Questions tagged [business]
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Selling eggs along the road, unmanned [closed]
I have chickens at my property and they are great at producing egg. However a problem I have is that they produce way to many eggs for my family's need. I have heard that is a common mistake to make ...
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US: Using a fake name and profile photo to provide freelance services online - anything illgeal? [closed]
I want to anonymously perform freelancing services online, so I used an AI generator to create a picture of a human face and chose a fake name. That fake name is also the business name on my PayPal ...
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Auction question [closed]
Good morning! Does the auctioneer watch the max bids of bidder's and placing shill bids based on those values? The last bid was at $150, my max bid was $250. I was under the assumption that other ...
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Is there a requirement to provide personal information other than identity to a financial institution to activate a Power of Attorney?
If a person has a durable power of attorney that becomes active in the event the Principal becomes disabled, is an investment company for the Principal required to obtain personal financial ...
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Mobile network in 915 MHz ISM frequency band
Is it legal in the United Stated to operate a mobile/cellular network in the "unlicensed" 915 MHz ISM frequency band? I mean given I have all other permissions needed (mobile network service ...
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Outsourcing work without informing the employer: is that illegal or punishable?
I'm a freelancer and many times I simply outsource or hire a subcontractor (all ghost subcontractors) from like UpWork to do what my clients' ask from me. My clients generally do not know that I ...
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legal entity cross country relocation options [closed]
In a hypothetical scenario, Mr. Peter intends to relocate a financial group he owns 100% shares of, to a different country, say from country A to country B. What are the options to accomplish that?
My ...
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24 hour "gym" In the city
Lets say someone opens up a 24 hour "gym" installs security cameras everywhere has a couple of bathrooms but the place is made up mostly of rows and rows of couches and some workout ...
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Legality of spending public money on private enterprise
I am wondering about spending public money on private enterprise. In particular, for the city of Santa Fe, NM, USA. The enterprise is an indoor soccer franchise.
The city is being asked to cover the $...
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is reselling virtual "in game" items legal in the USA?
If I were to buy virtual in game items through third party websites which is against the game's TOS with bitcoin then resell them for more money is that legal?
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Can investors protect their business idea?
Suppose that Alice is the developer/founder of the Uber app and finds an investor for the startup company resulting in the existing Uber company. Suppose also that there is no Lyft or UberEats app out ...
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at what point is my original character considered inspired by an existing character versus, when is it considered copyright infringement?
To avoid revealing context of my question I will use an example.
Let's say I have a business, could be plumbing electrical consultation whatever.
And to promote my business I come up with a gimmick or ...
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Protection from litigation on work done for a friend
I am a resident of the state of Pennsylvania in the United States, and I occasionally do website design and hosting support for small businesses in my area. I generally don't do this for money, it is ...
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What permits needed for a company to issue its own prepaid card?
What laws apply to companies that wish to issue their own prepaid cards?
The cards can only be used to buy goods/services from the company
The cards are refundable, and the remaining balance can be ...
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Are non-disclosure contracts in effect after company closes down?
I signed an employment contract with my employer (in Canada) that included a non-disclosure agreement (I work in R&D). The agreement essentially stated that the information gained while I was ...
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After a buyout, can a company legally continue to use old testimonials?
US general law.
I'm curious...
Company [A] is in the digital services industry and has been in business for a decade. During their operations they receive many rave testimonials/reviews about their ...
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Texas Business to Consumer auto renewal contracts [closed]
I was tricked into signing an auto renewal contract for 2022 baseball select league. I told him I was only paying for the summer and fall season and he directed me to use option 1 as it was cheaper to ...
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Is there anything to stop a private business from barring a previous customer who takes a civil action against it?
Suppose that a customer C sues a shop, S, for some reason or other, whether it be discrimination, negligence, or another reason. Or they make a claim but it gets settled by the business without going ...
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Can I use a virtual mailbox on the physical and mailing address on an LLC's the articles of origination?
I’m thinking of using a virtual mailbox like this to get mail for an LLC I'm starting:
https://www.incfile.com/virtual-mailbox
It will prevent me having to put my home address on the articles of ...
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Can Bob, as the client, share any information about his project in any way he wants?
Bob hires vendor A and vendor B independently to work on a project for Bob. The two vendors are not partners, they work independently and do not communicate with each other although they are aware of ...
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How are payouts determined in civil suits?
This is a United States question.
Let's say that an airbag manufacturer makes deadly airbags (Takata) because of gross incompetence, and someone gets killed because of them. Who's entitled to ...
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Why do companies need to keep invoices for their business expenses as well as receipts?
I understand that when a limited company makes business expenses, it should keep track of invoices that their suppliers issue them, as well as receipts showing that the company has paid these invoices....
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If a business partner did not put money into the founding of the company are they still entitled to their shares?
Consider the scenario in Western Australia:
Me and 2 others want to go into business together based on what we
believe will make us profit (etc.).
The decision is to form a company, however, due to ...
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Are there examples of pyramid-scheme-like practices that are legal?
My question is about how things related to pyramid schemes can actually be strategic and ethical, and not scams.
Pyramid schemes have general characteristics related to:
leveraging personal networks ...
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Are dropservice suppliers liable for any damages to customers?
I wanted to ask a question about the dropservice business model.
We have 3 figures, the customer, the supplier and us. Dropservice is a business model in which we can have services delivered to our ...
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Registering a business without actually doing business?
