Questions answered by Frank A. Natoli

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How to properly leave a business partnership that does not have a written agreement?

Frank's answer | Answered on March 02, 2013

the best advice anyone could offer here is for you to discuss in detail with a lawyer in private. It sounds like you formed an LLC? If so,...

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Was this fraud? Am i in trouble?

Frank's answer | Answered on March 02, 2013

Hi, You really have not described enough facts in detail. It is not fraud, really, just because you signed his name on a check if he had...

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Should I put all my music work under one LLC and when it comes to playing in my band , hire other musicians as contractors ?

Frank's answer | Answered on March 02, 2013

To be clear, all the facts and circumstances involved should be explored in more detail by an attorney so a best course of action can be...

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Can a bank legally refuse to open an account for an individual or business because they reside in a different state?

Frank's answer | Answered on March 02, 2013

Yes, this is very common especially regards to business bank accounts. Many banks we deal with here in NY will require a letter from a lawyer...

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My partner is a foreign citizen. How to inform IRS about it and how do taxes apply on him?

Frank's answer | Answered on March 02, 2013

The LLC submits a K-1 (1065) return to the IRS and perhaps to the state it is domiciled in. Each member is then responsible for his/her own...

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CT and NY Limited Liability Company - where should company be formed?

Frank's answer | Answered on March 02, 2013

Hi, In such a case, and assuming you are conducting business activity in both states, you really can domicile the LLC in either state and then...

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What are my rights in a trademark cancellation case with regards to discovery; Calling all noble trademark attorneys.

Frank's answer | Answered on March 02, 2013

I can tell you that my firm has handled many such proceedings and we learn something new every time we get involved in these actions. Currently we...

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Did I infringe on a copyrighted design that used open source data for it's base ?

Frank's answer | Answered on March 02, 2013

I agree with counsel here. It sounds like both parties have a different understanding of the facts so you will have to discuss with a lawyer in...

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Would I be able to be sued by a company for creating an item with their image for personal use?

Frank's answer | Answered on March 02, 2013

Once again, Mr. Ballard offers a great response. If your use remains utterly personal you have no worries. But if you begin to make them for...

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Filming in a video rental store: If some of the movie covers are showing (titles & artwork), is that fair use?

Frank's answer | Answered on March 02, 2013

Yes, I agree, what you described will not be a problem. When your use of a branded product becomes more prominent you need to consider if that use...

Frank A. Natoli's Answers (19839)

How to properly leave a business partnership that does not have a written agreement?

Was this fraud? Am i in trouble?

Should I put all my music work under one LLC and when it comes to playing in my band , hire other musicians as contractors ?

Can a bank legally refuse to open an account for an individual or business because they reside in a different state?

My partner is a foreign citizen. How to inform IRS about it and how do taxes apply on him?

CT and NY Limited Liability Company - where should company be formed?

What are my rights in a trademark cancellation case with regards to discovery; Calling all noble trademark attorneys.

Did I infringe on a copyrighted design that used open source data for it's base ?

Would I be able to be sued by a company for creating an item with their image for personal use?

Filming in a video rental store: If some of the movie covers are showing (titles & artwork), is that fair use?