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Hi, I have a contract on the table right now for 11,000,000 million USD. In the contract it says Article 9: Bidding Charges

James's answer | Answered on September 06, 2016

I agree with my colleagues that it's impossible to analyze an agreement without seeing it and that a transaction of this magnitude cries out for an...

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Is any provision an agreement with a non-existent entity valid?

James's answer | Answered on September 06, 2016

This is very fact-specific and will require an examination of the agreements and any related documentation and communications. You should consult...

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How can I file the change my business address for sure ?

James's answer | Answered on September 06, 2016

MA Dept of Revenue s a distinct agency from te IRS and must be separately notified of your changed address.

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How do I handle my growing business and parters who do not have equity in my company?

James's answer | Answered on September 06, 2016

It sounds like you lack a clear written structure that excludes the others from joint ownership of the code and software. It's unclear from your...

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S-corp and EIN: I have a Nevada S-corp doing business in AZ. NV corp fees just increased dramatically.

James's answer | Answered on September 06, 2016

You should consult with an experienced Corporate Attorney to explore whether a NV corporation can re-domesticate in AZ. Such a transaction would...

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Do I have to buy insurance for myself, if I am running my own business and covered by another job's insurance

James's answer | Answered on September 06, 2016

You should consult with a NY Employment Attorney to ascertain whether you are an employee of your part-time company , necessitating the workers...

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Do you put the words "letter of demand " in the letter itself?

James's answer | Answered on September 06, 2016

There are no magic words in a demand letter, but the letter should clearly recite the facts giving rise to the demand and the action that you...

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Voting rights for ESOP holders?

James's answer | Answered on September 06, 2016

ERISA matters are highly technical - you should contact an ERISA Attorney to discuss your issue.

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Should get out of the small business or see it through?

James's answer | Answered on September 06, 2016

Your question fundamentally is not a legal one. From a legal perspective, you are personally liable as a partner of a general partnership (if it's...

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If an employee of business A slanders business B and the owner of business A is knowleagable of it, is the owner liable.

James's answer | Answered on September 06, 2016

If the statements are being made in the course of the employees' employment , and particularly with the knowledge of the company, the business...

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Hi, I have a contract on the table right now for 11,000,000 million USD. In the contract it says Article 9: Bidding Charges

Is any provision an agreement with a non-existent entity valid?

How can I file the change my business address for sure ?

How do I handle my growing business and parters who do not have equity in my company?

S-corp and EIN: I have a Nevada S-corp doing business in AZ. NV corp fees just increased dramatically.

Do I have to buy insurance for myself, if I am running my own business and covered by another job's insurance

Do you put the words "letter of demand " in the letter itself?

Voting rights for ESOP holders?

Should get out of the small business or see it through?

If an employee of business A slanders business B and the owner of business A is knowleagable of it, is the owner liable.