I made a sale 8 months ago of a piece of art. Now the client wants to return it, do I have to return my commission?

More facts are needed at the sale level first. Was there a bill of sale and, if so, what were its terms? Did it say that all sales were final? ...

How do I stop a local artist from selling a portrait of me with out my permission?

Ask the artist not to sell the portrait without your permission. Date the letter. Advantage to this approach: it is direct and inexpensive. ...

Reproduction art for clients benefit, unknown by the artist is this breach of verbal contract?

We don't have enough facts here to say much: what the relationship was between the parties, what money was exchanged, whether they had done...

Probably not. If there was no other discussion about fees except the estimate, and nothing written, it is unlikely that she could show facts that...

Maybe. Without a contract, the facts of the situation will be very important if you want to recover your deposit. Look to see if there is...

Do I need to seek legal council after finding my Full Name & Nick Name in a book, along with pictures?

Sounds like a possible misappropriation or invasion of privacy claim. If you want to see it stopped, contact the person directly and ask them to...

I am a college student who signed a non compete agreement when I was in high school and need to know if I can accept a new job.

Depends on two things: what the agreement said and whether it is enforceable. The terms of the agreement should be clear as to what you cannot do,...

I need an attorney to look over a Equine Sales Contract, any suggestions?

For this: get a local attorney and one who understands the subject matter. Most importantly, they should be familiar with laws pertaining to...

Is it worth filing complaint of breach of contract and fraud if I haven't actually lost money but did not gain as anticipated?

Although you give a lot of details, an attorney would need to know more about the actual terms of the contrat to answer fully. For example, is the...

Trademark Name - Same As Already Registered By Other Company BUT In Different Order? Is It Acceptable?

Actually, the legal measurement is whether you mark is likely to cause consumer confusion. The focus of the trademark law is on what the consumer...