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Starting an open-ended investment fund as a DST. What entity should be used to register the management company?

James's answer | Answered on September 01, 2016

You need to speak with a Securities Attorney with Investment Company Act (1940 Act) experience. Mutual Fund structure is well beyond the scope of a...

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I am 36. Is it too late to pursue a career in law - either as an attorney general, human rights attorney, or corporate law?

James's answer | Answered on September 01, 2016

It's absolutely not too late to get started in a career in any area of the law.

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I am expanding my business and want to make it into an LLC rather than a sole proprietorship. How do I do this?

James's answer | Answered on September 01, 2016

Aside from the formation and organization of an LLC, the transfer of assets to the LLC could involve significant issues, depending upon the nature...

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If an Ohio company was incorporated in Delaware as an LLC, and I live in NY, in which state do I look for a lawyer to sue?

James's answer | Answered on September 01, 2016

It depends upon where the transaction took place, how the contact and transaction were initiated, and whether any agreement established a forum and...

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Should I set up an LLC or S Corp for ecommerce?

James's answer | Answered on September 01, 2016

Congratulations on starting your new business. 1. Either an LLC or an S Corp. would work for your business. The formation and organization costs...

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Do I have to get a business License

James's answer | Answered on September 01, 2016

It's unclear from your question in what activities you are engaged in Bakersfield and whether you are asking about qualifying to do business in...

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As a Fargo, ND based business, would I have to register in CA as well to have an order shipment warehouse in Los Angeles?

James's answer | Answered on September 01, 2016

The operation of a shipping/storage facility in California almost certainly will constitute "doing business" in California and require your LLC to...

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How to end the partnership?

James's answer | Answered on August 31, 2016

If it is a general partnership and not an LLC (you cited LLC as the Practice Area), it can be dissolved by any partner. The tough part will be...

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In ohio a corporation

James's answer | Answered on August 31, 2016

This is a seriously dysfunctional corporation. You need to assemble the organizational documents (certificate of incorporation, by-laws,...

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We use a phrase in our business on T shirts, business cards etc

James's answer | Answered on August 31, 2016

You should consult with an experienced Intellectual Attorney to discuss copyright protection.

James J. D'Esposito's Answers (7983)

Starting an open-ended investment fund as a DST. What entity should be used to register the management company?

I am 36. Is it too late to pursue a career in law - either as an attorney general, human rights attorney, or corporate law?

I am expanding my business and want to make it into an LLC rather than a sole proprietorship. How do I do this?

If an Ohio company was incorporated in Delaware as an LLC, and I live in NY, in which state do I look for a lawyer to sue?

Should I set up an LLC or S Corp for ecommerce?

Do I have to get a business License

As a Fargo, ND based business, would I have to register in CA as well to have an order shipment warehouse in Los Angeles?

How to end the partnership?

In ohio a corporation

We use a phrase in our business on T shirts, business cards etc