Do I need a lawyer to help me with a trademark application? If so, how much would be a fair charge for the legal services?

Hi, I think using a lawyer to handle the clearance due diligence and filing will be invaluable to you. As my colleague noted, much if not most...

How enforceable are Operating Agreements that have no mention of payment other than "value received"? Would it even be valid?

Hi, My colleague is on point. It is really not helpful to try to explore this without all the facts and circumstances known. It is not even...

Is it legal to produce a decal with a NFL players Last Name & Number ONLY - no logo. Thanks in advance.

Hi, No. This would not only violate the players publicity rights but likely that of the NFL as well as a trademark infringement. Anytime...

What is the best way to alert copyright holders of copyright infringement?

Hi, I am not sure what exactly you are stating here. Are you suggesting that you, who are not affiliated with them in any way, want to protect...

An LLC is going through dissolution, any changes to the document must be in writing, does an email thread constitute in writing?

Hi, Some other lawyers here may feel differently, but I really do not like commenting on matters where it is clear another lawyer has already...

A check from a business I worked for was released to someone other than myself w/o permission. Is that grounds for a lawsuit?

Hi, Not sure what you are saying exactly, but I think you are asking whether you can go after the employer that issued the check and gave it to...

S corp in colorado. Two owners, one has 81%, the other 21%. 21% owner needs to leave the corp. How do we disengage him?

Hi, In an S-Corp scenario you typically create a stock-purchase agreement and depending on the state of formation an amendment with the...

How can the city and county give me licenses for a business,then tell me I can't run that business??????

Hi, Clearly, such a question begs more questions than answers at this point. You really should consult a local lawyer that may be well...

Hi, I agree with my colleagues here. If you intend on entering this very merky field of gray-market goods, I can tell you that it is not for...

If I alter a replica handbag with bedazzles/studs etc, and sell it to the customer as fake bag art, is it legal?

Hi, I agree with my colleagues here. Getting involved with counterfeit merchandise on any level is flatly foolish. While at first blush...