What legal action can I take if someone stole a business plan and materials then started their own company after signing?

You may have rights to specifically enforce the non-competition agreement, to recover your confidential and trade secret information and stop the...

If I am an owner of an LLC , but have less of a percentage can the owner with the higher percentage use the business assets to ?

Your question cannot be answered without an attorney consultation and review of the Operating Agreement for your LLC, but hopefully this answer...

Can my landlord charge me fees for things that happened months ago.

In general, whether you can be charged for certain items is governed by the terms of your lease. You have indicated that your lease allows for...

Owner doesn't respond to complaints about Property Manager. Who do I go to next? Is there anyone to go to next?

In Florida, a landlord does have rights to access residential leased premises, but those rights are not unlimited, and the landlord (or property...

What is the consequence of violating a non-compete clause at the end of a franchise agreement in the state of Florida?

In Florida, courts will enforce non-competition restrictions to the extent necessary to protect the other party's reasonable business interests. ...

Breach of Employment contract? Or hiring under false pretenses?

You need to consult with an employment lawyer in your area regarding any rights you have. Your counsel will want to review any employment...

What can I do if the employer doesn’t pay for training?

To answer your question regarding whether your employer is required to pay for training time will require a labor and employment attorney to...

I would encourage you to talk with your franchisor openly. Most Franchisors include in their franchise disclosure documents and franchise...

Can I sue a company in Florida that changed names and the 2 owners split apart ?

The question you are asking will require detailed legal analysis of the facts of your situation, including anything you signed, the claims you...

Would building a website to share mine and others experience with a franchise be legal?

You need to carefully review all of the paperwork you signed when you sold the franchise back to corporate. Most franchisors will require that, as...