I've been misclassified as an independent contractor...

Our law firm is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota and routinely advises employees and employers on independent contractor relationship. Your...

I am interested in legal help when I buy a franchise.

I don't think any attorney can provide a solid estimate without understanding the type of franchise you are purchasing, and the scope of...

Questing regarding a business loan and collateral.

The answer is "yes," though it depends on the type of business. Lenders vary on whether they will be sufficiently secure. An equipment-heavy...

Non-compete agreements are frequently enforced by Minnesota courts. A reviewing court will enforce a non-compete (assuming entered into lawfully)...

I am an employee of company "A" and currently work for end client "C" through a middle vendor/company "B". Can I join the C ?

Based only on the non-compete language you provided, I think you have a strong argument that company A cannot enforce the non-compete against you...

Mn non compete

Perhaps. In Minnesota, a non-compete passes one initial test of enforceability if provided to a job applicant as part of the job offer, and if...

I filed an LLC w/ state of MN with a partner but we have not opened the business yet. Can I remove her?

Not likely if you were both involved in creating LLC. If you and your "partner" are both organizers of the LLC, but no Board of Governors has been...

What is the procedure to going out of business? Do we have to bankrupt the LLC?

You have asked multiple questions, and your questions raise a number of issues. While I cannot opine as to Washington law, and recommend you...