What can we do if the business seller will not give the buyer her key to the business location?

If I understand your facts correctly, you are concerned that the seller, rather than the landlord, has keys to the premises, right? The seller...

What laws do I have to adhere to when repackaging food?

Depending upon your specific use, you may have to obtain permits or licenses from the Dept. of Health of both NYS and NYC. In addition, the space...

Is it still a good idea to purchase your home, and put your home in your wife's name, or in a limited family partnership?

The most effective way to protect one's personal assets against business liabilities is to conduct the business in a limited liability entity, like...

An LLC can continue conducting activities after dissolution only for the purposes of winding up the LLC's affairs. If the LLC nevertheless...

That's purely a matter of the American Legion's rules. He should review the rules or ask to see them.

I'm changing the Practice Area so that your question might be answered by Employment & Labor Attorneys.

Is it possible to amend an LLC to add a partner nunc pro tunc?

Your facts are inconsistent and therefore confusing. You chose LLC as the Practice Area but then referred to a sole proprietorship and a...

How to buyout a business partner when the business has more debt than its worth and that partner's name is on the debt?

There is no way to release the third member unless the lender agrees to do so, which is unlikely. Your best option is for the two of you to agree...

Help needed urgently - can I stop my business partner from taking money for personal gains and purchases?

I agree with Mr. Doland that litigation is your only viable option. It's difficult to do business with an untrustworthy "partner."

S-Corp owned LLC

Yes, a corporation (including one that has elected to be taxed as an S Corp.), may be a member of an LLC.