Do you get your escrow deposit back if you no longer want to buy a house?

It depends on the agreement. But, the customary purchase agreement in NY states that you cannot just change your mind and get your down payment...

An original song I wrote, recorded, and posted to YouTube 4 yrs ago has recently been used by a major artist; do I have a case?

Possibly, but you should find a copyright attorney.

I printed a pocket travel guide that is designed for a specific ethnic group can i have a trademark or patent for this idea ?

A patent, probably not. Patents protect new and novel inventions. As far as trademark, that will protect the name you sell your guide under but...

I'm 50% owner of a business, my partner is 50%. I am the founder, she joined me a few years ago.

Why is he "treasurer" and what does a partnership have a treasurer anyway?

As a shareholder of a coop, you have a right to bring a demand that the Board take action to evict. If they do not take that action, you then have...

You do not need to file a DBA for your domain name unless, of course, you were doing business as "eyz.com" Think of a domain name is an address...

I own the site www.weaskwomen.com. I need trademark\copyright advice?

Large trademark owners often try to extend their actual rights and try to enforce their trademarks against anything close. However, since the...

My startup is a registered trademark, and someone has an Instagram account with the name. How can I resolve this issue?

If you have a registration you should contact Instagram and let them know that someone is infringing. This link may be...

Reporting value of goods for damages in response to a copyright cease and desist?

I have seen these kinds of demands made before and you are under no obligation whatsoever to provide any information to a party that sends you a...

This would be tough to answer precisely without knowing more, but it sounds like he is trying to enforce an orally made, exclusive contract. It...