Can I hire a lawyer just for advice at a discount rate for dirvorce and spousal support. I cannot afford to hire one.

What you are looking for is something called "limited-scope representation". Here is some information about this for California:...

How Long can I start "claiming/using" the trademark after filling out for the application?

Trademark rights are based on use in commerce. In order to get a U.S. trademark registration you typically need to use the trademark in...

Do you think that if I fill to trademark this , it would be approved or it is too similar to a word already trademarked ?

Based on the facts you have provided I think it is very possible that you would be rejected based on a likelihood of confusion if you filed for a...

The meaning of "declaratory judgment"?

Declaratory judgments are meant to settle matters before wrongs occur. If someone has already harassed, been injured as a result of...

Does Law of the Case apply to Non Parties?

You should note that "Law of the Case" can mean either (1) that a lower court must follow an appellate court's rulings in the same case or (2) that...

Can I change a few lyrics to a well-known song to use a headline for a print advertisement without permission?

A copyright owner of a work has the exclusive right to prepare derivative works. It appears that what you are proposing is a derivative work. ...

It appears that you want to use the term "Shark Tank" to use the trademarked name to get attention for the event and basically replicate what the...

Is it legal in California to audio record a school board meeting held in the school cafeteria and post the audio on social media

California law appears to allow audio or video recording of at least public governmental meetings, unless the process of recording is disruptive. ...

What is civil litigation?

For you to put "civil litigation" would typically mean that you were involved in some manner in a civil legal proceeding pending before a court of...

I bought nypd.live domain. Is the state entitled to own the domain due to trademark / copyright issues?

NYPD is, at least, a U.S. registered trademark of the CIty of New York for many classifications, U.S. trademark registration no. 3014363. In...