I run the website mcdonaldspeople.com and wondering if I am open to copyright/trademark infringement suits?

You should also be aware that "parody" as a defense in the trademark realm is not as universally accepted or developed as it is for copyright law. ...

What should the terms of a partnership be when ons of the parties offers all the creative ideas?

The first thing you should understand is that in the world of co-production there is no set template for revenue shares. That being said, the...

I resently signed over to bank a note for $500,000 for 22 lot development, can a architect file a lein on one of those lots now

In many jurisdictions architects cannot file legitimate liens, since they did not provide actual materials to the project. Hence you should...

2 attorney's wanted to be partner in my business in alabama but did not sign a written agreement am I obligated to them?

You will definitely have to consult with a local attorney and have him or her analyze the facts and chronology of your dealings with the attorneys...

Bearshare has had a very storied history since the Supreme Court's landmark decision in Grokster II. That being said, one of the things that it...

At what point does a license take effect?

Your question cannot never be answered in terms of 10 lines of code, or yes, no bright line tests. Open Source licenses and their enforcement are...

Rate business website

This is an increasingly common web platform, "social reviewing." You can look no further than Yelp.com to see one of the most commercially viable...

Employment Non-Compete Agreement

You really should have the non-compete language vetted by a local labor attorney. The fact is that in many states, save a sparing few,...

To add to Ms. Koslyn's point, a critical element of any claim you may have to legally acquire the domain (typically a UDRP) is whether or not your...

If an inc. changes to an llc. after an agreement with the inc. was agreed upon

A corporation can and does often "convert" (either through statutory conversion, consolidation, or merger) into an LLC. It can do this in many...