This is not a slam dunk because you did buy it AS IS, you can potentially lose whole case on that alone; you might research THAT fact and be sure...

Do I need a real estate attorney

You need his signature; if he is forgetful to the point he needs a conservator who can make decisions you should apply for a conservatorship. In...

Dear San Francisco, the FTB will keep sending letters for years then generally stop after a few years, unless you give them reason to keep...

Does a wrongful termination ruling against the franchisor compel a wrongful eviction clam against the Lessor?

Dear Van Nuys, your facts and question are interesting and most definitely raise the issue of the affiliate relationship between Franchisor and...

I would like to know if what happened to my father's business is considered franchise fraud.

Wow, lots of issues, between various individuals. Between your dad and Franchisor regarding transferring the franchise; between your dad and buyer,...

Franchisor insisting on having complete voting rights in our company - is it acceptable?

Dear Pleasanton; I have never heard of this kind of arrangement in my almost 29 years of Franchise practice, and that includes many years on the...

Would I be able to sue a franchisor under the NJ "Little FTC Act" or the NJ Consumer Fraud Act for deceptive claims.

Dear NJ, If you have some proof or evidence that one or more of the statements in the link you provided is actually false, or was when you brought...

I am involved with a franchise in Texas that has abandoned their trademarks, now listed as "DEAD". What recourse do I have?

Dear Texas, the company may have filed under a different class, or a slightly different manner or newer slogan, if yours is very old; if in fact...

What evidence is admissible or inadmissible in court, specifically pertaining to contract law?

Generally third party statements are not admissible in a legal proceeding between 2 other parties, however, that third party can certainly be...

Damages "caused thereby" 31300 violation

Dear LA, lots of ways to argue it; this is very fact specific so you need an experienced franchise attorney who can get all the facts and fashion...