I sell cakes & other baked goods I make at home to friends & was looking to expand (make a website & brochures) Is this legal?
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Answered on December 17, 2011
If you are selling food to the public, you need to have a license in NYC to do it. Selling to friends and family is always legal. If you are...
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I want to get my share of the business.
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Answered on December 17, 2011
You have no rights unless you sue for them. There is no criminal issue. If you have 45% of the business you are entitled to it. If there is no...
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Can I purchase an electronics product, improve it and resell it with my own branding?
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Answered on December 17, 2011
It is almost certain you cannot do it. You would be using patented technology in a new product without permission.
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Sue
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Answered on December 17, 2011
If you are in Civil Court in Brooklyn at 141 Livingston Street you do not get written notice of dismissed cases or new court dates. Call the...
I lied on a contract, now what?
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Answered on December 17, 2011
Have your parents write a letter saying what you said here. If you never used the gym, you should be OK. Otherwise, you have committed a minor...
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Sales Commission Agreement.
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Answered on December 17, 2011
Frankly, the clause makes no sense to me. No broker would require insurance for anything. What is weird is that the broker understands you have...
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Is recent 401K included in Chapter 7 means test calculation in New York?
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Answered on December 13, 2011
No
What the average amount of debt usually discharged in bankruptcy?
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Answered on December 13, 2011
There is no average. I have had clients discharge hundreds of thousands of dollars. I try to discourage filing for only a few thousand dollars.
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Can judgments get discharged in bankruptcy?
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Answered on December 13, 2011
Absolutely! That is the most common reason to file for bankruptcy.
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NY Courts: how many adjournments are considered "protracting" the litigation?
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Answered on December 12, 2011
In order for a case to move in New York, your lawyer has to do something. The amount of adjournments you state for discovery compliance is not...