How do I secure a business name for future use?

It would be wise to discuss your business prospects with an attorney who is familiar with both business and trademark law. It really depends on...

If I start an LLC and want to operate a business without the LLC designator in the name, do I need to file for a fictitious name

Highly recommend filing for a fictitious business name. As a practical matter, this would be misleading since the general public would be unable to...

I have a rodent problem that existed even prior to my move-in ands my son was bitten, now the landlord is trying to evict us

The landlord may only evict you for cause. That means, you must have done something to breach the lease agreement. Assuming you did nothing to...

Lease Break issue

What does your lease provide? If your lease provides the same options, you can simply provide the lease provision to the leasing office and demand...

Using the Letters TM simply indicates that your are claiming common law rights in the mark. This should neither present a problem as to your...

Registering Business

For many small business owners like yourself, the conventional entity choice is an LLC with S-corp tax election. As far as profit vs. cost, you...

In addition to the other great answers provided here, it should be noted that regardless of whether you add the member into the LLC or form a...

I was written up while I was on approved PTO time. They had a temporary Manager from another region oversee my store.

Briefly speaking, if you are an at-will employee, your employer can terminate you for any reason, even for something as simple as failing to keep...

Can I ignore my LLC duties of loyalty as soon as a court enters a decree of judicial dissolution?

Generally the duty of good faith and fair dealing continues after dissolution of the partnership, through the winding up and final settlement of...

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You should also consider forming an LLC that elects to be taxed as an S-corp. Your goal as a business owner is to select an entity that provides...