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I have sold under the name for over 10 years own the name of my business on every platform out there but 1 and just found out someone within my state is now trying to use my name to sell similar items on another platform. I do also have my name as a registered LLC and has been for over 5 years, I... View More 
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answered on Mar 15, 2024
If your business name is registered as an LLC within your state, you generally have legal rights to that name within that jurisdiction, especially for the business category or industry in which you're operating. The fact that another entity is using your established business name to sell... View More
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answered on Mar 14, 2024
If your employer illegally altered your federal and state W-4 forms without your consent, leading to a situation where you were unable to receive a tax refund, you may have grounds for taking legal action. Such actions by an employer can have serious implications for your finances and legal... View More
so both couples have their own homes and bills, they stay together about 85% of the time which is split between the 2 homes. what considers them living together by law?
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answered on Mar 14, 2024
The legal definition of "living together" or cohabitation varies by state and depending on the context (such as for tax purposes, government benefits, or legal proceedings). In general, factors that may be considered when determining whether a couple is living together include:
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answered on Mar 13, 2024
If you are a U.S. permanent resident applicant with a pending I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status), your spouse may be eligible to join you in the United States. However, the process and timeline depend on various factors:
1. If your spouse was included as a... View More
I have been told the prosecutor has immunity. I lost a year of my life because of her malicious prosecution. Is there anything else I can do?
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answered on Mar 11, 2024
In cases where a prosecutor has brought charges against you that were subsequently dismissed, it can be difficult to seek recourse due to the doctrine of prosecutorial immunity. However, there are a few potential avenues you could explore:
1. Malicious prosecution lawsuit: While prosecutors... View More
is copywrighted or trademarked
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answered on Mar 11, 2024
To determine if "Go and Glow Tanning Co." is trademarked or copyrighted, you can follow these steps:
1. Trademark Search:
- Visit the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) website: https://www.uspto.gov/
- Click on "Trademarks" and then... View More
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answered on Mar 8, 2024
When you're receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI), it's important to understand how changes in your financial situation can impact your benefits. SSI is designed to help individuals with limited income and resources, and the Social Security Administration (SSA) takes into account... View More
I want everything that is available to me. Do I have to get an attorney from Philadelphia
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answered on Mar 8, 2024
I do not have enough information to give a good answer to this question. I would need to know where the divorce was filed. Was it filed in Virginia or Pennsylvania? If it was filed in Virginia, then hire a Virginia lawyer. If it was filed in Pennsylvania then hire a Pennsylvania lawyer. If the... View More
My wife started working at a Kindercare and while in training was informed by co-workers that the time during her training on campus was not paid. She has been doing her time sheet and clocking in at 0930. Is this legal in Virginia Fairfax area? To be at work during training but not be paid for the... View More
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answered on Mar 8, 2024
In Virginia, and indeed across many jurisdictions, the law typically requires that employees be paid for training time if the training is mandated by the employer and is directly related to the employee's job. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which sets out minimum wage and overtime... View More
Pictures and videos from last years of our marriage. How do I handle this?
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answered on Mar 7, 2024
Infidelity is something that can cause the breakdown of a marriage. You do not say if you are seeking a divorce or what the reason is that you want to confront him so it is difficult to answer your question, however, you can always discuss your issues and concerns with your spouse. I am sorry for... View More
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answered on Mar 6, 2024
If you last lived together in Virginia, you can go to the following court website to see if a divorce has been filed https://eapps.courts.state.va.us/CJISWeb/circuit.jsp You will want to go to the circuit court where you live and, if different, where you last lived together. You can check... View More
A man and a women get married, joining each other with 1 child each from a previous marriage. Together they have 1 child together. Over 30 years pass and the mother dies suddenly without a will. Father gets everything. Father remarries someone from a foreign country, she has two adult children and... View More
answered on Mar 6, 2024
First of all, if the first wife in your questions dies without a will in Virginia, the laws of intestate succession govern the distribution of her probate assets. In this case, the husband would receive one-third (not including potential spousal claims) and all of the children of the wife would... View More
Fee is unreasonable for such service. Are fees regulated anywhere?Also includes brush pickup 1 t week. City many times fails to do? Can I subtract from my bill?
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answered on Mar 4, 2024
The fees for garbage and brush pickup services, as well as the policies regarding who can opt out, are typically determined by local government regulations. The ability for businesses to opt out of such services while individuals cannot may be based on different service needs or contracts between... View More
My dad passed and his attorney is now the executor of his estate. This attorney was having private conversations with one of my sisters and not sharing information equally. I told him I'd retained an attorney of my own and now he won't speak to me at all. Said he legally can't speak... View More
answered on Feb 28, 2024
Sometimes, lying is its own reward. The lawyer is not allowed to communicate with a represented client without the permission of the other lawyer. Since you don't have a lawyer, he can't ask for permission. He probably doesn't want to anyway, since he's responsible for keeping... View More
We are sleeping separately in different rooms.
answered on Feb 28, 2024
In the case of Bchara v. Bchara, the Virginia Court of Appeals recognized that a husband and wife could live separate and apart under the same roof. The inquiry for a particular separation is fact specific. The concept of a separation under the same roof is not universally accepted throughout... View More
Of Black Mold growing and thriving in certain damp spots of the apartment along with other numerous things that I just let slide because of my situation and things I could do about it at the time. Is there anything I can do to result in my benefit?
answered on Feb 27, 2024
In Virginia, you can file a tenant's assertion asking the landlord to make certain repairs if it is a material non-compliance with the lease, a violation of law, a fire hazard, or a serious threat to the life/health/safety of the tenant if not promptly treated. There are things you have to do... View More
turn in to my drive way, left turn and I was turning in front of him, there was a far distance then all of a sudden very close to me, he never touched breaks and no break marks on road. I think he was speeding and might have been able to react better. I know I got the ticket but not sure if I... View More
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answered on Feb 26, 2024
If it were me, I would appear if possible. A judge has options for reducing or even dismissing a ticket like this. An amended charge of improper driving (only 3 demerit points) or even dismissal with completion of a driver improvement clinic might be possible depending on the circumstances of the... View More
would i still be able to own a gun if it was dropped to a misdemeanor
answered on Feb 26, 2024
It really does depend on what you were charged with. Most misdemeanors do not result in the loss of firearm privileges, while some do (most commonly domestic violence convictions). It's also important to know that if a protective order was issued against you as part of your conviction, that... View More
would i still be able to own a gun if it was dropped to a misdemeanor
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answered on Feb 25, 2024
While your felony charge being dropped to a misdemeanor is a positive development, it's important to understand that federal law still prohibits individuals convicted of any misdemeanor crime of domestic violence from possessing firearms. Additionally, state laws regarding firearm ownership... View More
patent number-420070276359
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answered on Feb 25, 2024
Once a patent has been submitted to the patent office and granted a patent number, it typically cannot be reestablished. The patent office grants patents based on the novelty, usefulness, and non-obviousness of the invention at the time of submission. If your patent application was rejected or... View More
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