Can an offshore company registered as a US LLC be sued by international contractors?

Yes. A US-registered LLC is a domestic legal entity subject to US federal law and the laws of its state of registration, regardless of where its founders or operators are located. A contractor based in France, Indonesia, or any other country can file claims in US courts in the jurisdiction where the LLC is registered. Geographic distance provides no legal immunity to a US-registered entity.

What is worker misclassification under US federal law?

Worker misclassification occurs when a company labels a worker as an independent contractor while the actual working relationship meets the legal definition of employment. The IRS applies a behavioral control test: if the company dictates how work is performed — not just the result — the worker is classified as an employee by law, regardless of what the contract states. Misclassification exposes the company to back taxes, state penalties, and civil liability across all affected workers.

What is the ABC Test and how does it apply to New Mexico LLCs?

The ABC Test is the worker classification standard enforced by the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (DWS). Under this test, a worker is presumed to be an employee unless the company can affirmatively prove three conditions: (A) the worker is free from the company's control and direction; (B) the work performed is outside the company's usual course of business; and (C) the worker is engaged in an independently established trade or business. The use of HR tracking software, real-time task monitoring, and direct management feedback eliminates the possibility of satisfying condition (A).

What happens to intellectual property rights when invoices are unpaid?

Under US copyright law, intellectual property created by a contractor belongs to the creator by default. Transfer of ownership to the client requires both a written agreement and full payment. When invoices are left unpaid, the IP transfer is legally incomplete. The creator retains all rights. Any commercial use of the content by the company constitutes copyright infringement, enforceable through platform DMCA mechanisms and federal court.

What are the risks of filing a DMCA counter-notification?

A DMCA counter-notification is a formal legal declaration filed under penalty of perjury. If the underlying copyright claim is valid, it exposes the filer to perjury liability and opens eligibility for statutory damages of up to $150,000 per willful infringement plus mandatory attorney fee recovery for the claimant.

Can the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions audit a foreign-managed LLC?

Yes. The DWS has authority to investigate any company with a registered entity in New Mexico. A formal misclassification complaint triggers an administrative audit covering all contractors engaged under similar conditions. This mechanism operates independently of civil litigation.

Is publishing a factual account of a contract dispute legal in the United States?

Yes. The First Amendment and the legal doctrine of fair comment protect the publication of truthful, factual accounts of business disputes. Defamation requires that the statements be false. A documented factual record — unpaid invoices, breached notice clauses, IP used without payment — is not defamatory provided every claim is supported by documentation.

What is the difference between a DMCA takedown and a copyright registration filing?

A DMCA takedown removes infringing content from digital platforms without court involvement, within days. A US Copyright Office registration unlocks statutory damages up to $150,000 per willful infringement in federal court. The two are complementary: the takedown disrupts revenue immediately; registration enables maximum financial recovery.

Blog Asymmetric Strategy by NEXUS AI and Rémy Bigot

IA : gestion des stocks simplifiée et optimisée

par Rémy Bigot | Nov 17, 2023 | Entreprise

Bienvenue dans le monde trépidant de la gestion des stocks, où le moindre faux pas peut transformer un entrepôt bien rangé en un véritable cauchemar logistique. Vous êtes-vous déjà retrouvé avec une montagne de produits invendus, ou pire, face à des rayons...

L’histoire et le futur de l’intelligence artificielle

par Rémy Bigot | Nov 16, 2023 | Entreprise

L’intelligence artificielle (IA) : ces mots évoquent des visions de futurs lointains, de robots intelligents et de voitures volantes. Pourtant, l’IA n’est pas juste un rêve de science-fiction, c’est une réalité palpable qui a pris racine bien...

L’Intelligence Artificielle : Une Révolution pour votre TPE/PME

par Rémy Bigot | Nov 14, 2023 | Entreprise

Imaginez un monde où vos décisions d’affaires sont soutenues par une intelligence qui analyse des millions de données en quelques secondes, où votre service client répond instantanément aux requêtes 24h/24 et où vos processus opérationnels sont si fluides...

L’IA : un levier puissant de croissance pour vos ventes !

par Rémy Bigot | Nov 10, 2023 | Entreprise

Dans un monde où la technologie évolue à la vitesse de la lumière, l’intelligence artificielle (IA) se présente comme une révolution silencieuse mais puissante, particulièrement dans le domaine des ventes. Jadis considérée comme un luxe réservé aux grandes...

Multipliez vos profits par 3,5 grâce à l’IA !

par Rémy Bigot | Nov 7, 2023 | Entreprise

Accrochez-vous : un rapport de la firme IDC, aussi frais que votre café matinal, vient de tomber et il secoue le monde des affaires comme un bon vieux tube de rock. Apparemment, lancer des billets dans le puits sans fond de l’IA n’est plus un acte de foi,...

Le WEB3 et les NFT viennent au secours de l’IA !

par Rémy Bigot | Nov 4, 2023 | Entreprise

Discerner l’authenticité des contenus est devenu plus crucial que jamais. Avec la prolifération technologique, les cas de fake news et de deepfakes IA peuvent facilement induire en erreur des millions de personnes en un clin d’œil. Je suis heureux de voir...

« Entrées précédentes

Entrées suivantes »