Notarization of a contract is never required to make it enforceable, unless of course both parties agree in writing that it is. The bottom-line...

Do I need a copyright, intellectual property attorney, and should I respond?

Just based on the short narrative I would highly doubt that this would be in their interest to litigate and the fact that the C&D came from a...

Tenants breached their lease by giving a stranger the keys to enter the apartment in their absence. Is the contract now void?

I think it is not that you need a stronger lease rather you need a thicker skin. Being a LL especially in a close-quarter situation like this is...

Is this a claim for small claims court or is it a criminal charge? Do I have to file a claim in Rennselear county?

I agree with my colleague. Assuming you can be made whole within the 5k cap the SCC is your best option. There is no harm in discussing the...

A postal employee friend is scared to do anything about what happened to him at work. he was injured badly at the post Office.

He needs to talk to a local attorney in private before he commits to any deal. Doing anything or anything further without the benefit of legal...

If I have a resell merchant certificate, and purchase clothing as a wholesaler, am I able to place our TM logo on the clothing?

This is a problem because it begs the question of who then is the actual source of the clothing product? This not only causes market confusion...

What are the risks that I could have if I will share the rights with the video freelancer I'm hiring ?

It sounds like you want to make this a work-for-hire relationship so that all IP rights namely copyright interest here revert to you once this...

Is it okay to package branded products in general packaging?

I admit I am not entirely clear on your issue, but it sounds like you are concerned that you are not receiving legit merchandise. I cannot be...

I smoked pot during my pregenancy so that I could eat. The drugs that the doctors gave me did not work

You have a right to counsel if you cannot afford it. Most states have a formula they use to determine this. You should contact the family court...

Adding our brother to the S-corp as on officer in the state of KY.

Assuming he is only serving as an officer this would be an employee/employer relationship unless you are also transferring shares over to him....