How can you tell uf we have to change our business name because a similar named business wants us too?

Hmm, tough situation. Any counsel will be very fact specific but given your basic information, you may not be required to change it. Some of the...

Do I need to file or register anything special if I am opening a franchise store? The franchisor will be providing the FDD.

I agree with my colleague, as a franchise-e you will likely not have any obligations to the state for any filings unless you will be a franchise...

Do I require a currency exchange license for trading the foreign currency market?

For currency exchange the CTFC is typically the wrong agency to refer to. You probably will need to register with FINCEN and various state agencies...

Depends on the number of changed involved and which states will need updates or filings submitted. If it has been a couple years since you updated...

Is my franchisor in violation of the Dodd Frank Act?

Depends, you will want to direct that question to a consumer protection attorney as dodd frank is not typical within the the franchise legal...

Yes, this is typical. DBAs do not prevent other usage.

I am a Indian Citizen. I live in India. I can apply for E-2 visa if I am able to buy a Subway restaurant business?

Unfortunately, India is not a treaty country which is required by the E-2 visa application. You will want to consult with an immigration and...

Potentially, it will depend on the franchise agreement itself. There may be provisions for termination by the franchisee for breach by the...

You may also be confused by some of the tax terminology used in Texas. Texas calls the tax levied on entities within Texas the 'franchise tax'....

What category of law does suing a company in Texas from China falls into?

I agree with my colleague, this would be a business litigation issue. Search for business litigators her on Avvo. have the contract and all...