I agree with my colleagues. You can issue non-voting shares to increase your partner's equity interest but maintain voting control of the company....

Does community property apply to a business purchased before marriage?

The first thing that should be looked at is what his estate planning documents, if any, provide for the passing of the property. Because you have...

Will I need a lawyer?

I agree with the others. If you are posting accurate information and are not including language that amounts to name calling, they cannot prevent...

Can my common law trademark expand to other territories based on marketing even though it resulted in no sales?

Common law trademark rights are vested in the geographic areas where the mark is being used and what courts have termed as the zone of natural...

When you state that you would like to "trademark" a menu item, what do you mean? Do you mean the name of the menu item, or do you mean the...

Photography selling prints copyright question

Taking a photograph you found online is a surefire way to invite a copyright infringement action against you. Getty Images and others have been...

What legal steps should I take to start a essential oil business from my garden?

I agree with Mr. Lyon. You need a good business attorney to walk through all your options on this. These would include ownership structure,...

Start a new business

I agree with the other responses that you should consult with a business attorney to discuss these issues. An attorney can walk through choice of...

How much should I present to buy out part of business?

Do the current business owners know you are considering purchasing the business located in your state? Are the business owners even considering to...

As the others suggested, I recommend seeking legal counsel from a trademark attorney to help you assess your risks on this. With that said, I think...