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Business Name Includes Another's Trademark.

Before I respond to your inquiry, I must state that we have not spoken, I have not reviewed the relevant documents and facts, and I do not represent you. Therefore, my discussion below is not a legal opinion, but is informational only. Finally, my discussion applies only to issues to which Pennsylvania, New Jersey or Federal law apply, unless otherwise specified. That being said, Ms. Lanard gave you a good answer. I would add that if you do not refer to your product as a "Widget" to your...

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Making a contract with a mentally handicapped person

Before I respond to your inquiry, I must state that we have not spoken, I have not reviewed the relevant documents and facts, and I do not represent you. Therefore, my discussion below is not a legal opinion, but is informational only. Finally, my discussion applies only to issues to which Pennsylvania, New Jersey or Federal law apply, unless otherwise specified. That being said, if a person is legally incompetent, they cannot be bound to contracts that they sign, unless a legal guardian...

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Are we liable for damages and costs incurred by our vendor to collect any outstanding balance?

Before I respond to your inquiry, I must state that we have not spoken, I have not reviewed the relevant documents and facts, and I do not represent you. Therefore, my discussion below is not a legal opinion, but is informational only. Finally, my discussion applies only to issues to which Pennsylvania, New Jersey or Federal law apply, unless otherwise specified. That being said, that is a fairly common piece of language in an agreement that forgives a portion of a debt owed upon payment -...

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What kind of attorney do i need to defend me against a civil suit.

Before I respond to your inquiry, I must state that we have not spoken, I have not reviewed the relevant documents and facts, and I do not represent you. Therefore, my discussion below is not a legal opinion, but is informational only. Finally, my discussion applies only to issues to which Pennsylvania, New Jersey or Federal law apply, unless otherwise specified. That being said, you need a personal injury attorney that does defense work; one who is familiar with insurance law as well...

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If I close my bike shop

Before I respond to your inquiry, I must state that we have not spoken, I have not reviewed the relevant documents and facts, and I do not represent you. Therefore, my discussion below is not a legal opinion, but is informational only. Finally, my discussion applies only to issues to which Pennsylvania, New Jersey or Federal law apply, unless otherwise specified. That being said, you may have liability under the Unfair Trade Practices Act for misleading advertising, or liability under...

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I have created my own unique paintball gun. Can I use aftermarket non original stock internal parts of another companies gun?

Before I respond to your inquiry, I must state that we have not spoken, I have not reviewed the relevant documents and facts, and I do not represent you. Therefore, my discussion below is not a legal opinion, but is informational only. Finally, my discussion applies only to issues to which Pennsylvania, New Jersey or Federal law apply, unless otherwise specified. That being said, I've been involved in the paintball industry at one level or another for some years, but do not recall the...

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Can a wedding venue charge/sue me for things that were not explicit in the contract terms?

Before I respond to your inquiry, I must state that we have not spoken, I have not reviewed the relevant documents and facts, and I do not represent you. Therefore, my discussion below is not a legal opinion, but is informational only. Finally, my discussion applies only to issues to which Pennsylvania, New Jersey or Federal law apply, unless otherwise specified. That being said, if the contract did not require you to pay for a ceremony fee and other items, you cannot be charged for those...

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If I have a business that is a partnership and I want the business to become an S Corp do I have to end the partnership first

Before I respond to your inquiry, I must state that we have not spoken, I have not reviewed the relevant documents and facts, and I do not represent you. Therefore, my discussion below is not a legal opinion, but is informational only. Finally, my discussion applies only to issues to which Pennsylvania, New Jersey or Federal law apply, unless otherwise specified. That being said, while you can convert a partnership to an S corporation; the partnership forms a new S Corp; contributes its...

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Can a place of business keep you from going outside during your shift?

Before I respond to your inquiry, I must state that we have not spoken, I have not reviewed the relevant documents and facts, and I do not represent you. Therefore, my discussion below is not a legal opinion, but is informational only. Finally, my discussion applies only to issues to which Pennsylvania, New Jersey or Federal law apply, unless otherwise specified. That being said, your employer can set its work rules for work time. Your employer cannot limit you during break times in the...

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How is a settlement conference different then mediation?

Before I respond to your inquiry, I must state that we have not spoken, I have not reviewed the relevant documents and facts, and I do not represent you. Therefore, my discussion below is not a legal opinion, but is informational only. Finally, my discussion applies only to issues to which Pennsylvania, New Jersey or Federal law apply, unless otherwise specified. That being said, you would be best served to see an attorney. It is impossible for most clients to know what they can ask for...

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