I have a tradename issue. Name was registered with state/county in 2008. New company registers US patent in '11. Who wins?

I agree with my colleague here. Merely registering your business with state and/or county does not do anything to protect the trademark, it only...

Which kind of insurance is needed for small consulting business within occupational therapy?

Given that this is a professional occupation requiring a license to perform these services I would think a professional liability policy and...

Service to corporation and its CEO and CFO

If you are naming them personally in your suit then yes each must be served. You may want to discuss your matter with a lawyer in private. Most...

I used a logo for a popular boxing company in a video I sell, do I need some type of release or contract?

Well... I would be more comfortable if this explicitly stated that you have a right to use their trademark with logo (not just their "products") in...

How do I go about suing for deification?

I believe you mean "defamation." What you described is certainly defamatory and I think a reprehensible thing for them to do, but I want to be...

Ms. McCall indeed offered an excellent overview. In my opinion, this is all, however, highly academic. I sincerely doubt you would gain much if...

Typically, there is really no such concept in law except for very limited circumstances. For example, in NY if this was an in-home solicitation...

My husband had a business an LLC, we were audited by L&I and have a large amount to pay back.

You may have liability here because you were a member and principal of the business. Principals can certainly be held liable for taxes owed to any...

I am in need of a busineess attorney to handle a couple different issues for my business.

Avvo is a great place to help locate a lawyer. You can search by going to the "find a lawyer" tab up top. In your case, you may want to limit your...

Car theft by someone you know

I think you may have grounds to repossess it. I'm not so sure if I agree with my colleague here in the sense that if this was indeed a gift then...

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