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I am planning to operate a vending machine selling pet food in both indoor and outdoor locations in Dallas, Texas. I am unaware of any local business regulations or zoning laws related to vending machines. Do I need a permit for this?

answered on Mar 17, 2025
Operating a vending machine business requires compliance with various laws. In general, the operator of a vending machine requires a license from the State of Texas to operate such a business. Cities and counties regulate where commercial business are allowed to operate through zoning laws and... View More

answered on Feb 12, 2025
No. Generally, if a minor (someone under 18 years of age) enters into a contract, the contract is voidable at any time up until the minor reaches 18 years of age. Generally, the minor would have to return anything of value received under the contract to void the contract. Certain types of... View More
My lawyer has my company’s corporate binder in his house. He recently had an accident leaving him hospitalized for the past 6-7 weeks. He’s 79 years old and has been a family friend (and lawyer) for years. His brother (who I speak with regularly) has located the binder but wants to make sure... View More

answered on Jan 8, 2025
The person named as the "secretary" of the corporation has the legal obligation to maintain the official records formerly customarily kept in a corporate binder. If you are the corporate secretary and hired the lawyer to keep the binder, you have right to demand it regardless of whether... View More
Are there any legal or tax implications I should be aware of if I use my existing photography-focused LLC to publish a non-photography related book, and do I need to update my LLC’s operating agreement or business filings to reflect this new activity?

answered on Dec 23, 2024
Generally, a limited liability company (LLC) or other business entities may conduct any lawful business, unless the type of business operations were restricted at the time of formation with the secretary of state. Normally, broad and generalized language is used when forming a business entity... View More
We have among the alderman who never shows up for a meetings, and we have an additional alderman who has been arrested on federal drug charges however he is not yet been sworn in and at this point we do not have a core I would appreciate any advice that you can give me

answered on Dec 16, 2024
It depends on what type of municipality is involved. Some home-rule municipalities have provisions in their charter for recall of aldermen. In a general-rule municipality, a residence would have to petition the district court for removal on one of the statutory grounds set forth in the Texas... View More
* Subpoena Local Store Operating in Texas for Documents; However, Corporate Headquarters is in Another State
I need to subpeona a store to produce documents in a proceeding in Texas. The local store is operating in Dallas County, Texas; However, the corporate headquarters is located in... View More

answered on Dec 3, 2024
If a corporation is operating a store in Texas, it is required to obtain a certificate of authority from the Texas Secretary of State and to have and maintain a registered agent for service of process in Texas. If it fails to do so, then the Texas Secretary of State is an agent for service of... View More
I would like to keep amenity and privacy while protecting assets from creditors before a problem arises.

answered on Sep 18, 2024
Technically you could. But if the trust is not funded (no assets are in the trust), than it has no additional value. I think it would be best for you to talk to an estate planning attorney and discuss the assets that you do have, and how you can protect them. Trusts are great, but they might not do... View More

answered on Aug 15, 2024
Each state's rules differ. In Texas, after you register your Delaware LLC as a foreign entity doing business in Texas, you must file your d/b/a with the Texas Secretary of State.
Other states may require it be filed in a similar statewide office, while some may require it be filed in... View More
I had a LTD business that is now dissolved. Since its dissolution I received a refund from an insurance company for overpayment of services. I have tried everything to deposit this check. The insurance company will not reissue it and I cannot sign it over to a third party. I am wondering if I can... View More

answered on Jul 18, 2024
Endorse the check on behalf of the company over to yourself as an individual and deposit it in your individual account.
My business partner and i created a bank account. He set it up in Fl and signed for me to be on bank account. We are both owners splitting 50/50 % ownership.
I transfer 80k into business account. Which is everything to my name at the moment.
I thought both owners had to be on... View More

answered on Jun 11, 2024
Without reviewing the account application, company agreement, and company banking authorization, it is impossible to say based on your description if the bank was negligent. Importantly, as an owner of the company, it was clearly your duty to make sure the account application, company agreement,... View More
How do I answer this question, knowing fully well that I received a citation/ticket for a handicap space parking violation last year, and a fine of $500 was paid. ? - Have you EVER been arrested, cited, detained, or confined by any law enforcement officer, military official (in the U.S. or... View More

answered on May 6, 2024
Based on the information provided, it does not appear that a parking ticket would require you to answer "Yes" to this question on the N-400 naturalization application.
The question is specifically asking about arrests, citations, detentions, or confinement related to crimes or... View More
Would I need to pay a trademark licensing fee?

answered on Apr 5, 2024
The legality of using a play on words and image theme from a classic TV show for your snow cone stand depends on several factors. While you may be able to use a clever play on words, directly using trademarked names, logos, or images from the TV show without permission could infringe on the... View More
Would I need to pay a trademark licensing fee?

answered on Apr 5, 2024
I recommend seeking advice from a trademark lawyer as the answer depends upon the specific name and use of your own name and the TV show name. Depending on the name, the TV show may come after you for trademark infringement. To give some background, trademark infringement for puns hinges on whether... View More
My sister started a business w/her sister but couple months later got upset because it became overwhelming for her, requested to be released from the business, &wants all her money bk.

answered on Mar 19, 2024
A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. It could depend on the terms of the business venture (agreements between the parties) and their conduct. This is a fact-intensive matter. There is no universal cookie-cutter answer. An attorney would need to see how... View More
For example, "Green Horn Retail" and "Green Horn Warehouse" or "Green Horn Retail Warehouse"

answered on Feb 4, 2024
In Texas, the need to register a separate Doing Business As (DBA) for variations of your business name depends on how you intend to operate these entities. If "Green Horn Retail" and "Green Horn Warehouse" or "Green Horn Retail Warehouse" are operating as distinct... View More
For example, "Green Horn Retail" and "Green Horn Warehouse" or "Green Horn Retail Warehouse"

answered on Feb 1, 2024
In Texas, if you are operating multiple businesses under variations of the same base name, such as "Green Horn Retail" and "Green Horn Warehouse," you may not necessarily need to register each one as a separate Doing Business As (DBA) entity, especially if they are operated as... View More

answered on Jan 12, 2024
Yes, it is possible to set up a subsidiary of an S Corporation (S Corp) in Texas. Creating a subsidiary involves establishing a new business entity that is controlled or owned, wholly or partially, by the parent company (S Corp, in this case). The subsidiary can take various legal forms, such as a... View More
I am interested in importing and selling Infiray thermal night vision hunting scopes online. I have not done this before and noticed that IrayUSA sells similar products under their branding rather than "Infiray Outdoors." Could you provide guidance on any regulations, licensing... View More

answered on Mar 20, 2025
Importing thermal scopes like Infiray products requires careful attention to federal regulations. You'll need to register with the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls since thermal imaging devices fall under International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Before importing, you must obtain... View More
I was only wanting to read excerpts not the whole book.

answered on Jan 9, 2025
Reading copyrighted books without permission, even in excerpts, could lead to legal issues and harm authors who depend on book sales for their livelihood. While you want to share literature with your audience, this approach might result in your content being removed or your account facing... View More
Hello, I need some legal advice. My friend has a company in Pakistan, and I'm interested in opening a similar company here in the US as an LLC . The workforce would be based in Pakistan and my friend will be handling that.
I'd like to know the best way to go about setting this up,... View More

answered on Oct 16, 2024
Starting an LLC in the US with a workforce in Pakistan involves several key steps. First, decide whether to form your LLC in North Carolina or Texas by comparing their specific filing requirements and fees. Once you’ve chosen the state, file the necessary formation documents with the state’s... View More
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