I am one of the ca. 800.000 e-commerce sellers on Etsy Our legal position is extremely weak . We need help to negotiate .

Hello, As Etsy is doing business in the State of NY why don't you check out the NY State Dept. of Consumer Affairs and see if you can find...

Online work is done in CA, but the customer is in Texas. Can I sue the TX customer in CA small claims court?

Hello, Was there a contract that you used when they engaged you to set out the terms of the work performance, payment and defaults? If so, the...

Am I responsible for returning an unacceptable retail sale item to the customer for trying to return it in the first place?

Hello, I was not sure about the following - do they want their money back or have you already refunded the money? It sounds like the customer has...

What kind of lawyer do I need to represent me in a case against U.S. Customs so that I am able to receive a customs seal?

Hello, While my office is well versed in issues involving CBP, in order to answer this question more clarification is needed as it’s unclear...

How to avoid design patent issues when importing home decoration items?

Hello, If you don't have permission from the patent holder, and there is one, then you would absolutely be at risk of an accusation of such...

Hello, take a look at www.cbp.gov, click on its "Trade" tab for more info. and browse through some of its Informed Compliance publications. ...

Selling on online

Hi, Many of the attorneys have provided helpful answers, I would just add that when selling wearing apparel online you should be aware that there...

2 models. Agncy gave O1 & brought t NY Aug 14. Abndoned by agncy, no wrk, no $. Have asked for release. No result. Legal?

Hi, Given that they have stated they will provide a release but simply have yet to do so, you may want to contact NYC's Department of Consumer...

We are a company from India and an American buyer has not payed dues more than 6 months. The goods have been delivered & sold.

Hi, It sounds like you would benefit from having an international trade attorney look over the transaction records to understand the delivery,...

I was charged with unauthorized freight charges five times the amount agreed to in my sales agreement.

Hi, It sounds like you may have been unaware that "freight collect" is a term of art in relation to shipping, just like "free on board" or "ex...