Can I patent an idea?

You received some great advice. In short, a patent protects the "HOW" not the "what." So no an idea is not protectable, but as some note what...

I have an idea that can add to cosmetic industry that does not exist now. How to pitch my idea without it being stolen?

You received good advice. If we are talking about an "idea" then the only way for you to protect it would be to have some kind of legal...

Is it copyright infringement or illegal in some way to have a celebrity image on a sidewalk poster for a business?

As noted, you have the publicity and privacy rights issues and you also have the copyright infringement issue. Doing something like this for say...

The others offered some good responses and I agree that you should consult with IP counsel before pulling the trigger to make certain you are not...

If a person is a manager of a LLC can he give management rights to someone else without the agreement of the other members of

The manager is ultimately responsible should they delegate any authority. So if John is the manager, but John has Mary tasking for the entity and...

Received a email from a collection agency with a arrest warrant number on it. Is this legitimate or a scare tactic?

It is total BS. These companies have a lot nerve. No, the only entities with the power to issue arrest warrants are your government agencies. The...

Is it illegal to bid up the price on your own ebay items?

Illegal? As in a violation of the criminal code, likely not. But is it a violation of eBay's terms of use? Most probably. If discovered it would...

How do we register as a legal business entity or "DBA" for a General Partnership?

I completely agree with Attorney Lautin here that operating under a default GP with no liability shield is just taking very unnecessary risks. And...

I started my own company while working for the competition. The busines is growing so i quit. They sent a cease and desit ?

As noted, more specific facts would be needed before anyone could offer a truly helpful answer here. But in general, you would not be prohibited...

What business license do I need in the state of California to start an Ecommerce Website that sells tobacco pipes?

Unless a lawyer has dealt with exactly this issue, there is no way to know for certain without doing the homework. Usually, we handle the...