Although I am a bit uncertain whether the factual bases you state are sufficient to support a complaint or an attempt at dissolution, you can file...

I'm not admitted in Texas. This is just my 2 cents. Here's what the Texas LLC Statute says: § 101.107: A member of a limited liability company...

If, as you say, there is a written agreement that governs the use of your business' name by the "former business associate," then you should hire a...

Yes, Florida has an LLC merger statute that allows for the merger of two (or more) LLCs into one: FS Sec. 608.438. But the real question is...

On balance it is legally "better" to transfer title to real estate into an LLC because the LLC will shield (to the degree permitted by applicable...

Yes, Indiana has a judicial dissolution statute that you would have to satisfy to get the court to dissolve the LLC. Depends on all of the facts. ...

Some times the words "silent partner" mean I don't want to be shown on the books of the legal entity because I owe money to the IRS, my...

I'm working on a patent for a grooming article (electrical/mechanical). I don't know what type of corporation to form! HELP!

A legal entity cannot be an inventor for Patent purposes. So you have been designated as such in the Patent Application. After it issues...

I inherited shares of real estate partnerships which have no value but large tax liabilities. How can I divest myself of them?

There are some approaches but the devil is in the details. I don't understand the connection you are making between ownership of the "shares"...

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If a person has a new idea for a product but can't get a patent for it, and wants to protect the new idea what's another option?

The most common approaches are: (1) get trademarks and copyrights, (2) get contractual tie ups with partners, and most importantly (3) once there...