When will LLC start protecting against personal assets?

I agree with my colleagues. You do not get the benefit of a liability shield for that period of time before it existed. IN NY, for example, we...

Copyright violation of my book cover

My colleagues are certainly on point in their assessment of this. You just do not have much to complain about here. This is not like the German...

County Names Copyright?

We are really talking about trademark here, not copyright. Generally, the name of towns and counties are not trademarked by those entities but...

There is little any of us can offer here. You need to consult a lawyer in private that can review the contract you signed along with all the facts...

Can I open a clothing/retail business under a marketing business?

I agree with the others. Being a minor in business posses some issues, but most are easily surmountable. You and your mother should consult a...

When I lived in NC with my father. He talked me in to starting a business. I started it in my name. We had a falling out.

I think you should discuss the matter over with a lawyer in private so all the details can be fleshed out. It is too hard to offer any meaningful...

Want to know what to do

I agree with my colleague here. You really need to have a lawyer review the relevant agreements to get a sense of your options. For example, you...

How do we go about trademarking and copyrighting a name and logo for our social club?

You should discuss your plans and objectives over with a lawyer in private so she can analyze the nature of the proposed mark. Once it is certain...

Can I trademark the same name if the goods are different?

You are asking the appropriate question, but as my colleague pointed out, you need to consult a TM lawyer in private to conduct the proper due...

Is it possible for a 501 c 3 non-profit ("NPA") to form a for-profit entity (FPE) and share the same mgmt. team?

There is really no way for any of us here to understand what you are proposing in the abstract. I think the better idea is to reach out to...