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Publishing contract

Pearlette's answer | Answered on December 10, 2013

You can always contact an attorney and ask if they will do so during a free consultation. Feel free to use the "Find a Lawyer" feature on this...

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Should my new company register now for business taxes in Michigan? My company is a LLC and federally taxed as partnership?

Pearlette's answer | Answered on December 10, 2013

I agree with Atty. Brennan. You most certainly need a business attorney and a CPA as part of your team. You raise many fact-specific questions that...

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Would it be wise to refinance my auto loan of 21.09 interest rate that I have 23 months of payment left to get a lower rate?

Pearlette's answer | Answered on December 10, 2013

Your overall questions does not appear to be a legal question, but rather a financial decision. The other questions you pose are very fact-specific...

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Are contracts void if the terms are illegal?

Pearlette's answer | Answered on December 10, 2013

No one can say for certain what the Department of Insurance will do, however, generally contracts with illegal terms are voidable/unenforceable in...

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If I have no money...

Pearlette's answer | Answered on December 10, 2013

I'm sorry to hear about your situation. There may be some attorneys who can take smaller hourly or monthly payments to help you with your case. You...

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I want to terminate a 6 month unpaid independent contractor contract. what should I do?

Pearlette's answer | Answered on December 09, 2013

I agree with Atty. Weinman. Additional information and review of the contract is necessary to fully advise you. You can use the "Find a Lawyer"...

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How can I enforce a payment of $1500 with a business owner who doesn't want to pay?

Pearlette's answer | Answered on December 09, 2013

Demand letter. Small claims court. Those are both very good options for the amount. You can always try to have a free consultation with a local...

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I took some event photos for a friend (no payment was given, however a pass to the events was given to be able to get into)

Pearlette's answer | Answered on December 09, 2013

More information is needed; I would advise you to sit down with a local attorney. I'm unclear how he is damaged by these photos. It's unclear...

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I have an established LLC business. I am considering bringing in two partners and creating an S Corp. How is this handled?

Pearlette's answer | Answered on December 09, 2013

There are many different aspects to the very valid issues you present here. I suggest that you consult with a business attorney to outline what...

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Per settlement ON RECORD 18 months ago, my contract action was dismissed. Later, D defaults as defined by settlement: missing a

Pearlette's answer | Answered on December 09, 2013

My best advice is to take the paper work to a local attorney for review and consultation. Given the detailed nature and volume of paper, it would...

Pearlette Vivian Toussant's Answers (3369)

Publishing contract

Should my new company register now for business taxes in Michigan? My company is a LLC and federally taxed as partnership?

Would it be wise to refinance my auto loan of 21.09 interest rate that I have 23 months of payment left to get a lower rate?

Are contracts void if the terms are illegal?

If I have no money...

I want to terminate a 6 month unpaid independent contractor contract. what should I do?

How can I enforce a payment of $1500 with a business owner who doesn't want to pay?

I took some event photos for a friend (no payment was given, however a pass to the events was given to be able to get into)

I have an established LLC business. I am considering bringing in two partners and creating an S Corp. How is this handled?

Per settlement ON RECORD 18 months ago, my contract action was dismissed. Later, D defaults as defined by settlement: missing a