I think what you mean by "franchise's title" is like when the NFL says they have a "franchise" quarterback: something you build a team around. If...

To add a little more: There isn't a store one goes to when it comes to purchasing licenses for IP. Nor do the rightful IP holders have to give up...

If he was paying rent, he may be a tenant with an implied month-to-month lease. You don't need to sign paperwork for this to occur - you see it in...

Some questions I'm seeing from your information given: Did you know about the additional charges when you were there? Was this not discussed as you...

The worry here is are you taking "trade secrets" or other intellectual property with you. Copyright is form of intellectual property, but for the...

I believe the answer before me embodies a great answer to your questions. I would like to add if you are dabbling in e-commerce, I would make sure...

Respectfully, I believe you answered your own question: "I need a lawyer who would be familiar with retail/wholesale agreements, IP,...

The estate of the decedent should still be liable for any contract the decedent legally entered into during their lifetime. What I would do is...

Please make sure you get "work-for-hire" agreements put in place between you and all your subcontractors. Like Ms. Koslyn mentioned above, a lot of...

New Mexico is an "at-will" employment state. Thus, generally speaking an employer may fire an employee at any time for any reason (or even a lack...