Can I legally start a crowd funding page that would intermediate donations from "backers" to marijuana farmers in Colorado?

Well, remember that just because certain states have legalized marijuana it is still illegal under federal law. So I think this will be very...

My former "employer" (i was independently contracted) just called to tell me she is not issuing me a 1099-MISC

Hi, The employer would likely be required to issue a 1099 if they paid you $600 or more during the tax year. But if they choose not to issue...

Is it legal for a store manager of a large corporation to be able to view my annual earnings?

Hi, There really is nothing that prohibits your employer from sharing your income info with other employees. Obviously, some employees would be...

We are borrowing money from my aunt . We have an agreement to pay back the loan in 5 years . The loan will take effect in FL .

Hi, I would consult an estates, wills attorney in either FL or MA to cover all your bases, but absent some action like setting up a trust I do...

If I own my business , is the product or service I sell considered security , part of my business' assets ?

Hi, How could anyone possibly answer your question without knowing what your "product" is exactly? I cannot think of an example where a...

IF I MAKE WOODEN WAGONS AND BUY A LICENSED DECAL OF A COLLEGE AND PUT IT ON THE WAGON AND SELL THE WAGON IS THAT LEAGAL

Hi, No. The decal you purchase is for personal use. It is not intended for you to place on items for resale as this would be a trademark...

I infringed by using some copyrighted materials in my book, and I published it in on the web, however I removed the links soon

Hi, I agree with my colleague. How do you know that you infringed? We cannot answer the question without understanding all the facts and...

I agree with my colleagues. While there are some tactics you can employ, such as a design patent, there is really no formal way of protecting the...

Small Business Idea

Hi, In short, you can be sued for almost anything. Of course if someone was hurt or killed while operating a vehicle and using your product...

Hi, Welcome to the club! You are one of hundreds of people that have come to Avvo here posting exactly the same situation and yes after...