How would one protect an idea that would be used as a business strategy; rather than an actual patent for a product?

If your business strategy provides an economic advantage but does not qualify for patent protection - whether because it is a mere idea or for any...

What does it mean when I read that the LLC has had its status with the Franchise Tax Board surrender or forfeited?

I blogged about this topic several years ago - please see the post at the link provided below. Quoting a portion of that...

Setting up LLC in California for Indian based online service company.

Assuming that you have a suitably-experienced lawyer in California help you, legal compliance is reasonably straightforward. Taxation - both...

When a person is issued a SS # and the number indicates it is not an ITIN but a SS# issued out of CALIFORNIA, does this also

Social security numbers can be issued to non-citizens as well as citizens. (The area number specified by the first three digits - please see the...

How do I end an S corp wihen the buyers are paying the s corp monthly (for 60 months) for the purchase?

If I understand the question correctly, you want to dissolve the corporation, but you cannot do so because payments will be made to the corporation...

I have a novel idea not directly related to my line of work at a tech giant. How can I launch a business and protect the idea ?

My colleagues are correct that your agreement with your employer governs (and the HR Department would be incorrect in stating that your employer...

Foreign Individual or Foreign Entity setting up business in DE

1. I have helped dozens of foreign clients set up businesses in the U.S. The process you have described is not too difficult (if one knows what he...

My brother disposed in his Will our entire business partnership without mention of my share.

Your brother can bequeath only his portion of the partnership. You should retain a probate lawyer to represent you. Using the Find a Lawyer link...

When dissolving a 2 partner California LLC with no debts, do both partners get a copy of the software?

As my colleagues have noted, the two members need to enter into an agreement by which the LLC assigns to them, in equal measure, rights to the...

Yes, you and your brother in Macedonia may be shareholders in a California corporation. As far as the corporation is concerned, the fact that...