Questions answered by Paul R. Goodman

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I am managing a band who is not incorporated. Should I set up a DBA as "John Smith doing business as Band X" ?

Paul's answer | Answered on April 15, 2015

Since you are the band's manager and not the band itself, you probably should not set up a DBA in the name of the band. This could lead to all...

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What's NYS law on auto deposit at a dealership? Put a $100 dollar deposit on a new car last summer on 7/25/14. No money back yet

Paul's answer | Answered on April 15, 2015

It is not negligence, it is breach of contract and possibly an NYC Consumer Affairs issue. If you can find the charge on your credit card...

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As a US company selling to the UK and US, can we sell to the US charging the UK conversion rate?

Paul's answer | Answered on April 15, 2015

To answer a question with a question, why not? Except for some vary narrow exceptions, you are free to price your goods anyway you want.

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Concert venue owner over sells tix to the concert?

Paul's answer | Answered on April 13, 2015

How do you quantify loss of the experience? What you have is a breach of contract. You are entitled to get your money back and whatever...

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If a trademark is merely descriptive how narrow is the scope of protection?

Paul's answer | Answered on April 13, 2015

You seem to be trying to use these questions as a way to get advice on using a similar name or selling a competing product. If that is the case it...

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Can a business partner file the company's taxes without the other partner's permission.

Paul's answer | Answered on April 12, 2015

Is there a Partnership Agreement appointing a tax matters partner? In the absence of any agreement to the contrary, any partner is an agent to...

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Music Royalties

Paul's answer | Answered on April 10, 2015

Does the contract provide you with a right to audit their books and a cost shifting provision in the event that you have been underpaid? This is a...

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If a company said they file a federal trademark infringement claim against me and did not do this is this a crimmicial offense

Paul's answer | Answered on April 10, 2015

The questions is whether telling someone you have sued them when you have not is a crime. No, it is not a crime.

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Harassment, possible stalking by woman who falsely claims ownership of my apt and demands money. What can I do?

Paul's answer | Answered on April 10, 2015

This kind of situation happens more often than you might imagine and is especially common on CraigsList. Unfortunately, if the person who you are...

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What to do about a supposed copyright-infringment "Pre-Litigation Settlement"

Paul's answer | Answered on April 09, 2015

Does the alleged infringement so how relate to you being a student there?

Paul R. Goodman's Answers (6951)

I am managing a band who is not incorporated. Should I set up a DBA as "John Smith doing business as Band X" ?

What's NYS law on auto deposit at a dealership? Put a $100 dollar deposit on a new car last summer on 7/25/14. No money back yet

As a US company selling to the UK and US, can we sell to the US charging the UK conversion rate?

Concert venue owner over sells tix to the concert?

If a trademark is merely descriptive how narrow is the scope of protection?

Can a business partner file the company's taxes without the other partner's permission.

Music Royalties

If a company said they file a federal trademark infringement claim against me and did not do this is this a crimmicial offense

Harassment, possible stalking by woman who falsely claims ownership of my apt and demands money. What can I do?

What to do about a supposed copyright-infringment "Pre-Litigation Settlement"