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besterman · 01-12-2004, 04:20 PM

If you promote affiliate programs that promote adult websites, do you think you should tell your tax/corporate lawyer this or is it enough to leave it at 'we promote affiliate programs online'. I see it as a kind of way to be discrete since we don't actually run any paysites just marketing fronts to adult sponsors.

JDog · 01-12-2004, 04:22 PM

I personally think it would be good to tell the lawyer, I don't know if you need to tho!

jDoG

Raven · 01-12-2004, 04:22 PM

There are some sponsors who put the name of their program onto the check or stub you get....so, don't you think your tax person will figure it out?

detoxed · 01-12-2004, 04:22 PM

Hook them up with some sample content

twistyneck · 01-12-2004, 04:22 PM

If you can't tell your lawyer everything, you have the wrong lawyer. They need to know this stuff.

Sly_RJ · 01-12-2004, 04:24 PM

My lawyer knows what color boxers I wear.

basschick · 01-12-2004, 04:24 PM

i'm with twistyneck here... if your lawyer isn't comfortable with what you do, he or she won't give you the best representation when you need them. why not find out now when nothing is counting on it?

i have a friend whose lawyer told him porn was illegal two years ago. it's good to know if your lawyer is totally uninformed or perhaps a heavy christian.

axelcat · 01-12-2004, 04:24 PM

Leave it at that you dont need to tell them anymore

Peter Romero · 01-12-2004, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by twistyneck
If you can't tell your lawyer everything, you have the wrong lawyer. They need to know this stuff.

dito

woj · 01-12-2004, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by twistyneck
If you can't tell your lawyer everything, you have the wrong lawyer. They need to know this stuff.

true,

Fu-Q · 01-12-2004, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by twistyneck
If you can't tell your lawyer everything, you have the wrong lawyer. They need to know this stuff.

cube³ · 01-12-2004, 04:29 PM

I don't know if it really matters at the tax level... but, did you know...

...if, even your attorney in trial hears you purjor yourself, he is legally obligated to point this out to the court?

AdultNex · 01-12-2004, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Raven
There are some sponsors who put the name of their program onto the check or stub you get....so, don't you think your tax person will figure it out?

Doesn't that just defeats the purpose of having a "mainstream-sounding" company name?

arg · 01-12-2004, 05:38 PM

I wouldn't say you have to, but I think it's quite useful. For example, if you explain what sorts of legal issues may arise, an attorney may be better able to structure your corporation to limit your liability. If you're uncomfortable with divulging the exact nature of your business, you could say that among your affiliate programs, some involve sales of adult-oriented subscription services.

LadyMischief · 01-12-2004, 05:42 PM

Your lawyer is the one person that could potentially keep you out of jail in a pinch. You tell him EVERYTHING.

Mr.Fiction · 01-12-2004, 05:50 PM

Do you have a free speech lawyer and a financial lawyer?

If you don't already have a lawyer that specialized in free speech issues, you might want to consider getting one.

Monique Niccole · 01-12-2004, 05:55 PM

Your lawyer should be the person you can tell EVERYTHING. If he/she's not comfortable working and advising you about adult issues, then they shouldn't be your lawyer.

ThunderBalls · 01-12-2004, 07:02 PM

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Originally posted by cube³

...if, even your attorney in trial hears you purjor yourself, he is legally obligated to point this out to the court?

Bullshit.

Raven · 01-12-2004, 07:29 PM

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Originally posted by AdultNex

Doesn't that just defeats the purpose of having a "mainstream-sounding" company name?

Sure does....and I won't name the sponsor, but it raises the eyebrows of my bank tellers when they process the check and the name of the program is right there...clearly adult sounding...sigh.

sweetcuties · 01-12-2004, 07:39 PM

i give mine passes

Sarah - GTS · 01-12-2004, 07:45 PM

Very useful discussion. We are going to get some advise from a lawyer and I was wondering the same question: How honest should we be? If we are going to get the best advice, I think it is best to lay it all out on the table.

Rankings · 01-12-2004, 07:48 PM

My lawyer is glad, he knows he's getting paid

besterman · 01-14-2004, 03:53 PM

All this lawyer does is set up the company and draft papers and then deposit the checks and do the taxes. I don't see how getting into all the details before matters because as someone mentioned, when they do the taxes they can see where you spend the cash. I'm sort of comfortable at leaving it with 'affiliate programs'....If they have a problem at that point they can tell me, otherwise I just say that I didn't think it was an issue...

Kimmykim · 01-14-2004, 03:59 PM

I'd suggest you be able and willing to tell your attorney everything except a crime you intend to commit before you commit it.

If not, get a new lawyer.

Trax · 01-14-2004, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by input
My lawyer is glad, he knows he's getting paid

good point hehe

IKE · 01-14-2004, 04:13 PM

Lawyer - What lawyer?

01-12-2004, 04:20 PM	#1
besterman Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 623	how much detail to tell your lawyer If you promote affiliate programs that promote adult websites, do you think you should tell your tax/corporate lawyer this or is it enough to leave it at 'we promote affiliate programs online'. I see it as a kind of way to be discrete since we don't actually run any paysites just marketing fronts to adult sponsors.

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01-12-2004, 05:38 PM	#14
arg Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,164	I wouldn't say you have to, but I think it's quite useful. For example, if you explain what sorts of legal issues may arise, an attorney may be better able to structure your corporation to limit your liability. If you're uncomfortable with divulging the exact nature of your business, you could say that among your affiliate programs, some involve sales of adult-oriented subscription services.

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Monique Niccole Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: San Francisco Posts: 5,653	Your lawyer should be the person you can tell EVERYTHING. If he/she's not comfortable working and advising you about adult issues, then they shouldn't be your lawyer.

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01-12-2004, 07:45 PM	#21
Sarah - GTS Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,656	Very useful discussion. We are going to get some advise from a lawyer and I was wondering the same question: How honest should we be? If we are going to get the best advice, I think it is best to lay it all out on the table. __________________ Buy Mobile traffic - target by county and / or device Got Mobile Traffic? don't redirect it away! We build you your very own mobile tube site complete with videos and pay you up to 20 cents PPC! Keep your valuable surfers, build traffic and build your SEO! There is no better solution for your mobile traffic! [email protected] ICQ# 229-972-572

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Rankings Adult SEO Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: A cat with three legs cannot bury shit in a frozen pond. In addition to that, can you cry underwater? Posts: 10,633	My lawyer is glad, he knows he's getting paid

01-14-2004, 03:53 PM	#23
besterman Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 623	All this lawyer does is set up the company and draft papers and then deposit the checks and do the taxes. I don't see how getting into all the details before matters because as someone mentioned, when they do the taxes they can see where you spend the cash. I'm sort of comfortable at leaving it with 'affiliate programs'....If they have a problem at that point they can tell me, otherwise I just say that I didn't think it was an issue...

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Kimmykim bitchslapping zebras!!!!! Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: In a shack by the beach Posts: 16,015	I'd suggest you be able and willing to tell your attorney everything except a crime you intend to commit before you commit it. If not, get a new lawyer.

01-14-2004, 04:13 PM	#26
IKE Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: seattle wa usa Posts: 358	Lawyer - What lawyer?