Can a local Bar Association or Grievance Committee help resolve a dispute with an unethical attorney?

In NY, lawyers are licensed by the Office of Court Administration. It seems to me that getting your money back should be your first concern. ...

Contract law: jurisdiction clause

You can put a choice of jurisdiction and venue in a contract, as long as the applicable law has a connection to performance of the agreement. ...

As a new employee at a bank one has to get fingerprinting.

There are specific laws governing banks. They cannot hire someIone convicted of a breach of trust crime. You don't say what the new employee was...

I'm attempting to open a business, I looked into a property in acton and did not move forward with opening it there.

You will need a license from the state and permission from the town legislative body. Is the heighborhood zoned for business and for your business...

I signed a non compete clause when I sold my business, is it still in effect if the company was then sold again?

It depends on what the non-compete clause says but err on the side of honoring the contract. Does the contract say it remains in effect if the...

Aside from using any trademark/logos, do I need permission to deliver food from a restaurant ?

I'm uclear on your facts. Are you planning on buying their food and reselling it? In that case you would definitely need permission but have you...

What should I specify if I sign a material release for my product/trademark to be used on a television show?

"Any red flags"? Three of them actually. First, never post such detailed information on a social networking site. Second, get an intellectual...

I have a real estate agreement for a Lease to Own on my house. This template was built by Docstoc.com. Is this site trusted?

NRVER trust any off the shelf agreement. Get a lawyer.

Yes - all of them. If a slogan is covered by copyright or trademark, either in the US or another country, you will need to get a license. The...

I have an invention idea that I know will work. how can I get it going and sell it? or market it?

First, you have to retain a patent lawyer. You will probably need to also register trademarks and copyrights. Have EVERYONE you discuss this with...