Apologies for the silly question but I don't really have any background in terms of businesses or any legal matters.
I am paying for an online service that provides many features, some of which are ...
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As an investor of a business, how do you prevent the founder from holding back growth?
If you are an investor who owns 30% of a business and the founder owns 70%, how do you prevent a situation where the founder decides to always take profits and not reinvest them to grow the business? ...
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Fraudulent bankruptcy by bad management?
Bob buys a successful company for a large amount of money, on loan from a Bank. Within a year, the company is bankrupt. Assume for the sake of the question that this is due to intentional or reckless ...
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Anonymous manufacturers
Some manufacturers are not putting their names on their products: no contact numbers nor e-mail address for support to keep in touch with the manufacturer if something happens to your bought item(s).
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How should I go about talking to an Intellectual Property / Copyright expert about an ecommerce product I want to sell?
I am developing a plan to offer a selection of products of similar design in a new online shop.
These designs incorporate the Intellectual Property of others (large corporations) but in a way which I ...
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Is adjusting the shipping rates after purchase allowed?
So, I (USA) recently made an order at an online store (Japan). I paid with debit. My order was taking a while to ship but I thought nothing of it because I'm patient and shopping online is just like ...
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Do not do anything at work (Lazy)
If in an office in a company (an office job in front of the computer what) well... in fact... I look at the screen of my computer, I freeze, I do nothing for... 6 hours then I I barely work 2 hours.. ...
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Understanding electronic mail marketing under the UK's Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR)
From ICO's guide for electronic mail marketing under PECR:
... you must not send electronic mail marketing to individuals, unless:
they have specifically consented to electronic mail from you; or
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Does the creation and sale of custom action figures based on existing properties fall under the "fan merchandise" answers?
I'm an avid action figure collector, and have dabbled in trying to make my own custom action figures through the years.
I've considered the ability to make some profit off of the process, but I wasn't ...
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What kind of business license do companies like FIVERR have?
Freelancers on the website don't need a business license to create content for their customers. Fiverr is also an international company with freelancers and customers around the world. From what I ...
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Can you use a business name in the USA if its similar to another business name in another state?
There are two businesses here:
Business A: FooBar Inc., in California, which does mostly software, but also creates free content (such as photography on Instagram, and makes casual music like free ...
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Is a company legally obligated to refund a deposit on a partially finished software product?
Company A has a contract with Company B defining the scope of a software product to be delivered by Company B. The contract requires a 30% deposit to initialize the project. The contract does not ...
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How to become a Consultant for a patent applications?
When certain firms apply for patents, I hear that sometimes they contact experienced engineers who act as consultants. Personally, I am an electrical engineer (Ph.D.) and I was wondering If I can do ...
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Is it possible for a no-sales clinical or pre-clinical stage or prototype stage biotech. company to meet the IRS definition of "trade or business?"
Is it possible for a no-sales clinical/pre-clinical/prototype stage biotechnology company to have any activity carried on "for the production of income from....?"
IRS says:
"The term ...
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Shared expenses for a home office and piercing the veil
I have a single-member LLC and I am about to start software consulting with it for the first time. I have a home office and I plan on deducting utilities, internet, and so forth on my taxes. I will ...
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Can the US break-up a foreign company (specifically Bayer) after it has merged with an American one due to an increase in market power?
In 2018 Bayer and Monsanto had a huge merger. In the future it is possible that it will be in the US's interest to reverse their decision due to the sudden shift in market pressure. That said Bayer is ...
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Gave Loan After Due Date on a Contract. Is the contract still enforceable? [closed]
I loaned someone a sum of money on a contract that was dated on January 5th by both parties. The contract, however states the loan was to be sent on January 2nd and the money was sent on January 5th. ...
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Is it necessary to be certified before opening a photography studio?
Suppose that a person is not certified as a professional photographer in Nigeria, but believes that s/he has enough personal experience to run a studio.
Is there any legal problem if such a person ...
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Receiving transactions to a company bank account located in a different country
Can a company based in a country A receive incoming transactions to a bank account that belongs to the company but is in a different country?
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Is it possible to start a business with a partner and have the rigths for the software that i wrote? [closed]
So I have partnered with a guy that had an idea, but cannot write code, that's where I came in the picture.
He worked 7 years in the industry that were are trying to break into and knows the ...
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If I jointly own a piece of land in the UK and the other party starts a business. Would I be liable for the business
I jointly own a piece of land with my sibling on which we have built stables. They are planning to rent out a number of the stables to another party. The business will be their interest only (I will ...
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Trading equity with cash without Notary public
Three co-founders A, B, and C come together to build a project (startup) and sign a founders' agreement. After few months, co-founder A would not want to continue, but based on the original founders' ...
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UK: Letting rooms in your home through your own, limited company
I own and live in a house in UK with more rooms than I need, so I can rent out the surplus rooms. In UK there is a government scheme (HS223) that would allow me to earn £7500 per year tax-free, but I ...
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Can U.S. companies legally document stock buybacks as assets?
In the U.S., Jack creates a C-corporation and funds it with $100, receiving 100 shares in return. Greg, a passive investor, then gives the company $900 in exchange for 900 newly issued shares. The ...
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Where can one report a business who illegally charge surcharge for customers paying by card?
In the last few years it became illegal in the U.K. for businesses to charge £0.5 or what have you to customers who choose to pay by card. What was the name of the law that enacted this, what is the ...
