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Bank Mistake

Answered 8 years and 6 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business
You should have sued them for the money.  You still can.  A deposit is like your loan to the bank. 
You should have sued them for the money.  You still can.  A deposit is like your loan to the bank. 

Withdrawal from LLC business

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business
It requires an amendment to the Operating Agreement and a tax filing. This is around $1000.  However, you may need to amend the lease depending on what it says, and you still have liability for taxes through the date you leave the LLC.
It requires an amendment to the Operating Agreement and a tax filing. This is around $1000.  However, you may need to amend the lease depending... Read More

what is the best contractual solution when you work with artits from overseas and you have a LLC ?

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business
An internet forum is no place for this complex a question.  You must have accountants that deal with these issues, which involve international tax issues from the countries of origin.  The contract form is not the issue.  It is the way the money is paid and booked.
An internet forum is no place for this complex a question.  You must have accountants that deal with these issues, which involve international... Read More

I did a job for a company and sent the completed work to them. Now they said they don't need it and are not paying. The amount is 19,000 dollars

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business
You can sue them.  Which court depends on where they are located and you are located.
You can sue them.  Which court depends on where they are located and you are located.

I would like to know how much issubstitute for a legal analysis of the particular lease

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business
If I do not have to draft anything, and just review the landlord's draft and explain it to you, then I would accept $500.
If I do not have to draft anything, and just review the landlord's draft and explain it to you, then I would accept $500.

i have a question do i have a case if someone use my SSN to create a corporation but not include me in it

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business
I am not sure you have a case.  It depends what you want to achieve.  If you just want the record corrected, write the IRS and tell them you did not create the corporation.
I am not sure you have a case.  It depends what you want to achieve.  If you just want the record corrected, write the IRS and tell them... Read More

How can I start a charity/non profit org. In NYState?

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business
There are legal issues and accounting issues.  The legal issues are largely like any corporation.  Getting the IRS to give exempt status requires an accountant with an expertise in this area.
There are legal issues and accounting issues.  The legal issues are largely like any corporation.  Getting the IRS to give exempt status... Read More

SeeBelow:What r potential liability of all parties?Consider:Negligence;Fault;ChainOfCausation;ProximCause;AssumpOfRisk;Contributory/ComparativeNeglig.

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business
Do your own homework.  It will make you a better student.
Do your own homework.  It will make you a better student.

What is a Letter of Credit/Bond or Ceertificate of Deposit?

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Business
While a franchise company might require these, I am not aware of any State requirement.  The State requires certain licenses.
While a franchise company might require these, I am not aware of any State requirement.  The State requires certain licenses.

Can I Register a DBA for a sole proprietorship at the state level so I don't have to keep changing my business street address?

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business
Just change the address for the business and address for process service with the secretary of state. It is around $100.
Just change the address for the business and address for process service with the secretary of state. It is around $100.

Should we become an incorporated non-profit or is an unincorporated non-profit with tax exempt status enough for one large event per year?

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business
You are confusing two issues, I think.  If you are a non-profit, you pay no income tax.  However, you need a 501(c) filing with the IRS for your donors to deduct their payments to you as a charitable contribution.  This filing is unrelated to your status with NY state.  You will find it easier I think if you incorporate, but an accountant will handle the tax elections.... Read More
You are confusing two issues, I think.  If you are a non-profit, you pay no income tax.  However, you need a 501(c) filing with the IRS for... Read More

service tax for business in New York

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business
Yes you do, if you are servicing people in New York.  And you may need other licenses and permits as well.
Yes you do, if you are servicing people in New York.  And you may need other licenses and permits as well.

I need help in developing a contract & an exit strategy to retire from a medical practice in a building I own, ie rent, sell open to suggestions. Thx

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business
If you have a deal to sell already, it is a regular commercial deal.  If you are looking for a deal, there are business brokers that deal in medical practices.  You would agree to a lease assignment to the next guy.
If you have a deal to sell already, it is a regular commercial deal.  If you are looking for a deal, there are business brokers that deal in... Read More

Our China manufacturer intentionally provided us defect products & started selling our competitor's products on Amazon. We are in NYC. What can we do?

Answered 8 years and 9 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business
While you could sue in NYC, the value of any judgment is unclear.  Chinese law does not protect patents here.  You have no easy remedy, but you can call an international trade lawyer.
While you could sue in NYC, the value of any judgment is unclear.  Chinese law does not protect patents here.  You have no easy remedy, but... Read More

Am I allowed to sell homeade food on the roadside?

Answered 8 years and 9 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business
Legally, no.
Legally, no.

Exempt vs Nonexempt

Answered 8 years and 9 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business
There is no way to know without seeing the whole agreement but what you think it means could be what it means.
There is no way to know without seeing the whole agreement but what you think it means could be what it means.

Can i sue a NY 49% business corporation owner for selling my full business assets while i was on maternity leave and when i own 51% of the corporation

Answered 8 years and 9 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business
You can definitely sue.  What was done is illegal.  However, how are you going to prove your 51%?  That is the main question.
You can definitely sue.  What was done is illegal.  However, how are you going to prove your 51%?  That is the main question.

Hourly rate

Answered 8 years and 9 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Business
I do a lot of small business general counsel work by the piece, for a flat fee for each item.  It is easier that way.
I do a lot of small business general counsel work by the piece, for a flat fee for each item.  It is easier that way.

My company manufactures a product and sell to consumers. I recently found a company of which we've never heard of before selling our product

Answered 8 years and 10 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Business
No.  But the costs of dealing with it are huge.
No.  But the costs of dealing with it are huge.

dispute for services not rendered

Answered 8 years and 10 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business
Sure.  If they do not challenge yours, the money will be given back.
Sure.  If they do not challenge yours, the money will be given back.

Hi, I'm based out of NYC, My ex business partner wants to transfer his shares to me, what paper would i need to give him?

Answered 8 years and 11 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business
You need his stock certificate and a signed stock power which is usually on the back of the certificate form.
You need his stock certificate and a signed stock power which is usually on the back of the certificate form.

How should I choose a escrow lawyer and range of cost

Answered 8 years and 11 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business
What are you trying to do. There is no such thing as an "escrow lawyer". That is not a term of art.
What are you trying to do. There is no such thing as an "escrow lawyer". That is not a term of art.

Can I sue chase bank to removed the hold from my money?

Answered 8 years and 11 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business
The hold should now be released and either the funds are good or the funds are not good.  There is always a hold on new account deposits.  You can sue if there is still a hold.
The hold should now be released and either the funds are good or the funds are not good.  There is always a hold on new account deposits. ... Read More

I was hired to do a website and social media and the small business owner says she can't afford to pay me for managing the website.

Answered 9 years ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business
Whether you can retain the password until you are paid is an issue of the contract you signed.
Whether you can retain the password until you are paid is an issue of the contract you signed.

How much on average do business lawyers charge for consultation with business formation and other issues

Answered 9 years ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business
I charge on a flat fee.  "Other issues" might be other charges but I cannot say with this limited information.
I charge on a flat fee.  "Other issues" might be other charges but I cannot say with this limited information.
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