I took a collateral loan for $5000 dollars. At the end of pay off period, I am told I have nothing. How can that be?

I don't think I understand what you are asking here. You took out a collateral loan. You then paid it off on time and in full and you are saying...

What lawyer do i need for a business partnership dispute

We operate an entrepreneurial practice that covers intellectual property and business law and have handled and successfully resolved countless...

Is there a way to convert my NY LLC to a CA LLC? Or at the very least, can I change my NY LLC to a DE one? If so, how?

Whether you can convert or re-domicile depends on that jurisdiction you are going to and where you are coming from. Sometimes this can be done more...

Can I do business on a website and domain that is not my D.B.A. as long as I put my D.B.A. in the About page of the website?

I agree with my colleague. Merely having a website under a different domain does not mean you need to file another DBA, but I would at least note...

Are Google blogs protected under Copyright?

You received some good responses. Any creative expression will be covered by copyright law automatically. Then you register the work with the US...

What are the minimum requirements for a great app idea to become copyright protected?

In truth, all we can do here is stab at the wind here without knowing more. The only way you can receive actionable and specific legal advice is by...

Are employees bound to the intellectual property clause between employer and a vendor?

Your fears are unfounded as they relate to third party contracts for which you have not negotiated nor assented to. As noted, this does not mean...

AS noted, no. You would be playing off of their mark and creating a false association, endorsement or sponsorship of the MLB franchise. If you...

I have seen an advt for business for sale and made an offer and broker asked me to make a deposit (10%) to proceed with it.

There is a lot to consider before you commit. Putting up earnest money in escrow is expected and yes you should be able to get all of that back...

What are the liabilities of renting time on a sex toy (such as a RealDoll) as a business?

It's a problem. Every community has a right to enforce decency standards. I suspect that once discovered you might be targeted even if there is...