As a non-immigrant how can I participate in the operation of the business I start?

Yes, one may own a business and receive profits from it (while not working for it) irrespective of immigration status. As concerns obtaining an...

What you want to do is withdraw from the LLC. As my colleagues have noted, the Operating Agreement specifies how you may withdraw. However,...

Am I violating any laws by reporting business and industry news, or developing analysis based on news published in other media?

If you are rewriting stories in your own words - rather than copying and slightly editing others' work - then you probably have steered clear of...

I was hired as a independent contractor and was not told until after I started I have paid my taxes as an independent contractor

Based on the information you have provided, it appears that you have little to lose if you file a wage claim, stating your belief that you were...

Sue sprint for data usage not needed

You evidently bought iPads with cellular as well as WiFi capabilities. Given that the iPads have cellular capability, it is understandable that...

Dog bite. My dog bit neighbor's hand after I specifically told her not to touch the dog (On walk. dog on leash) matter at all?

I agree with my colleagues. Civil Code Section 3342(a) states, in relevant part, that "The owner of any dog is liable for the damages suffered by...

Can A H1B holder be a owner of a fictitious business name?

While I agree with my colleagues that your H-1B status does not preclude obtaining a fictitious business name, I believe you may be pointed in the...

Based on the information provided (and ignoring interstate issues), it appears that the feed company is responsible for any tax payments that may...

Which one(s) of A,B and C should register in California?

As my colleague has noted, the requirement for registering in CA is whether the corporation is doing business here. "Doing business" is defined...

Bank Account in US for foreigners

The foreigner will have two significant problems opening a US bank account under such circumstances: (1) A US bank will open an account for a US...