If you are starting a company with another individual, there are various ways you can structure your business. The formation you choose will depend on the specific business, how you want to divide profits and how much liability you want to have, among other factors....
Commercial property border disputes often contain multifaceted issues with a variety of factors that those involved might not recognize at first. JD Supra, an online source for legal information, notes that while individuals usually turn to litigation to solve these...
If you own land that you do not frequently visit, it may be a while before you notice that a neighbor has constructed a driveway across a portion of your property. This is a form of encroachment, something that occurs when someone builds a structure on someone else’s...
California commercial leases are often longer, more detailed and more complex than residential leases. On top of that, the statutory protections available for residential tenants generally don't apply to commercial tenants. If you are considering entering into a...
The Internal Revenue Service requires many nonprofit groups and charities to disclose major donors. The purpose of this requirement is to ensure these groups comply with applicable tax laws. The California attorney general also requires donor disclosure to verify...
Franchise parent companies generally require franchisees to sign a contract. However, as noted by Chron, a part of the daily Houston Chronicle newspaper, a franchise agreement may not stipulate that franchisees form a specific business structure. A sole...
When you purchase a piece of property, you naturally want to know that you have a good title to it, meaning that you and you alone own the premises. Purchasing title insurance during the real estate buying process is one way to safeguard against possible claims by...
Noisy neighbors. Most of us have experienced them once or twice or even heard horror stories from friends or relatives. A noisy neighbor could simply be a nuisance. Or a noise neighbor can ruin your entire home life experience. Many believe little to nothing can be...
Whether you wish to retire or start a new venture, your existing franchise agreement could contain terms specifying how you may market your business unit sale. Some franchisors may require you to sell your business back to the parent company. As reported by...
The investment put into the purchase of any business is always substantial, whether it’s time or money or both. Unfortunately, some entrepreneurs end up getting burned because they brought an enterprise without conducting proper due diligence. If you are considering...