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If a business closes that has a trademark logo can anyone apply for it

Answered 8 years and 4 months ago by Michael Charles Doland (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business
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

Hoe do I make a business lease legal? contract between both partys signed and notorized?

Answered 8 years and 4 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business
New York has forms of leases for this type of deal.  Do not re-invent the wheel.
New York has forms of leases for this type of deal.  Do not re-invent the wheel.

can you review our bylaws per 501c3?

Answered 8 years and 4 months ago by Michael Charles Doland (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business
Your question seems to contain my prior answer. 
Your question seems to contain my prior answer. 

Do I have to pay taxes for outsourced employees?

Answered 8 years and 4 months ago by Michael Charles Doland (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business
If the outside developers are independent contractors they pay their own taxes depending on where they are located. 
If the outside developers are independent contractors they pay their own taxes depending on where they are located. 

Do I have to pay taxes for outsourced employees?

Answered 8 years and 4 months ago by Michael Charles Doland (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business
Three postings in six minutes won't get you more or better answers. 
Three postings in six minutes won't get you more or better answers. 

Do I have to pay taxes on outsourced developers?

Answered 8 years and 4 months ago by Michael Charles Doland (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business
Three postings in six minutes won't get you more or better answers. 
Three postings in six minutes won't get you more or better answers. 

Is there any advantages or disadvantages opening a c-corp vs

Answered 8 years and 4 months ago by Michael Charles Doland (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business
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

can you review our bylaws per 501c3?

Answered 8 years and 4 months ago by Michael Charles Doland (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business
Any business transaction lawyer with experience in not for profits can review the bylaws. It ought to take no more than a few hours. 
Any business transaction lawyer with experience in not for profits can review the bylaws. It ought to take no more than a few hours. 

We need to review our Bylaws if they are complying with 501c3

Answered 8 years and 4 months ago by Michael Charles Doland (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business
Any business transaction lawyer with experience in not for profits can review those bylaws. It sholdn't be more than a couple hour project. 
Any business transaction lawyer with experience in not for profits can review those bylaws. It sholdn't be more than a couple hour project. 

I was at work lifting a piano and got hurt. Hernia. When I started working for my current employer, i was told wont lift over 75 lbs.

Answered 8 years and 4 months ago by Michael Charles Doland (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business
What you have is a workers compensation claim, not a negligence claim.
What you have is a workers compensation claim, not a negligence claim.

What kind of lawyer should i contact to look over a buisness contract. For a business my husband eill be taking over and making payments on? Fee?

Answered 8 years and 4 months ago by Michael Charles Doland (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business
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

I was asked to remove car magnet signs from my person car...Legal?

Answered 8 years and 4 months ago by attorney Hon. Max L Rosenberg   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business
Legally you have the right to keep you magnets on your car.  I do not know how that will effect your employment. Perhaps it might make sense to remove them when you are parked in their lot? Please remember that if you do not have a contract with your employer, you are an employee at will and they can fire you...at will. Best of luck. Feel free to contact us if you need any further information or if you have other difficulties. 203.870.670... Read More
Legally you have the right to keep you magnets on your car.  I do not know how that will effect your employment. Perhaps it might make sense to... Read More

I bought a business which was grossly misrepresented. The sellers told me things which are not true. Do I have any legal recourse?

Answered 8 years and 4 months ago by attorney Bruce Robins   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business
You may have a claim for fraudulent inducement, which is based on ,syrtos; misrepresentations of fact on which you reasonably relied by entering into the purchase contract.  If you succeed on this claim, you should be able to rescind the contract and get your money back, or alternatively recover the damages you suffered due to the fraud, i.e. the difference in value between what you got and the value it would have had if the representations had been true.... Read More
You may have a claim for fraudulent inducement, which is based on ,syrtos; misrepresentations of fact on which you reasonably relied by entering into... Read More

I have 3 years contracts with my customers to provide linen rental service. If I sell them to another party are they still binding on the customer?

Answered 8 years and 4 months ago by attorney Bruce Robins   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business
Contracts other than personal services contracts (e.g. a contract for a particular entertainer to perform at your affair) are generally assignable unless they provide otherwise.
Contracts other than personal services contracts (e.g. a contract for a particular entertainer to perform at your affair) are generally assignable... Read More

can your old employeer keep your last check over uniforms not being returned

Answered 8 years and 5 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business
Contact the department of labor ask it your question.
Contact the department of labor ask it your question.

