As my colleague stated, you should retain experience commercial lease counsel. Commercial leases are typically highly negotiable documents and very...

Would the language provided below constitute a franchise or license agreement?

Please understand that what you wrote would not be a clear contract and would likely cause a great deal more issues and costs then the cost of...

What is considered commingling business and personal funds as a SMLLC?

The answer is a bit complex. However, the best way to ensure that the veil cannot be pierced is totally treat both appropriately. I would pay the...

What are my rights

If this is a commercial lease, then your rights are defined in the lease itself. However, if the LL is threatening you or extorting you, then you...

What kind of pandemic clause can/should I request in a new commercial lease in NYC? (Biz owner/prospective tenant here)

We started adding a Covid 19/pandemic/epidemic clause in early March 2020. This clause is negotiated to allow for either rent abatement or rent...

About my restaurant thats on lease.

If you had negotiated an exclusive use clause that stated that your use would be the exclusive use in the center you would have rights against the...

Can I work with a competitive company if I signed a secrecy agreement?

I have moved this question to employment law. The answer lies in the agreement you signed. If it is merely a confidentiality or non-disclosure...

PA is taking about 3 weeks for LLC formations. There may be a reason for the delay, but also they are backed up.

As my colleagues have stated, your question needs further analysis for a clearcut response. You should consult an experienced franchise attorney...

Can a commercial landlord take 100 percent of sale price for my business as the lease states?

If your lease says that the LL gets 100% of the profits from the sale of your business then that is what has been contractually agreed to. It is a...