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We are a incorporated as a C-corp but not officially up and running yet. We have no board of directors. Just him and I are "employees", although not taking salaries.
answered on Feb 6, 2016
Best to have a lawyer review the situation, advise and document the transaction.
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answered on Feb 4, 2016
I most states only 1, but check with a Hawaii business lawyer.
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answered on Feb 4, 2016
Unclear what you are asking. A local business lawyer can help.
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LLC to S corporation
answered on Aug 28, 2015
Talk to a local tax lawyer or CPA.
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Need to document the chain of reasoning for a commercial decision and that involves asking lawyers for their guidance on a few points, is it correct use of the word "opinion" ? Would it be using the correct terminology to contact an attorney and tell him/her that you have a question you... View More
answered on Dec 10, 2014
The answer is governed by statute. In pertinent part, § 13.1-1059, entitled Transactions not constituting doing business, reads as follows:.
A. The following activities of a foreign limited liability company, among others, do not constitute transacting business within the meaning of this... View More
answered on Apr 25, 2011
This depends in part on when the obligation was entered into (before or after the corporation was purged) and what sort of debts they are. Some debts, particularly obligations to pay certain taxes, can bind officers of a corporation. Also, if the corporation was purged and did not exist at the... View More
I have a Core energetics 4 year certification and an MSW
answered on Feb 8, 2011
Most of the professional regulations fall in Title 54.1 of the Virginia code (see http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+TOC5401000). They are broken down by professions there, with several chapters dedicated to the healing arts, as you put it.
answered on Feb 7, 2011
If this is in response to a subpoena, there is a reasonableness requirement for your charge. There are a lot fewer firm rules about costs and fees than most people think.
An employee of an institution is issued a promissory note by the institution and the note is secured by a deed of trust. Real estate owned by the borrower serves as security for the note. Under the Virginia Uniform Custodial Trust Act, may another employee of the institution serve as the trustee... View More
answered on Feb 5, 2011
Is it allowed, yes, is it advisable is a fact based analysis that depends on the goals of the parties, and especially the trust instrument. Given the level of complexity you are discussing, you are far beyond the point of needing professional paid legal advice, rather than advice trough online... View More
answered on Jan 26, 2011
If you are talking about a private sector RFP, there is nothing that prohibits you asking. The party who set it up may refuse to answer. If it is a third party that set up the bidding process they may have a contract prohibiting the third party from disclosing any information about other... View More
answered on Jan 16, 2011
The assets and liabilities of two companies can be combined and continue in a one of the two companies. Or they can all be transferred to a new company. Under all circumstances there should be a formal transfer. One of you biggest problems is going to be contracts with third parties to prohibit... View More
The offer was for DVD lessons, charting and access to the website. I understood it to begin when I signed up for charting. They claim the money back guarantee started from date contract signed. They claim only the charting was a delayed start. The contract has many contradictions. One place it... View More
answered on Jan 16, 2011
Completely invalidating a contract under Virginia law is difficult. For those portions in which there are contradictions if the other party drafted the contract you will probably receive the most favorable term listed in the contract. If you have been promised something in the contract that you... View More
The company consists of 10 members. The By-laws reads it takes 2/3 of 11 to call a meeting to order. What if 2 people protest. What legal steps have to be taken to call a meeting and change the Bylaws?
answered on Jan 16, 2011
Generally no, Court is not necessary. Your articles of incorporation, bylaws, or other governing documents will control the situation. In the absence of provisions in those documents the default position allows for the "corporation" to call a special meeting. Votes to change the bylaws... View More
answered on Jan 13, 2011
In a court of the Commonwealth of Virginia, generally no. Judges will often give a little leeway at the very first Court appearance, but if you file a case as a plaintiff without an attorney you run a serious risk of dismissal.
For administrative hearings it depends on the rules of the agency.
May a corporation chartered in Virginia that is privately owned with stockholders designate a board member who is non voting when their corporate documents (By Laws and Articles of Incorporation) do not address voting rights of Directors?
answered on Dec 23, 2010
The Virginia law pretty clearly implies that every director has to have the right to vote. Doing otherwise could cause a court to invalidate action taken by the board of directors on a close vote.
answered on Dec 17, 2010
The definition depends on which state or federal law you are looking at. Generally, though, and interested party is one that is directly affected by an action or inaction of the body or office you wish to protest. For instance, for bid protests under the GAO regulations, an interested party is... View More
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