There is a potential claim against the teacher and a suit under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 against the school district. For a similar suit which went all...

Can I ask landlord if the contractor being used for renovations is licensed in my state?

The official registration number of any contractor can be obtained from the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General’s Bureau of Consumer Protection...

Defamation ?

A cause of action to consider would be an invasion of privacy. Pennsylvania common law allows four separate civil actions for torts falling under...

Bank refuses to honor certified/official bank check due to stop payment. PA UCC prhobits this, yet they ignore me.

A bank’s obligation to pay its cashier’s check is the same as a maker’s obligation to pay a promissory note when it is due (Revised UCC § 3-412)....

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What can we do if a member of our band left, and his father took the logo that he designed with him?

A quick search of the Trademark database indicates the name is available, so it appears you may trademark the original name.

What is our best option for using a business name that's taken?

You can request from the entity currently using the name a Consent to Appropriation of Name (form DSCB:19-17.2 ). Otherwise, if they have already...

An individual filing a fictitious name is required to advertise, in a newspaper of general circulation and in the county law journal. If an...

How do I receive payment from a business that I am supplying security services to?

You should hire counsel to review your agreement (oral or written) send a Notice of Claim, and then proceed to file a formal complaint with the...

Drunk driver totals brand new leased park car

You may sue the drunk driver directly in a civil lawsuit, which if it is for less than $12,000.00 can be brought in small claims court known as...

Is it illegal for another tow company with a different name to be stealing my business address and advertising online

There may be a cause of action for Appropriation of One's Likeness. One whose name or likeness is used, without his/her consent, for advertising...