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The subsidiary is in a very unhealthy relationship with their owner. The owner doesn't treat the subsidiary well, doesn't invest in the subsidiary and has become a competitor. Additionally, the subsidiary is charged a hefty fee for administrative support from the owner which isn't... View More 
answered on Mar 26, 2024
I apologize, but I am not entirely sure what type of relationship you are describing. Your description would include many different scenarios. Most importantly would be any contractual obligations of the parties. I have no doubt the subsidiary has options, but I don't know what may be the best one.
The city says we HAVE to have a bathroom accessible to the public, is this true? There is a public restroom in the restaurant. The customers can exit the retail store to the restaurant and technically use it there?
answered on Aug 30, 2023
I don't believe a retail store is required to have a public restroom. Who told you that it does? The "city" could mean various things or people.
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answered on Aug 16, 2023
Using "Twin Cities" in your business name could potentially lead to trademark issues, as the term may be associated with the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area in Minnesota. If your business operates within or serves this region, using "Twin Cities" in your name might... View More
I have concerns over what degree of personal ownership I would have over a company and if it would effect how flexible i can be, I don't know how taxes would work if I successfully sold the product as myself vs a business. I am also concerned there could be liability risk without one, being... View More
answered on May 22, 2023
Properly forming and maintaining a business entity has great advantages. Protecting your personal assets is one. It's hard to determine your current situation. Is this a solo endeavor or are others involved? Will funding from other sources be needed to market the game? What exactly do you mean... View More
answered on Nov 20, 2020
If you want it done correctly, you contact a reputable business law firm and retain their services.
answered on Oct 11, 2020
You chose logical categories for your post, but it remains open for four weeks. There's no guarantee every post is picked up, but your question could have better chances of a meaningful response in the Trademark category - you recognized the issue as well. Trademark is in the same categories... View More
My question with this is can someone legally “hire” for work under the title employee without ever expecting or receiving compensation from their employer. And can NDA be introduced in those working terms?
answered on Apr 8, 2020
If you hire an employee, you will need to comply with the federal and state wage and hour laws with regard to compensating that employee. You should consult an employment law attorney in your area for advice.
answered on Aug 12, 2017
This question is too vague to provide a thoughtful response. The answer would depend on whether you are infringing on intellectual property.
answered on Jul 18, 2017
I am not admitted as an attorney in Minnesota, and so cannot give you legal advice on Minnesota law. However, I have never heard of a restriction on LLC's obtaining building permits in the states where I practice, California and Colorado. The bigger issue may be whether the LLC is licensed... View More
answered on Mar 7, 2017
There is too little information to provide you advice on this matter.
So I wrote a partnership agreement for our very small business. We both signed electronically. Now what do I do with it?
answered on Aug 18, 2016
You should likely register your business as a partnership through the Secretary of State rather than simply have an agreement.
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