You can take legal action against your partner. The scope and extent of your rights will depend on the terms of the management agreement and or...

Can a Client demand a refund if we didn't sign a work for hire agreement?

You are not obligated to return the $1500. That represents your writing fee. It does not matter that this was not a work for hire arrangement....

While the logo can be copyrighted, a short line of text may not be. However, you may use it as a trademark.

That would be unlawful copying and trademark infringement. See for example, the Seinfeld Aptitude Test, a trivia quiz book, in Castle Rock...

What terms do you suggest I ask for in a written contract? I am a professional writer. For one of my clients, I do writing and

You would discuss terms, such as 1. Percentage Share of the copyright ownership in the books or each product form; 2. Your writing fee/compensation...

Look to the terms of the two agreements to determine their validity. Non-compete agreements generally survive a merger, consolidation or...

Can I protect my business concept if I am the first to do it?

You should speak with an intellectual property attorney experienced in utility patents. If your unique service can qualify as a business process,...

Can I copy write a contract I developed for my business I am the first to do?

You can copyright a contract, if it qualifies as an original creative expression of a literary work. Copyright is different from a trademark....

Can I Have an LLC in NY and CA?

Yes. If you have a New York LLC, to do business in California you must file an Application to Register a Foreign Limited Liability Company (Form...

The LLC must own the condo in order for there to be a lease between LLC and tenant. Alternatively, you may lease the condo to the LLC and have the...