I am a co-owner/director in a newly non-profit organization. I need information on how to handle my business partner.

The company's bylaws should dictate how to handle the situation. If there are no bylaws, then many disputed governance issues should be dictated...

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What are first and right steps to franchise a business ?

Apply for trademarks if you haven't already, refine your training and operations manuals as well as operator training programs, and consult with an...

Sue the individual naming the fictitious name. Eg. The defendant would be "Jane Doe d/b/a Fake Company, Inc."

What can I do to secure my share of an LLC during a sale or stop them from doing business till paid.

Sorry to hear about the snag in your LLC membership sale. For what it is worth, having your name removed from the LLC may have been a good thing,...

Do I need a contract lawyer?

There are a number of possible issues here, and yes, you may very well be entitled to be released from the contract. However, another method may...

I am inquiring about DBA in the state of Florida.

No, but it is advisable to register the name as a fictitious name in the state of Florida, in order to help protect your rights to the name (though...

Without a typical client interview, I couldn't be sure who to fully advise you, but usually in a situation like this I would help the business...

If my name is the first name on buying a house am I the only one that will have credit messed up or will both our credit be hit.

If the note and mortgage are like most, the creditor would have the right to pursue you, and/or your husband, or neither. Usually a creditor...

Equality in a partnership? I will provide time/ know-how. My partner will provide capital, but wants his capital returned later.

Mark- This is a great question, and one I get often in my practice. Your hunch is correct in thinking that having a business partner may...

When purchasing an existing LLC, am I buying their lease agreement...and do I get their deposit...or should I do a new lease?

It may depend on whether you are buying the LLC or just the name, assets and goodwill of the company. Either way the deal can be structured where...