For a LLC, do we need to have a US citizen as an officer/member to remain a non-foreign entity?

The term "foreign entity" with regard to an LLC in California has nothing to do with the nationality of the members - it has to do with whether the...

First of all 1A is "used in commerce" and 1B is "intent to use" and you file whichever is appropriate not the one you want. Which is appropriate...

Is it possible to threaten legal action against danhatesspam.com for putting my companies name up on his website?

Things happen on the Internet. One cranky customer can post something negative - this isn't even a customer saying something bad about your product...

Was my submitted idea to Facebook protected?

Generally ideas are not protect-able. And odds are that if Facebook has a new app is was in the works well before you sent your idea to...

Each bank will have its own rules for what documentation they want, but you first need to make sure the LLC is validly formed, then you file a...

Have done professional marketing for a startup company. Been offered to be one of the shareholders ! now they deny ! help please

As has been said, oral agreements are enforceable IF You can prove them. I strongly urge you to go to a good business litigation attorney where the...

How do I legally search for a company's dba names?

Are you talking about the corporations legal corporate name - you search for that on the California Secretary of State's website - see link...

The "Organizer" is just the person filing the paperwork. Often an attorney is the "organizer" and then bows out after the members are brought in...

What do I do if someone has created a fake page about me on Facebook?

Facebook has procedures for this. I've linked to one of the relevant pages where you can read more, but here's the bottom line: "What should I...

Is it better to form an S-Corp or a LLC if I plan to give an investor 5-10% of the business?

There are so many issues that go into deciding whether you want a S-Corp or an LLC. You've been given some good suggestion some of the...