Is a certification needed to receive a business license?

I agree with Attorney Lloyd, you do not need to be certified to form a business entity, such as a C-corporation, S-corporation, or an LLC. If you...

Is this grounds for filing a complaint to the WSBA against my ex wife's divorce attorney?

You need to hire a lawyer, who can counsel you based on the facts of your situation. Especially because, Washington State is a community property...

Is it legal to use a copyrighted photo to create derivative art?

No, it is not legal to create a derivative work from a copyright protected work of art or authorship without permission, a license, or you proving...

Can an auto repair shop repossess another vehicle of mine for non-payment of auto repairs on another vehicle I no longer own?

They possibly can, but without knowing more facts, it is hard to say. You should speak with an attorney who can assist you in understanding your...

How does an established clothing company receive permission from a celebrity to have their face used on one or more items?

FYI, the issue surrounding use of a celebrity's image, name, likeness, demeanor, or any recognizable feature, for money, and without their...

I registered for a 5K run called Foam Fest few months back. The event was advertised to be held on July 19, 2015.

I think disputing the charge with the credit card company is a good first step. Let me also say, that the devil is in the details, in this case,...

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In California you need a business license to run a business. First, it is the state's way of monitoring who is reaping the benefits and taking...

As a business owner can I sue sprint or their master agents for Selling me a phone as "new" but was actually reboxed?

This is absolutely not a question that can be answered in this venue. You need a lawyer to review and analyze all of the relevant documents and...

Do you recommend that I copyright the lyrics on their own, or wait and copyright the songs once they are done?

A copyright protects original works of art or authorship reduced to a tangible form. Therefore, since you have already written the lyrics, I would...

What do I need to do to change from a S corp to LLc?

Sometimes it's a simple process -- you file a certificate of conversion. But most often there are a number of factors to take into account, e.g.,...