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I have a B1 visa can I start business in USA?

Dana's answer | Answered on February 19, 2014

I agree with my colleagues: You may buy the business, but you cannot work for it. You may find the post at the link below helpful.

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Can I get paid (I'm on retainer) while visiting the US on a business visa?

Dana's answer | Answered on February 19, 2014

You should not have a problem, because you will no be receiving remuneration from working in the US. You might find the post at the link below...

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We need to split up the company from 1 corporation to 2 corporations (separate TIN) but both will work under same roof)

Dana's answer | Answered on February 19, 2014

The short answer is "Yes." The longer answer is "Yes, but what you want to accomplish is tricky from the entity-formation and...

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How do I report Embezzlement if the people embezzling are the actual owners of the company?

Dana's answer | Answered on February 18, 2014

I agree with my colleagues: Without more information about your role and interest in this matter, it is not possible to provide a definitive...

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I want to buy all the shares of a company. Can I make the seller assume some of the liabilities?

Dana's answer | Answered on February 17, 2014

Such agreements typically provide that the seller is responsible for liabilities arising from activities prior to the purchase and sale. You...

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I paid a company to rebuild my website and optimize it. I was supposed to be on first page of yahoo Google and bing.

Dana's answer | Answered on February 17, 2014

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I received a civil demand notice from Ronald Halpern, esq. located in Laguna Hills Ca. for a shoplifting fine.

Dana's answer | Answered on February 17, 2014

This type of question appears frequently on Avvo. The typical answer is along the line of: There is no need to respond to civil demand letter....

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I recently signed an agreement with a law firm for a debt resolution program. However, I decided to withdraw from the agreement.

Dana's answer | Answered on February 17, 2014

I agree with my colleagues: You may terminate your relationship with the law firm. Your agreement with the firm governs whether you must...

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Contract law. Cancelling a contract with a merchant payment service.

Dana's answer | Answered on February 14, 2014

It appears that your service provider engages in unprofessional business practices. Unfortunately, no one on Avvo can provide a definitive...

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I need help in doing a non-profit incorpration and articles of incorpration and by-laws and aquiring the 501(c)(3) status

Dana's answer | Answered on February 14, 2014

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I have a B1 visa can I start business in USA?

Can I get paid (I'm on retainer) while visiting the US on a business visa?

We need to split up the company from 1 corporation to 2 corporations (separate TIN) but both will work under same roof)

How do I report Embezzlement if the people embezzling are the actual owners of the company?

I want to buy all the shares of a company. Can I make the seller assume some of the liabilities?

I paid a company to rebuild my website and optimize it. I was supposed to be on first page of yahoo Google and bing.

I received a civil demand notice from Ronald Halpern, esq. located in Laguna Hills Ca. for a shoplifting fine.

I recently signed an agreement with a law firm for a debt resolution program. However, I decided to withdraw from the agreement.

Contract law. Cancelling a contract with a merchant payment service.

I need help in doing a non-profit incorpration and articles of incorpration and by-laws and aquiring the 501(c)(3) status