Should witness statements be signed under penalty of perjury?

They'd likely be considered hearsay, even if signed under penalty of perjury. You should have the witnesses personally testify.

What are my options, if seller doesn't close escrow on the date agreed and signed.

It would depend on what the purchase agreement for the business says. Usually there's a clause that will let you cancel in this type of situation....

Do we need formal registration or partnership documents and do we need a business bank account?

In order to limit liability personally, you should form a limited partnership or limited liability company. You should also have a partnership...

See above.

You do have the right to refuse, but your employer then has the right to take adverse action against you, including suspending/terminating you.

You should look at what your lease says. However, if they are alleging that you breached the lease by failing to pay CAM charges, then yes, they...

How do i change a sole propietorship to a limited partnership?

You will need to file the proper documents document's with the Secretary of State to form the LP and need a partnership agreement as well. A...

Misqualification,1099 for employee

Sounds like you've been misclassified. You'd be entitled to overtime wages, penalties for missed meal periods and rest breaks, and attorney's fees....

If i pay the back rent in the UD that I'm being evicted for, will that cancel the eviction?

No, because you have to give up possession as well. Thus, you would need to pay all amounts owed, including the rent, costs, and attorney's fees,...

Do you have to file a lawsuit to subpoena documents

Yes. You cannot legally subpoena documents without an underlying lawsuit.

No, you can't dismiss the case at this point. Once the judgment amount is paid off, you would just file and record a Satisfaction of Judgment.