Can a firm sue if someone reproduces a vintage poster commissioned in 1865 which carries their company name?

The poster, as a work of art made before the 1909 Act, and not being a "map, chart, or book," seems it would have been under State law copyright...

Is communication between a self-represented party to an attorney of a represented party considered confidential?

That's not confidential. The fact that you had this idea strongly suggests you should hire an attorney to represent and counsel you regarding...

Is there anything way I can force my ex fiancee to refinance a car loan that is in both our names?

THIS IS NOT MY FIELD OF PRACTICE, I just felt sorry for you because no one else answered. Whose name(s) are on the registration? You are...

What are my legal rights to recover a loan I made to a tax exempt foundation and for discovery of their books?

If you sue them in state court for default on the repayment agreement, your attorney can demand discovery of their accounts. If your suspicions...

My boss stated that "he didn't know what I was into, outside of work because I had come to work with bruises and bite marks"

First of all, call an employment attorney. I think they will tell you to exhaust the company's hr process for dealing with the issue, before...

This is a fantastic question because even though Marvel Comics most likely would come after you under some kind of a theory of false endorsement or...

Can my employer rip off the product I created on my own time?

Although I'm a registered patent attorney, I'm going to tell you that patent protection probably is no longer the way to go for this kind of...

How do I go about locating the US associates of a company in China who stole my own art images off a website that sells my work?

If I were trying to do this, I would hit up the whois. That's free. Most likely they use a domain name privacy service. Next step? Order a...

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That's ... pretty much exactly wrong, actually. First off, there's no hard number on what degree of similarity is safe. Trying to put a number...

If I register and insure a car in my name for someone is there anyway I can not be liable for any accidents?

No. As the owner of the car, the law presumes you gave permission for its use. Unless you want to get in a situation where you lie in court and...