I am currently on a J2 visa. I want to start a convenience store business. Can I do it on J2? What other visa can I transfer to

This is a question that is better answered by an immigration attorney, not a business attorney. However, a quick Google search gave me this...

I agree with the conclusion of my colleague; it sounds like you may have an action against the employee for stealing a trade secret from you. If...

Can a partner, who only contributed $5000 to the business, turn around & after 3 months, want to leave and get $15,000?

The answers you have received, although generic to any state, are accurate. Your scenario points out the importance of a detailed Operating...

Can a franchise be investigated for fraud?

Unfortunately PA does not have a state franchise law that can help you in the way some states (NY, CA, MD, VA, etc) do. The FTC governs franchising...

Should the name of a non-profit organization be trademarked or service marked?

If you consider the name you are going to be using a valuable asset of the business, then you should protect it by registering a federal trademark...

What are laws in PA about starting a summer day camp?

Please take a look at http://www.pacode.com/secure/data/055/chapter3270/chap3270toc.html.

Your question does not indicate if you formed a corporation or limited liability company (LLC) and obtained the EIN for that entity. If that is...

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If you are using the business credit card for personal expenses, I would suggest that you pay the card from your business account and then...

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Do I need a new TID if I am taking over my grandmother's business.

In order to properly respond to this question I would need further information. For example, was the gift/flower shop set up as a separate legal...

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My website has a lot of great information about franchising and the legal requirements. I have included the link to my website below. The FTC...