Sul Lee Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Oct 30, 2025

Unfortunately, DBA (doing business as) is not a proper way of setting up an entity. While you may be allowed to have a separate tax number for DBA, legally, you don't own a separate entity. Either the person or entity behind the DBA is fully liable for any liabilities of the DBA. This is a... View More

Even though "PsychRX" may be marked as Dead with the USPTO, the issue you need to consider is whether the mark is still being used in commerce regardless of the status of registration of the mark with the USPTO.

If the mark is still being associated with goods and services in... View More

Usually, the answer to this question is "Yes," but it depends upon your LLC name, your intent as to its use in trade, and the extent to which consumers of your goods or services are even presented with the LLC's name, as opposed to a trade name, product name, or slogan/advertising... View More

It depends on whether the company agreement of your limited liability company (LLC) requires your approval to sell the real estate.

An LLC can be either member-managed or manager-managed. Whomever manages the LLC--who is called the "manager"--is the person, or people if more... View More

Yes, this is something that could be patented. Yes, patenting is the most suitable form of intellectual property protection for this type of work.

You should find a patent lawyer who will be able to help you. The patent lawyer does not have to live close to you -- you can hire someone in... View More

You have already taken the most effective step by holding the rental property in an LLC instead of in your individual name. It is hard to pierce the company veil in Texas. Merely holding the mortgage and insurance in your individual name is not dispositive. A plaintiff would have to prove that... View More

Your inheritance would be considered separate property, and had you bought a house with that money and not put it in your spouses name, it would more than likely have remained your separate property, but once you put the home and business in both of your names, the Court will more than likely... View More

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answered on May 25, 2025

The money you inherited was originally your separate property. But when you used it to buy a house and a business and then put both in your and your wife’s names, the law assumes you meant to give her half.

Because of that, the court will probably treat both the house and the business as... View More

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answered on Apr 1, 2025

Most non-US citizens can buy and sell land and otherwise speculate on the same. However, if you are a Chinese National, or are from a "Terrorist State" country, that type of business is NOT available for you in Texas.

The key is to manage your properties and taxes correctly. Get... View More

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

Endorse the check on behalf of the company over to yourself as an individual and deposit it in your individual account.

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

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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