Connecticut Business Legal Questions

You state that there are unpaid taxes of the prior business owner.  If that is acccurate, you would probably not be liable for his/her taxes (although you should be careful if you are buying any assets from this person, as it is possible that tax liens have attached to the assets; although you would not technically owe any taxes, you would be buying the assets subject to the liens, and the taxing authority could foreclose).  However, I'm not sure it is accurate.  Are you sure that the taxes are owed by the person from whom you're buying the business and not the business itself?  There is a big difference and if, for example, you are buying a corporation or llc which owes taxes, that entity would still owe the taxes even under new ownership.  Also, even if you are not buying the business entity, but only the assets of the business entity, if you continue on with the same business (same customers, same products/services, same location, etc.) there could theoretically be successor liability for the taxes.... Read More

An LLC would be easiest to set up. A 501c7 is a bit more complex.  Also it might not apply as you intend to profit off of the services you will provide your actors.  It sounds like you are creating an agency.  I have a lot of experience in this field. Please feel free to reach out to us if you would like help setting up your company. 203.870.6700... Read More

Chris, I think you are going to need an experienced attorney to negotiate you terms with your partner and/or litigate any breach of your partnership contract.  My firm regularly handles these types of business disputes and would be happy to speak with you further about it. 203.870.6700. Please feel free to contact us and mention this question/response.... Read More

An EIN, Employer Identificatin Number, is the taxpayer identificaton by which your business will be known to the IRS, just like an individual uses a Social Security Number.  Businesses may need EIN's for many reasons, but certianly the business needs an EIN if it has employees and/or if it is taxed as a corporation or partnership.  If you are going to operate your business as a sole proprietorship and have no other employees,  you may not need an EIN.  Whether you should structure your business as a corporation, an LLC, or some other structure is a different issue.... Read More

In order to answer this question,  I need to know exactly when the judgment was acquired. I need to know if you own any real property, keep any money in the bank, and/or get paid salary or paychecks.  If there is a judgment, it stands to reason that an attorney will try and execute on it by way of garnishment of pay or liening property or executing on bank accounts.  However, it is possible they dropped the ball and may have passed the statute of limitations.  Please feel to contact us for more information. 203.870.6700... Read More

Yes.  Absent a contract limiting an employer’s right to terminate someone’s employment, an employee can be fired for any reason not prohibited by statute (e.g. race, nationalit, age).  The good news is that saying someone is acting like a dick is a statement of opinion, not fact, and thus not actionable as defamation. ... Read More

If I were you, I would start by creating an LLC, obtaining an EIN number and opening a seperate bank account for the business.  You should also make sure you have an agent of service and if you do this only as dba, make sure you get registered with the town you are in.  My office handles all these matters for many small business owners.  Please feel free to contact us for further assistance.... Read More

You need a life coach with a question like that.  However if you wish to discuss your life and opportunities that abound around you, I am the right kind of lawyer for you to talk to. Unfortunately, if you wish to speak about this with anyone qualified to give you real direction, you can expect to pay a consult fee.  If this makes sense to you, then I urge you to contact my offices.... Read More

This question can only be propertly answered after reviewing all the applicable contracts.  It should be possible to acomplish what you are proposing, however, it would need to be well planned and drafted out. If you would like to hire an attorney to handle drafting, reviewing or working with your contracts, please feel free to contact us.... 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 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

An LLC is the least expensive to open, operate and manage. An LLC offers pass-through taxation, which means taxes are not paid at the business level. If you choose to become an LLC, income/loss would be reported on your personal tax return. Corporations have a set management structure where directors oversee the major business decisions and officers are responsible for the day-to-day running of the business. LLCs do not have the same formal management structure.  However, a corporation offers tax advantages as well. The "S corporation advantage," allows business owners to use business losses — like those incurred during the startup phase — on their personal tax returns as deductions. C- corps are often the preferred incorporation choice of developing businesses. Owners can hold different types of stock interests (including preferred and common stock), which allow for different levels of dividends. This is one reason why venture capitalists choose C corporations when they offer funding to a business. Investors are attracted to the prospect of dividends (often higher dividends) if the corporation makes a profit.  But for simple basic protection of your personal assetts, an LLC will do just fine. ... Read More

It may be possible to force a sale on the properties through a Partition Action or perhaps a disolution of the corporation in order to get you compensated. There may be several options available to you but I would advise seeking legal counsel very soon.   Please feel free to contact me for further assistance... Read More

You so have a contract to make payments. If there is no writing, you have an oral contract. You also were "unjustly enriched", by getting the car. He can not take your car, but you can be suit based on the agreement or for the car'still value. The you assets including the car can be attached  and ultimately taken. If you agree you made a deal you should honor it.... Read More

If they still advirtise it, you can contact the department of consumer protection.  they ar e free to change thier policy if they stop the ad.  YOu are also free  to go elsewhere and give bad reiews if you feel you are cheated.  The cost of a law suit would not make sense in such a case. good luck.  ... Read More

The primary case is against the drunk and drugged driver even if some of your sons injury is due to the Hospital mistreatment. The hospital may have additional responsibility if they did not take proper care under medical standards for your son, but the damages will be only those that were made worse by their improper actions.  Feel free to call for a free consultation.  Adler Law Group, LLC  860-282-8686... Read More