if I put the company in my wife's name or do I need to wait until it expires.
answered on Feb 22, 2018
If your dates are accurate, if you wait 2 months you will have met the time requirement. This would be the safest route. There may be some issues as to the enforceability of the terms of your non-compete. But simply putting your business you will be doing in your wife's name is probably not... View More 
answered on Feb 1, 2018
The Tennessee Division of Environmental Health may be a good start.
My friend has made construction changes to the business and revamped it partially. The old boss started her new job and they are waiting for the lawyer to come back in town to sign the papers. Also, the old boss announced the change on social media that my friend was taking over and would buy her... View More
answered on Nov 8, 2017
Interesting issues here. Assuming the following.
Your friend had reached an oral agreement to buy a business.
As a result he started actually operating the business including doing some construction work.
The old owner started a new job. - and was out of town. She was to... View More
This is not an agricultural business by the way. It would be a worker owned and managed business.
Edit: Thank you, Mr. Grefseng. Assuming you mean it's not a recognized form of business in Tennessee, would it be a possibility to form a cooperative business in a state that does have... View More
answered on Aug 14, 2017
This is not a recognized form of business. Consider a member managed Limited liability company (LLC).
Can a non-lawyer start a law firm in TN
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answered on Feb 20, 2017
You cannot practice law in Tennessee without admission to the bar or in limited circumstances being supervised by someone who is admitted. Is your question about entering into a business partnership with a lawyer?
In particular, director liability, liability of the boards, and violations of compliance. I am writing a research paper for Business Law.
answered on Nov 30, 2016
Google Scholar is a good free resource. You could also go to a library at a local law school like UT, Belmont, or Vandy depending on where you are located. Those are probably the best resources.
In my home state we grant out of state licensing to companies that have not met our state required apprenticeship guidelines. As long as they have met the apprenticeship guidelines in their home state and it meets or exceeds the timeframe required in my home state they can open on their own without... View More
answered on Nov 7, 2016
Contact the Circuit court clerk in the county where you want to have your main location. In Tennessee, the Courts are divided up into "judicial districts" ( usually a grouping of 4/5 counties, but here are some in the larger cities where there is only one county in the District). In... View More
My LLC will sell both tangible (DVD's, CD's, etc.) and intangible (Domain names, websites, etc.) items.
My business will be located outside the city limits.
answered on Oct 27, 2016
You should check with the "county clerk" in you county. Obviously, you won't need anything from the City, but there could also be a county business license. Some types of businesses are exempt, so a phone call to that office might be enough.
If you are creating an LLC, the... View More
I am conducting this on the Tennessee secretary website also. It's confusing please help thanks.
answered on Feb 6, 2016
Sit down with a local business lawyer and CPA to determine best options for you.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work for your specific situation. It is... View More
full service lash salon & i own the business myself. What benefits my company if I register?
answered on Sep 8, 2015
The primary advantage to forming a LLC (limited liability company) is that you can possibly avoid personal liability for alleged torts or breaches of contract on the part of the company. There may also be tax advantages for your particular situation.
A limited liability company is much... View More
answered on Aug 29, 2015
There is no question here. Talk to a local business lawyer.
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