Can someone sue me and my business personally and use my nickname on lawsuit?

Answered 8 years and 5 months ago by attorney Bruce Robins   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business
I am not admitted to practice in Texas, and it is possible that the law is different in Texas (but I doubt it), but the fact that a nickmane was used, or the name was misspelled, or some other minor error makes absolutely no difference to anything.  Indeed, plainitffs often name "John Does" whan they don't yet have all the information they need about the responsible party.  If your husband was served, he better respond; I wouldn't count on the nickname issue allowing him to vacate a default.... Read More
I am not admitted to practice in Texas, and it is possible that the law is different in Texas (but I doubt it), but the fact that a nickmane was... Read More

I am co owner of a business, how do I sell out my part

Answered 8 years and 5 months ago by attorney Bruce Robins   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business
What type of business is it, i.e. a sole proprietorship, a partnership, a corporation, an llc?  What do its governing papers (shareholders' agreement, membership agreement, partnership agreement, etc.) say about selling an interest?
What type of business is it, i.e. a sole proprietorship, a partnership, a corporation, an llc?  What do its governing papers (shareholders'... Read More

How can I get to see video of a jewelry store transaction

Answered 8 years and 5 months ago by attorney Bruce Robins   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business
If you believe that the store stole the other rings, you can sue it, and seek any video footage relevant to the transaction in discovery.
If you believe that the store stole the other rings, you can sue it, and seek any video footage relevant to the transaction in discovery.

sale destribution license liquor

Answered 8 years and 5 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business
There are lawyers and expediters that specialize in this work.
There are lawyers and expediters that specialize in this work.

Can I sue a company for refusing to pay invoices for invoices my business completed

Answered 8 years and 5 months ago by attorney Bruce Robins   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business
Is the company a separate legal entity, like a corporation or llc?  If so, and if your agreement was with the company, not the owner individually, your claim would be against the company.  The same applies to your business.  If it is a separate legal entity, and if it was the contracting party, it, not you, would be the plaintiff in the lawsuit.... Read More
Is the company a separate legal entity, like a corporation or llc?  If so, and if your agreement was with the company, not the owner... Read More

Can my dad recieve of his pension even though he was 1/4 of a year short of retiring?

Answered 8 years and 5 months ago by attorney Bruce Robins   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business
Your dad's rights depend on what the pension documents say.  You need to read them, or better yet have a Washington attorney read them for you.  You should do this soon; after 12 years your dad may well be too late now even if he had some rights at the time.
Your dad's rights depend on what the pension documents say.  You need to read them, or better yet have a Washington attorney read them for... Read More

Is there a statute of limitations regarding how long a Company can bill you for a past invoice?

Answered 8 years and 5 months ago by attorney Bruce Robins   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business
The company is claiming that you breached a contract by failing to pay for shipping charges.  Each jurisdiction has a statute of limitations on a breach of contract claim, but as far as I know it is more than 2 years everywhere in the US.  I don't know what jurisdiction's law applies to your situation, but he Oklahoma statute of limitations for breach of a written contract is 5 years from breach.... Read More
The company is claiming that you breached a contract by failing to pay for shipping charges.  Each jurisdiction has a statute of limitations on... Read More

I have a phrase that I would like to own the rights to for future profit. Could I receive assistance with researching this idea?

Answered 8 years and 5 months ago by Paul J. Hanley (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business
Phrases themselves are not subject to trademark protection, unless they describe a product or service.
Phrases themselves are not subject to trademark protection, unless they describe a product or service.

my car was hit by a city bus but air bag didnt deploy. What can i do?

Answered 8 years and 5 months ago by Julie Unangst Quinn (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business
You have a claim against the Regional Transit Authority for the damages.  Please call us if you want more information.     Thank you Julie quinn
You have a claim against the Regional Transit Authority for the damages.  Please call us if you want more information.     Thank... Read More

We ( a corporation ) lost a case in the NY Supreme Court and the Judge found us in contempt and ordered us to pay the legal fees of the plaintiff.

Answered 8 years and 5 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business
What happened to you is not normal.  Contempt is rare.  Talk to your lawyer about why you were put in this position.  You are not going to get this reviewed or overturned.  Pay it.  If you want the law, hire a better lawyer.
What happened to you is not normal.  Contempt is rare.  Talk to your lawyer about why you were put in this position.  You are not... Read More
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