Selling business but want to keep/transfer trademarks

An additional option would be to sell only the assets of the LLC and not the LLC itself; and retain the TM's in the LLC. You should consult a...

Would you encourage a client to use a crowdfunding site if they didn't have the money to pay legal bills?

This is an interesting question but it really depends on the case. If it was a personal injury matter with a lot of money on the line there would...

Establish a new LLC, or create DBA?

If you want to operate a separate set of books you should form a new entity (such as an LLC). There, however, are definitely cons to having two...

Do I have legal recourse to get my money back?

In this case, where you state you understood there was no guarantee, it's unclear to me why you feel mislead. Did they say you would not need a...

Can my rights be considered secure if I send the start up presentation of my idea to an investment company via email?

You have extremely limited rights in "ideas" without first obtaining patents or contractual rights. A Non-Disclosure Agreement, or NDA, is an...

Converting California LLC to a C Corp.

You can file for conversion with the secretary of state and may be able to keep your old EIN. Generally these types of conversions are tax-free...

I need to register to do business in California. I will be buying, rehabbing and re-selling homes.

There is no state-wide license that you would need to buy and sell homes here in California. If you are doing so on behalf of others this is a...

The statute of limitations for fraud in California is three years. While most cases against former attorneys would lie in malpractice, fraud could...

Can I prevent my ex-boyfriend to send shameful video of me to family, friends and work colleagues?

In order to stop him you would need to obtain a temporary restraining order from a court of appropriate jurisdiction. You have a right to privacy,...

When taking a corporation to small claims court for unpaid wages, can I also claim lost wages for hours that were lost due corp?

You have raised several relevant issues. First, it may be wise to speak to an attorney regarding your back wages because you may be entitled to...