No. Firmly held religious beliefs did not spare Rastafarians from prosecution for possession of marijuana, nor did they spare fundamentalist Mormon Warren Jeffs from being sentenced to life in prison for having sex with the little girls that he supposedly "married" in his freak church.

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answered on Feb 15, 2020

You may be able to use the name Golden Ticket for a transportation company or "golden ticket" in your business name. The complete answer to your question depends on use of that name, or names that would be confusingly similar, in the same trade channels.

Currently, there are 39... View More

Probably not

Non-profits don't have owners. They a board of directors and officers. When you applied for the EIN you listed yourself as a responsible party that can be changed by filing a form 8822-B or by filing Form 990.

You can't establish a non-profit under your SSN so you may have an... View More

Best is a relative term. Because it's TX state tax is irrelevant. We're not concerned with the state claiming residency against the non-resident owner's will.

The next step is assessing liability and compliance. Generally that's an LLC. But it's heavily dependent... View More

I suggest you see if the seller will amend; otherwise, you signed a contract with them and they can hold you in breach of that contract.

There are definitely options if you are willing to invest a significant amount of money in the USA. Feel free to contact us or another experienced immigration lawyer for assistance.

Thanks for your question. Unfortunately, this is a difficult question to answer without more information. It would help me to know the type of LLC your friend has and what ownership or relationship your friend's LLC or other two companies under it will have with the new business that you... View More

Generally speaking, yes. However, the state you want to do business might require you to register your business with them, to obtain a license for your type of business, to register for sales tax, etc. You should consult an attorney in the jurisdiction you are wanting to do business in to see what... View More

You could create a parent company entity, or you could create standalone entities. Both would be viable strategies, depending on your concerns and the risks related to the businesses.

The appropriate type of entity is very much dependent upon the situation. An LLC may not be the... View More

There are specific requirements governing when a business entity must register to conduct business in Texas. An attorney would need to know all the facts about the business to answer this question. The address of the business is not the registered agent's office. Typically, the business... View More

This is a very complex and specific question that cannot be fully addressed on here. As a starting point, this government resource explains the basics of copyright and trademark in the music industry:

https://www.uspto.gov/learning-and-resources/ip-policy/musicians-and-artists-profile... View More

An attorney would need to know more about the program to advise on what type of business structure to use. There are many factors to consider when forming a business. It would be best to have a lawyer review a contract with a school district.

If you register a business name in Texas, the Texas secretary of state will not let someone else register the same name in Texas. However, someone could register that name in another state or use it as a trade name. Registering a business name does not provide trademark rights. If you want to... View More

Most states require companies that sell products in the state to register to conduct business in the state. An LLC that is not properly registered to conduct business and intermingles transactions with a sole proprietor has a decent chance of losing its ability to shield the owner or owners from... View More

Texas law does not require you to put the building in an LLC, although doing so may provide liability protection. An attorney would need to understand the entire situation and review the title documents to advise on how to structure the LLC and what assets it should hold.

Generally, a contract is only binding on the parties who sign the contract. If the bank is not a party to the contract, it does not have to follow it. You and your business partner can contractually agree to limit the money each of you can withdraw from the account. However, you would not be... View More

Most likely, you can sell the products. Generally, you are free to resell what you rightfully purchased. There is a possibility that one of the brands may have brand use guidelines that restrict how you can market their products. An attorney would need to know more to give a certain answer to... View More

If you don't do anything to create liability, probably not. Depending on how much money you make, there may be tax advantages to having your income pass through a business entity that is taxed as an S corporation.

The state of Texas does not require a person to hire an attorney to organize an LLC. But, there are so many mistakes that can be made, it is unlikely that an LLC, or any business entity, formed and managed without legal counsel will be effective in the long run or in the face of litigation.