Questions Answered by Ray Beckerman - Justia Legal Answers

• 8 March 2013Q: Where do I go to find out information about a company with an LLC in NYC?
  A: You would do a business entity search on the Department of State's website here: http://www.dos.ny.gov/corps/bus_entity_search.html
• 8 March 2013Q: Who should I ask for the copyrights to use a few passages from THE CATCHER IN THE RYE in the book I am getting published
  A: You should consult with a copyright attorney such as myself to see if it's necessary to get permission for the use you have in mind. Then, if we determine it is necessary, then we would make a few phone calls and find out from whom we'd need to get permission.
• 8 March 2013Q: Did a Google search of my name and a public record court decision was found.
  A: It may not be possible. We would need to see what you are talking about.
• 8 March 2013Q: I GOT AN ORDER FROM JUDGE THAT STOP SELLING SOME MERCHANDISE. HOW CAN I FILL THE CASE TO RELEASE THE ORDER
  A: You need to provide the legal documents to a qualified litigation law firm like ours, and we will then discuss it with you and come up with a strategy to fight it.
• 8 March 2013Q: How do I convert my NY LLC into a s corporation
  A: You can't convert an LLC into an S corporation. You can start a new corporation, and then file an election to be an S corporation, but not all corporations qualify for S corporation treatment. My firm does incorporations for a modest price.
• 8 March 2013Q: What are the limitations on the united state's right to judicial review
  A: The United States has similar rights of review to any other litigant, and certain expanded rights in certain cases, such as, e.g., where a court has declared a federal statute to be unconstitutional.
• 8 March 2013Q: If I own content in the U.S., how will copyright work outside the U.S. such as in India and Phillippines?
  A: It's determined by different treaties, and also by the practical realities of how different countries enforce copyright laws. You would need to consult with an international copyright lawyer, and you would have to give much more specific factual information in order to get a meaningful answer to your question.
• 8 March 2013Q: How can I obtain/review a copy of a business certificate (have Certificate #) to find out who the owner/owners are?
  A: Most states have websites for the Secretary of State which enable you to do a name search for some, but not all, types of business entities. However, the certificates would rarely identify the business owners are. This is often confidential.
• 8 March 2013Q: Can I use the english name zilich on my game-board if another company has it trademark?
  A: Probably not, especially if they are using it as a trademark for games. But we would need to know more facts to give you a definitive answer.