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We have an Oregon Partnership LLC and need to know how to account for 2014 fees when the business closed in DEC 2013

Andrew's answer | Answered on January 18, 2014

This is a tax question that will likely best be answered by your accountant. With that said, if your business was taxed on a calendar year basis,...

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How to register startup (c corp) where everyone except 1 person is not in the USA?

Andrew's answer | Answered on January 17, 2014

You have a lot of different questions here, and really should consult with a business/startup lawyer in your area, particularly because there are 5...

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As a shareholder of a private corporation, is there any information that I'm entitled to see (such as revenue/ IP sales)?

Andrew's answer | Answered on January 17, 2014

Often times, in closely held companies, shareholders are entitled to examine the books and records of that company. With that said, the answer to...

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We have a LLC in Oregon and have voted to dissolve. Can we administratively dissolve w/o paying the $100 fee?

Andrew's answer | Answered on January 17, 2014

You should follow all legal requirements for proper dissolution of a company, including the payment of any required fees by the Oregon Secretary of...

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Looking for an Attorney in Oregon that deals with HIPPA Law and Defamation of Character.

Andrew's answer | Answered on January 15, 2014

You may want to consider hiring, or at least speaking with, a local employment lawyer. I've included an avvo link to a local employment lawyer who...

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Business name has been in use since mid 1980's. Discovered someone trademarked my name in 1998 in the Midwest and East Coast.

Andrew's answer | Answered on January 15, 2014

To best protect yourself, you should contact a local small business / intellectual property lawyer, and explain in detail all of the facts of your...

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Can I sell a painting of a bottle of whiskey?

Andrew's answer | Answered on January 14, 2014

Yes, as Mr. Brinkmeier stated.

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What if I'm just now registering a business but it's product has already been in commerce?

Andrew's answer | Answered on January 12, 2014

It is not illegal to use a unique mark on goods in commerce even though that mark is not yet registered with the USPTO. In fact, trademark rights...

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How to get restraining order against a partner's spouse in entering business and harassing me.

Andrew's answer | Answered on January 10, 2014

This sounds more like a criminal law question rather than a business law question, if your life truly is being threatened. You might want to reach...

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My husband and his partner owned a business. They were both corporate officers. I loaned the business some money to help with

Andrew's answer | Answered on January 10, 2014

If you loaned money to the company, you should have done so pursuant to a promissory note. That note would have explained whether your husband's...

Andrew N Harris's Answers (79)

We have an Oregon Partnership LLC and need to know how to account for 2014 fees when the business closed in DEC 2013

How to register startup (c corp) where everyone except 1 person is not in the USA?

As a shareholder of a private corporation, is there any information that I'm entitled to see (such as revenue/ IP sales)?

We have a LLC in Oregon and have voted to dissolve. Can we administratively dissolve w/o paying the $100 fee?

Looking for an Attorney in Oregon that deals with HIPPA Law and Defamation of Character.

Business name has been in use since mid 1980's. Discovered someone trademarked my name in 1998 in the Midwest and East Coast.

Can I sell a painting of a bottle of whiskey?

What if I'm just now registering a business but it's product has already been in commerce?

How to get restraining order against a partner's spouse in entering business and harassing me.

My husband and his partner owned a business. They were both corporate officers. I loaned the business some money to help with