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Answered 8 years ago by Michael Charles Doland (Unclaimed Profile) |
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If you bought the gift card with a credit card you may have some recourse. You could try suing in small claims court. But normally, you have lost your money.
If you bought the gift card with a credit card you may have some recourse. You could try suing in small claims court. But normally, you have lost... Read More
Unless the business contacts and referral sources, or other information your former employee is using to compete, are trade secrets and/or other confidential proprietary information, she has every right to use them to compete with you. Incidentally, except under circumstances which are not apparent from your question (i.e. your ex had sold the business to you), employee non-compete agreements are invalid under California law.... Read More
Unless the business contacts and referral sources, or other information your former employee is using to compete, are trade secrets and/or other... Read More
Answered 8 years and a month ago by Michael Charles Doland (Unclaimed Profile) |
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So long as it is not a scam or a violation of consumer protection laws and you pay your employees or independent contractors and you have a business license, why not?
So long as it is not a scam or a violation of consumer protection laws and you pay your employees or independent contractors and you have a business... Read More
Answered 8 years and 2 months ago by Bruce A. Hatkoff (Unclaimed Profile) |
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Prior to providing a response, we will need to know the name of the insurance carrier so as to avoid any potential conflict. If you can provide this information, we can provide some general direction as to how to deal with the issues presented.
Prior to providing a response, we will need to know the name of the insurance carrier so as to avoid any potential conflict. If you can provide this... Read More
Answered 8 years and 2 months ago by Michael Charles Doland (Unclaimed Profile) |
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There is no bar on a sales rep distributing as part of his agreed commission. There is no requirement that the company do so. It is called "freedom of contract". You must, however, receive a written representation agreement where compensated by commisions under Calfiornia law.
There is no bar on a sales rep distributing as part of his agreed commission. There is no requirement that the company do so. It is called "freedom... Read More
Answered 8 years and 2 months ago by Michael Charles Doland (Unclaimed Profile) |
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If used in conjuction with other words, you need to file a DBA.
There are other benefits, such as public notice of your rights.
Trademarking your goods and/or services is another option foryou to consider.
If used in conjuction with other words, you need to file a DBA.
There are other benefits, such as public notice of your rights.
Trademarking your... Read More
Answered 8 years and 2 months ago by Michael Charles Doland (Unclaimed Profile) |
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You can have employees or independent contractors who you can pay but not share profits with.
You cannot engage in prohibited activities such as capping, referral fees, you know, you passed the bar including the professional ethics portion.
If in doubt, call you malpractice carrier. If you have no malpractice insurance, get some. You can also consider calling the Bar Attorney Hotline. ... Read More
You can have employees or independent contractors who you can pay but not share profits with.
You cannot engage in prohibited activities such as... Read More
Answered 8 years and 2 months ago by Michael Charles Doland (Unclaimed Profile) |
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You do not "forgeit" property your corporation owned/owns just because someone else now has the name. There are common law trademark issues, unfair competition issues, etc. about the name.
Think about your corporation not under its name but under the corporate number assigned by the Secretary of State. You should probably cntact the "new" corporaiton and see what you can work out and avoid litigation, which is very, very expensive. ... Read More
You do not "forgeit" property your corporation owned/owns just because someone else now has the name. There are common law trademark issues, unfair... Read More
Answered 8 years and 3 months ago by Michael Charles Doland (Unclaimed Profile) |
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In 40 years I have only seen the corporate veil pierced once in properly formed and maintained LLC or corporation.
There are tax benefits available in an entity whcih are not available to a sole proprietorship.
Finally, I have no idea what liability could happy by sitting in a room playing games and puzzles. ... Read More
In 40 years I have only seen the corporate veil pierced once in properly formed and maintained LLC or corporation.
There are tax benefits available... Read More
Answered 8 years and 3 months ago by Michael Charles Doland (Unclaimed Profile) |
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Any "business" attorney can do so. PS you are smart to hire an attorney. The fee is modest and 99% of the corporations set up from online sources are set up and maintained defectively. The person does not realize that until a problem, like a lawsuit, occurs.
Any "business" attorney can do so. PS you are smart to hire an attorney. The fee is modest and 99% of the corporations set up from online sources are... Read More
Answered 8 years and 3 months ago by Michael Charles Doland (Unclaimed Profile) |
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An asset sale will cut off claims as to the assets transferred so long as you follow the "bulk transfer" procedures.
I have no idea whoa a "full legal dd" means.
An asset sale will cut off claims as to the assets transferred so long as you follow the "bulk transfer" procedures.
I have no idea whoa a "full... Read More
Answered 8 years and 4 months ago by Michael Charles Doland (Unclaimed Profile) |
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The business may have sold the trademark before closing. There are other similar scenarios. Further, unless you are using the mark in commerce you have no right to register the mark, except on an intent to use basis.
The business may have sold the trademark before closing. There are other similar scenarios. Further, unless you are using the mark in commerce you... Read More
Answered 8 years and 5 months ago by Michael Charles Doland (Unclaimed Profile) |
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If there will be foreign shareholders, it must be an LLC for tax pass-through treatment to avoid double taxation since a foreigner cannot be an shareholder in a Subchapter S corporation. If no foreign owners, either one will work.
If there will be foreign shareholders, it must be an LLC for tax pass-through treatment to avoid double taxation since a foreigner cannot be an... Read More
Answered 8 years and 5 months ago by Michael Charles Doland (Unclaimed Profile) |
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You are looking for a business transaction attorney. Lawyers usually charge by the hour. Some will agree to a fixed fee, e.g. I will do a review and give you a written report for 2 hours of work. Then the attorney fee, experience, intelligence enter the analysis.
Good luck.
You are looking for a business transaction attorney. Lawyers usually charge by the hour. Some will agree to a fixed fee, e.g. I will do a review and... Read More
Answered 8 years and 6 months ago by Michael Charles Doland (Unclaimed Profile) |
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No. The articles of incorporation of a not for profit, whether public benefit, mutual benefit etc. are totally different from that of a for profit. There are no shareholders at all, no distribution of profit and an irrevocable dedication of all assets to charitable use during and after the its existence. There are other potential vehicles
There are "benefit corporations" (Not public benefit corporations) and "flexible purpose" corporations, but your specfic question and goal cannot be achieved as you propose. ... Read More
No. The articles of incorporation of a not for profit, whether public benefit, mutual benefit etc. are totally different from that of a for profit.... Read More