Can I Go to Jail for Unpaid Gambling Debts at a Casino? It is the debtor’s intention when they incurred the debt that determines whether a crime was committed. If truthful at the time of incurring the debt, and later unable to pay, you cannot go to jail. → Read More
Do I Break the Law When Placing Bets on Offshore Gambling Websites or Use an Overseas Account? You cannot legally bet or gamble on offshore websites or use an overseas account if you are placing the bet online in a state which bars online gambling. → Read More
Can I go to jail for online gambling? Though gambling online is convenient, it may be illegal in your state and subject you as a player to criminal prosecution. → Read More
Does Cash Have to Change Hands for It To Be Gambling? The prevailing belief is: If cash is not changing hands, it is not gambling. Is that true? Unfortunately, it is not. → Read More
Is Fundraising with Raffles, Casino Night for Schools or Charity Subject to Gambling Laws? Complicated answer. Any non-gambling fundraiser will be legal. Any gambling fundraiser (one with consideration, prize, and chance) may be legal. → Read More
Licenses and Permits Needed to Start a New Business Most businesses have licensing or permit requirements. Whether or not you will need a business license or business permit depends on the type of business you plan to open, the location of your business, and federal, state, county, and local rules. Some businesses need to have special licensing, while others only need a tax or operating license. → Read More
Starting an Internet Business in New York City – The Legal Issues Starting a new Internet business in New York City involves most of the legal issues that all new businesses have to deal with, plus several additional legal matters unique to Internet businesses. Success with a new Internet business ultimately depends on more than a talented entrepreneur, a good business model, an achievable business plan, strong managerial and technical skills, and hard work. It also requires an appropriate legal framework and footing. → Read More
Operating a Home-Based Business from Your Condo or Co-Op The United States supports free enterprise, which means that anyone has the right to start a freestanding business or home-based business on his own without owning a piece of property. The law states that as long as your business isn’t disruptive to peace or unsanitary in nature, all businesses, including your home-based business, are legally protected. → Read More
Visas for Non-Citizens Wishing to Start a Business in the United States Citizenship and residency are not required to start a small business in the United States. Some small business opportunities may allow you to choose to reside in the United States if you qualify for an L-1 or E-2 Visa. While the L-1 Visa is only granted for up to one year at a time, the E-2 Visa can be granted for up to two years and is indefinitely renewable. → Read More
The Benefits of Incorporating a Business There are many benefits of incorporating, ranging from liability protection to tax benefits. The primary reason many businesses incorporate is limited liability. Both corporations and LLCs allow owners to separate and protect their personal assets. → Read More
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