As my colleagues have stated, if you did not receive an FDD, you may have rights to rescind/void your agreement. You need to get the advice of...

Employer did not pay

You can contact the U.S. Department of Labor and file a complaint: 1-866-4USWAGE.

The Florida Secretary of State (where you are forming the LLC) does not object to a principal place of business being a residential address. ...

Can a NEW bus. name be registered if the ONLY diff. is a space separating words (e.g. "Big Oil" versus "BigOil") that is taken?

I would not choose a name so close to an existing business name in the same state. Even if Sunbiz somehow allowed the registration, you could face...

My employer sent me a Termination Agreement. is it really an NDA or Non Compete. Am I obligated to sign, should I sign?

If you have been terminated, you do not have to sign, nor should you sign anything. If you have previously signed a noncompete clause in an...

Do we only own 50% after paying for 80%?

Technically, none of the members of the LLC own the property. The LLC is a separate legal entity and under the law is seen as a separate "person."...

Trademark registration possible if similar name exists?

As you noted, an opinion regarding your chances of obtaining a registration will depend on a factual analysis. No attorney can provide you that...

No you cannot. You must obtain a license to use the logo of any team/school. Most universities have a process whereby you can obtain a license...

Your logo can be different than your company name. For example, think about the clothing/shoe manufacturer, Nike. Their "swoosh" symbol logo does...

The mere lack of a signature by the other party on your copy does not necessarily relieve you from the obligations in the Franchise Agreement. ...