Yes.

Yes, a non-profit must have a business license. Further, tax exempt status is granted by the IRS, but you will also need to file as a...

For a variety of reasons, but especially liability protection, you should form an LLC. Single-member LLCs are inexpensive to set up and easy to...

How do you handle defaulting on a small business operation lease when the lease holder has filed suit to claim what is owed?

The answers to your questions depend heavily on facts not provided. Who signed the lease, the business or you personally? What type of business...

What rights do I have to the products in our store.

You cannot legally remove the property of the business; that is stealing. You would have to obtain a judgment before you could claim any rights to...

If you owe a previous landlord some unpaid rent, can they garnish your wages from your unemployment check?

Most likely. It sounds as if your husband had a judgment against him and the judgment-holder took action to collect on the judgment. There are...

Do I need a business license and tax id?

While it may not be required based on your posted facts, I would recommend you get an EIN in order to build business credit and to separate the...

What can the judge award above the actual loss?

Recovery in magistrate court cases is capped at $15,000.00. If you would like to discuss any issues further, please feel free to contact my...

You would need to file a lawsuit for breach of contract. The total damages would have to be reduced by the amount of the security deposit. If...

Any liability on a business idea?

You will need to speak with an attorney licensed in NC and experienced in partnership law. Most likely, a partnership was formed at one of the...