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I am a truck driver. In one of my deliveries, my trailer was damaged by one of the employees of the warehouse. They have accepted responsibility but have neglected my claim for the diminished value of mu trailer. I was going to sell it for 70k but now due to the accident the value of the trailer... View More 
answered on Apr 16, 2022
A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. I'm sorry for the damages to your trailer. You have a number of options. The first would be the cheapest, which is trying to continue negotiations. At this point, you may have already resolved the matter. But if... View More
I would prefer for it to be some type of corporation.
I saw this list: https://www.rocketlawyer.com/business-and-contracts/starting-a-business/non-profit-incorporation/legal-guide/types-of-non-profits
501(c)(7) doesnt really fit because we would not be limited to membership.... View More
answered on Apr 5, 2022
Most lawyers who offer advice on a question like this will ask a lot of questions to dig deeper into the details before offering advice. I have about fifteen that I go through when somebody is asking for advice on whether to form a nonprofit.
First, some background to be sure we are on the... View More
answered on Apr 4, 2022
Congratulations on being a business owner!
The business will be valued as part of your overall estate. The profits generated from your business can factor in to the overall value of your business. How your business is valued will depend on many factors, including the type of business... View More
Title. The car was repossessed after I fired their son and I guess they stopped making payments then. The Lien holder gave me the car with my name as the customer without any payment due and I have a paper with all information saying so. Would the car then be mine?
The first part of the... View More
answered on Apr 3, 2022
If you only paid the lienholder, but not the actual seller, then the vehicle would still belong to the seller. The lienholder can only release its lien; it cannot give you title to the vehicle (unless the lienholder had repoed the vehicle).
If you only paid the seller, but not the... View More
These vehicles were provided to the US military from 1984 - 1987. I believe similar brush guards were an option on GM trucks as early as the 1960's. I would like to reproduce this brush guard for the same GM vehicles and other vehicles with slight modifications. Thanks for any help you can... View More
answered on Mar 29, 2022
Sorry to be getting to this so late.
This is a common type of question, but unless the brush guard was ornamental, finding the patent is not going to be very helpful. The drawings that come with patents are there to help the reader understand the invention, and are not meant to be... View More
The survey is a questionnaire to be administered as part of a education grant.
answered on Mar 28, 2022
I see that you are located in Albuquerque, NM but are asking a business law question for Texas. If this is a Texas legal matter, my thoughts are as follows:
I recommend that you have an attorney review your original contract and all recorded conversations with the contractor. After an... View More
So the website is pulsz.come and I had won bit on there site was around 200k at 1 point and when it came to paying out they took over a month and said they were going to and then closed my account and said I had two accounts which I did no and explained to them multiple times and then told them my... View More
answered on Feb 9, 2022
Yes, you can hire a business attorney/litigator to work on this issue for you to help you recover the funds.
When does his partnership end?
answered on Feb 9, 2022
If your partner has passed away, I am sorry to the hear that. I am not able to tell by your question, therefore I will provide you with two answers.
1. If your partner has died, and you have not met with an attorney or made an legally enforceable plan prior to his death for such an event,... View More
If I receive a notice for a hearing to NOT revoke our "limited sales, exercise and taxes" while having small outstanding sales taxes, would I need to pay them if I'm looking to dissolve my LLC regardless?
We created a company that wasn't profitable and we ended up not... View More
answered on Jan 30, 2022
You will still owe the taxes whether the LLC is dissolved or not.
I foolishly believed a friend when he said that participating in gifting circles was not illegal. I only paid money into the gifting circle. I never spoke with, promoted, or recruited anyone into this circle. I am being looked at as a possible suspect for promoting a pyramid scheme. The law... View More
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answered on Jan 25, 2022
To start, please do not tell anyone else, what actions you have done, unless they are an attorney. From what you wrote, Technically, you probably did not commit a crime when you joined the pyramid by tendering money for membership. However, if the police are talking to you or have told you that you... View More
Question about Anonymous LLC from New Mexico.
If operating in Texas for an at home operated online business, but no items will actually be made in the home. It's a publishing company to have books made by Amazon or print on demand company's.
answered on Jan 24, 2022
I recommend that you hire a business attorney, so that you are equipped to make the best decision for your business and are protected from liability.
ie. The Bakery Shop vs The Bakery Shoppe Cupcakes & Treats
answered on Jan 12, 2022
Yes, you can shorten your DBA name or use an entirely different name. I often work with clients to help them with this process.
answered on Dec 27, 2021
You have to look at the bylaws to see how and when directors can be added to the corporation. If the bylaws are silent on that matter, it may require a majority vote of shares held by the shareholders to increase the number of directors.
Do the bylaws all for annual appointment of directors... View More
I had a mentor that would have me sign contract with “businesses” that were really not real. Not only were they not real but I was paying him upwards of 4000 a month to him. $300 was legitimate as he would meet with me as a mentor. I however have a contract through him with his parents who i... View More
answered on Dec 16, 2021
It sounds like you have multiple contracts with this person, and he has multiple assumed names (the business names on the contracts.) If you are not receiving the services you contracted for, you may be due a refund.
As to the car, it's impossible to tell from your description... View More
Case: Property owner rents out his property but he still has junked machinery on site. He decides to sell the machinery located on the current leased property and he states in the sales contract that all machinery must be removed in 15 days or buyer will have to pay a $500 penalty fee, and was... View More
answered on Dec 1, 2021
Lots of things went wrong here. The landlord/seller is trying to impose a penalty on the buyer, without incurring any damages, the Buyer isn't complying with the agreement, and the tenant is interfering in the contract. Buyer needs to pick up the equipment, the tenant needs to get out of the... View More
answered on Nov 28, 2021
You can start by registering the copyright.
Enforcement will be up to you, via civil courts.
Business PayPal account and will not return the business equipment. What can I do?
answered on Nov 12, 2021
I recommend that you meet with a business attorney. Be prepared to provided your business attorney with the terms of your operating agreement and any additional agreements between you.
They dont care what card you use, they only go cheaper if it’s cash. Where do I go to dispute these charges. It’s not fair to the consumer that they pass their charges onto me when making payment. I dont want to carry 500-1000 dollars to avoid paying 3%
answered on Nov 2, 2021
Yes, unfortuantely it is legal in Texas and almost all states. The company does have to post a notice of what they are charging you and the bill should show the charge separately, They can charge up to 3.99%. If you are a very good customer or making a large purchase, ask the store owner or manager... View More
How do I select the EIN for my second company - would it be new company name DBA as the 1st company name
answered on Oct 23, 2021
You can file an assumed name certificate to do business under the same entity as your transportation business with a different name. This will allow you to use the same EIN.
One issue with setting up your business in this manner is that if you are sued both your transpiration business and... View More
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