As experienced franchise attorneys my firm handles these types of matters for clients nationwide. The answer to your question will depend on the...

My partner and I have concrete curbing business together,I want to open another business under the same name,selling and install

If you and your partner have claimed any proprietary rights to the name of the concrete curbing business (for example, used the "tm" symbol...

I bought a tutoring franchise that isn't making money will I be liable in any way if I close and walk away from the franchise

In addition to the answer you already received, I would be very careful in just closing the door and walking away. It is likely that you...

Can I open another business under my LLC?

It sounds like you should start a new entity - either LLC or corporation in Mississippi for the new business. This will keep your businesses...

If my husband has his name on all of the legal paperwork for our business am I still considered a partner?

This question has more to do with the laws in your state dealing with divorce than with business law. As far as the business is concerned, under...

First of all, the tax questions you raise should be addressed to a tax attorney and/or a CPA. I cannot assist you with those questions. As far as...

Do I need to convert an existing LLC to an S corp so that I can use 401K funds to buy a business?

This is a method that is frequently used to fund the purchase of a franchise and I see it often with my clients. Typically the companies that...

Can a Louisiana LLC 'do business as' another company?

Although I am not a LA attorney, and not licensed in that state, in most states when you are doing business under a different name than your legal...

What are my options of getting out of a business bulding lease?

In this economy I can't imagine your landlord not agreeing to terminate the lease for some lump sum payment of money which would be less than the...

Is bankruptcy of a S-corp an option to stop a food-franchisor from enforcing bankrupting elements of a franchise agreement ?

I am not a bankruptcy expert, but certainly it may be an option you may want to discuss with a bankruptcy attorney and your financial advisors. ...