Questions tagged [business]
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How to run an online business anonymously in California? [closed]
I'm looking for a way to start an e-commerce business for a freelance artist selling some merch anonymously, ie. without having to make anyone's real names traceable on the internet, while staying on ...
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How does copyrights work for mobile/web applications?
If a mobile/web developer creates an application like Uber, then sells it to a company, and the company also wants the copyrights for the application, what happens if after few months another company ...
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What is the Irish equivalent of a German UG entity?
I am looking at some options for eventually starting a small business in Ireland (several years from now, I'm at a very early stage).
In Germany, from what I understand, there is an entity type called ...
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If I buy a domain, do I need to create an LLC?
So, I want to create a name and buy a domain for a website to use currently. However, in the future I would like it to be a business so that way I can self-publish. Do I need to create an LLC if I ...
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business activity description announcement rejection and speed of legal validity of the change
In a hypothetical scenario, Mr. Peter owns a company. He intends to change the business activity description, e.g. instead of chocolate he intends to sell tennis shoes.
Two questions please:
Can such ...
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different country of registration vs country of headquarters location
Can a company selling virtual products online be registered in a different country than is its headquarters located?
jurisdiction: EU
Thank you.
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If Microsoft and Activision Blizzard are both based in the USA, how does the UK have standing to block the merger?
Per this story from the BBC or Bloomberg
The UK Competition and Markets Authority has apparently decided to block the merger of Microsoft and Activision Blizzard. The story notes: "To go through,...
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Does insider trading exist for land or property assets?
Insider trading is defined as "the illegal practice of trading on the stock exchange to one's own advantage through having access to confidential information" and is illegal pretty much ...
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How do I share equity in a business run under my LLC?
There's a good chance I am thinking about this the wrong way but bear with me:
I am developing a service under my LLC. The service has nothing to do with the LLC so I'll file for a new DBA. I'd like ...
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Which money transfer method is better? [closed]
To send money to as an investor to a startup, is it better, for proof of transfer in a possible court case in case of dispute, to write and mail a check or wire directly through banks? If I use the ...
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Can DBAs contain names that's not my name? [duplicate]
For example, let's say the legal name is Bob Ballad. Can a DBA be registered named Tom's Video Editing? And can a website be created named tomsvideoediting.com with the "About" page ...
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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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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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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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If an employer owns any work you produce whilst employed, do you have to be un-employed before you can begin a startup?
I've always liked the idea of owning a start-up company, during my employment history I've encountered problems and developed solutions I think could be developed into an actual product. I'm concerned ...
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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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Is "not available for resale" a legally enforceable statement?
I've seen this label on coke cans at one point, and I was wondering: is this legally enforceable?
If it's not, is it possible for a retailer in any way to disallow the resale of an item purchased?
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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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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 there a Legal Requirement for Computer Companies to Include an Operating System when Selling a PC?
I asked a company if they could sell me a PC without an installed Operating System, as I plan to install my own. Their response was that "We have to legally include a OS with all of our systems. So ...
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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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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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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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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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Terms of Contract changed during drafting of Written Contract
I entered into discussions with an owner to purchase his business. During the process I agreed verbally and via email to pay for the owners lawyer to draft the purchase and sale agreements.
The ...
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What licenses and registrations are required to start a home business repackaging food in NY?
I'd like to start a home business repackaging food in New York State in the US. For example, let's say I'm buying 10kg bags of rice from the supermarket and I want to put them into jars each ...
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Did the judge try to order me to pierce the corporate veil?
In a legal proceeding a couple of months ago, I was unfortunately at the disadvantage of not being represented by my attorney. (There is a reason which is unrelated to this question.)
I'm not a ...
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Is doing business where you live all it takes to pierce the corporate veil?
If an LLC operates from someone's home, I read (can't find source at the moment) that they want a place in their home where they exclusively work on the business (like a home office) to keep business ...
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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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What are one's options, if he is incorrectly listed as defendant in civil lawsuit?
A little background:
Two employees working for a competing beauty salon left it and came to us to rent out two stations. Since day one we have had landlord-tenant and not employer-employee ...
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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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Is it legal to sell something that uses another product as one of its ingredients?
In example:
If someone sells homemade ice cream where they have crumbled oreos and mixed in to make homemade Oreo ice cream, but generically named "Cookies & Cream"
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If someone uses Great ...
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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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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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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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