Once you enter an appearance in a case, nothing needs to be sent to adversary by certified mail. If you efile something in the case you agreed to...

Yes. Only an experienced franchise attorney can read between the lines and spot red flags. Something that seems ok to an MBA or other lawyer may...

How can I go about taking legal action on a company?

There are procedures for you to submit an estimated w2 to the irs when the employer fails to do so. The employer has an obligation to provide an...

Maybe not. A party cannot sit on their rights (to demand arbitration) and then try to enforce it at the last minute. It seems that waiver or...

Can a company use my copyright image on their website without permission?

Generally, no. Before filing a lawsuit, you need a copyright registration of the work. But step one should be a cease and desist letter. A C&D...

For 'proper' service, email will usually not count. To count under most court rules, you should send by mail, courier, or hand delivery. It is a...

Can I be held as a vexatious litigant if it was already determined that I am not in another separate court hearing ?

It is possible. Subsequent litigation conduct in conjunction with prior litigation conduct may 'step over the line' to become vexatious.

The standard a court would use is 1) access and 2) substantial similarity. Ideas cannot be copyrighted. It is the expression of an idea that can...

Restocking fees.

The better question is whether you have to pay the fee. Your Franchise Agreement will determine whether or not the fee can be charged. You can...

A court would look to the substance of the circumstances to determine if a contract is formed. A letter of intent could be considered to be a...