the viability of prevailing and recovering on the lawsuit are dependent on specific facts that are not provided here, such as the nature of you getting dragged out and if you were resisting with the individual.
That said, I recommend organizing everything in your possession related to this matter, including and pictures, videos, and reports, and consulting with an attorney individually. Many of us offer free...
Q: How long does a Florida fired property manager have to transfer tenant security back to me?
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Answered on Apr 29, 2018
Answered on Apr 29, 2018
Jonathan A. Klurfeld's answer
Your contract governs, and if drafted correctly should state how long upon termination or lease ends PM has to send you money and by what method. There is nothing in the law (statutes) about this.
Your contract governs, and if drafted correctly should state how long upon termination or lease ends PM has to send you money and by what method. There is nothing in the law (statutes) about this.
Q: I am a FINRA registered representative with several securities licenses and had a tax lien.
Steve A. Buchwalter's answer
Yes. Pursuant to question 14m on the form U4, only unsatisfied liens need to be reported.
Yes. Pursuant to question 14m on the form U4, only unsatisfied liens need to be reported.
Q: If I ask my broker if he's been previously sued for securities fraud, must he tell me the truth?
Steve A. Buchwalter's answer
Yes. They are required to disclose such things. You can check for yourself if you go to www.finra.org and type your broker's name in the "Brokercheck" box.
Yes. They are required to disclose such things. You can check for yourself if you go to www.finra.org and type your broker's name in the "Brokercheck" box.
Q: What should I do if I believe I have a valid securities fraud claim, and my broker has gone totally MIA?
Steve A. Buchwalter's answer
You can go after his firm. If there is a fraud, the broker's firm would be responsible.
You can go after his firm. If there is a fraud, the broker's firm would be responsible.
Q: My broker misrepresented several things to me that I luckily realized before I lost any money. Can I still sue him?
Steve McCann's answer
Yes, it is certainly possible you have a viable cause of action against your broker, but the chances of obtaining a judgment and recovering on that judgment is dependent on very specific facts that are not provided here, such as details of any contracts you have signed with the broker, and the specificity of the misrepresentations made. That being the case, I highly recommend organizing everything in your possession related to this matter, including all contracts signed and all evidence of...
Yes, it is certainly possible you have a viable cause of action against your broker, but the chances of obtaining a judgment and recovering on that judgment is dependent on very specific facts that are not provided here, such as details of any contracts you have signed with the broker, and the specificity of the misrepresentations made. That being the case, I highly recommend organizing everything in your possession related to this matter, including all contracts signed and all evidence of...
Q: i was awarded half of my wife's 403.b in our divorce. Now she won't sign the bank papers to do the split. What can i do?
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Answered on Apr 2, 2018
Answered on Apr 2, 2018
Dale S. Gribow's answer
need more facts
the first thing i would do is to contact the lawyer who worked on the divorce.
she appears to be in default of a court order.
you may have to go back to court to ask court to find her in contempt
if you did not retain a family law atty do so as that is not my area of law.
need more facts
the first thing i would do is to contact the lawyer who worked on the divorce.
she appears to be in default of a court order.
you may have to go back to court to ask court to find her in contempt
if you did not retain a family law atty do so as that is not my area of law.
Q: If I’m not allowed in a home but someone living there allows me to come in is that illegal?
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Answered on Feb 19, 2018
Answered on Feb 19, 2018
Grant St Julian III's answer
The owner of the property has the authority. In your situation, it is possible you could be charged with criminal trespass or stalking if you continue to appear at the home. A protective order could also be issued against you, and if you violate the terms of said order, felony charges could be filed. Your girlfriend does not have the authority to give you permission to appear.
The owner of the property has the authority. In your situation, it is possible you could be charged with criminal trespass or stalking if you continue to appear at the home. A protective order could also be issued against you, and if you violate the terms of said order, felony charges could be filed. Your girlfriend does not have the authority to give you permission to appear.
Q: I'm accredited investor in my country (Czech jurisdiction) but I'm by no means accredited according the US jurisdiction.
Terrence H Thorgaard's answer
I don't know that one has to be an "accredited investor" to invest in the U.S., no matter what your net worth. So you would probably have to follow the laws of the Czech Republic.
I don't know that one has to be an "accredited investor" to invest in the U.S., no matter what your net worth. So you would probably have to follow the laws of the Czech Republic.
Q: I am 100 primary beneficiary on several annuities and stock funds. Is it complicated to collect in event of death?
Richard Samuel Price's answer
When a beneficiary is named on a financial account, those assets are transferred to the beneficiary when the beneficiary presents a death certificate. A will cannot change a beneficiary designation.
When a beneficiary is named on a financial account, those assets are transferred to the beneficiary when the beneficiary presents a death certificate. A will cannot change a beneficiary designation.
Q: If I told somebody they could have a computer hard drive, are they legally allowed to browse my personal data?
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Answered on Jan 31, 2018
Answered on Jan 31, 2018
Dale S. Gribow's answer
if you gave it to her you probably should have thought of that then.
you can contact a lawyer to send a demand letter for the return of the drive.
if you gave it to her you probably should have thought of that then.
you can contact a lawyer to send a demand letter for the return of the drive.
Q: A few agents at my job were overpaid in which the amount showed as a 401K adjustment and not as gross income
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Answered on Jan 25, 2018
Answered on Jan 25, 2018
Terrence H Thorgaard's answer
if they are correct and you were paid more than contractually required, they can probably withhold it from your pay.
if they are correct and you were paid more than contractually required, they can probably withhold it from your pay.
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