Can I press charges or do I have to sue someone for violating a US code?

If you posed for the pic and were not underage, I am really not sure where you are trying to go with all this? The pic was removed and is no...

Who owns the rights to advertisements in newspapers

I concur with my colleague. Absent any written work-for-hire / assignment agreement, the designer will be the "owner" of the ad but you get an...

Article posted and copyright infringement

Just because a few sentences in my blog match word for word sentences in some other article does not infringement make. The test under copyright...

You cannot exploit the intellectual property of another to promote your own business. I think some things, perhaps naming certain menu items like...

The answer will depend, but here is how I see the argument in your favor. Under US law the copyright interest in creative works such as designs and...

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Business contract review with possible non compete agreement

It sounds like you are more or less looking for a lawyer that is a good fit and not so much asking a legal question. You are correct, the only...

LLC closed and was verbally released from commercial office lease. Now landlord is seeking payment for remainder of lease.

You should be consulting a LL/tenant lawyer in your area to explore any and all options. In general, you cannot modify a written agreement like...

The issue in general is that while you can form and "own" the company under your visa you cannot be an active member in the company. So you would...

Customer wrote me a check for $30k which bounced, can I sue? I have a letter saying they will pay me but that was over a yr ago

You should consult an attorney ASAP and explore your options. The SOL do not exhaust in one year, but of course you should not wait. Before...

How do I buy my two brothers out to own my moms house?

Reach out to a real estate lawyer in your area. You can probably get a reasonable flat rate fee for the closing. A lawyer is not required, but...