The terms of the lease will control to the extent they don't conflict with public policy. So what you need to know is what standard governs the...

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Work at a retail business for 20 years. We have been closed for 8 legal holidays per year.

Absent a contract to the contrary, employers are free to determine their own policies consistent with the law. No law requires a business to close...

Can a child be a shareholder in a corporation?

Yes, children (i.e. those who've yet achieved their majority -- in other words, minors) can be shareholders of corporations.

If you had a verbal contract with someone about money being borrowed, and they refuse to pay. What are your legal options?

Most likely you can.

I want a co member to sign a guaranteed note for all of the monies I have loaned the business. Can I force them to do so?

Not much if you've already made the loan. If the LLC fails to satisfy the note you can seek to enforce it -- then you can use that threat as...

Does the landlord have the right to allow a new sign by a different business to replace one of our signs?

Your lease will hold the answer; you should review its terms and conditions regarding signage. If there is no language dealing with that, check...

I am the sole owner of a repair business. What is the best way to protect my personal property ?

Either the LLC or corporate form have the potential to protect your personal assets from the reach of your business creditors if you take some...

When the small business I work for incorporated last year It was done so giving me the title of corporate secretary.

You should write a letter of resignation from your board position and deliver it to the board chair. Be aware that if you are employed by the...

I want to dissolve a partnership in a startup business that hasn't barely begun yet.

If both partners agree, all you need to do is draft a new partnership agreement; if you've not already executed a partnership agreement you can do...

Cellular Phone Contract

The Terms of Service in your existing contract will control but they likely permit the original company ("A" in your example) to assign your...