If I call a local lawyer with a simple contract question, will they bill me? Is it considered rude for me to call to do this?

Most will not bill you for a simple consultation. That said, attorneys are not supposed to give legal advice or get potentially confidential...

How does a trademark attorney ensure no conflicts?

The lawyer will bring experience to the search and application process to save you money. They will advise on whether a search is worthwhile,...

I was terminated , I have a contract. I was not paid the $2700 for 15 days notice promised, should i take to sm claims crt?

I agree with my colleague: no real way to tell your "chances" in court without seeing the agreement and getting more details. The bottom line is...

WHAT SHOULD I DO WHEN I AM ASKED TO SIGN A NON-COMPETE FORM?

I agree with my colleagues. If you are still on the fence about enlisting an attorney in your area, look at the scope of the non-compete. If you...

I wrote & recorded some lyrics on another rappers song that will be released by a major label next month, how do I protect them?

You can do a lot yourself using the guides at the Copyright Office website. Look for information about registering lyrics and registering...

You can sue for anything. To get what you want, however, you need to have a good argument, facts to support that argument, and the means to carry...

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My attorney keeps on ignoring us and does not provide us with our title search and insurance documents. What should we do?

Get a new attorney. Fire the old attorney with a notice letter that includes an order that the old attorney forward all your documents to the new...

What is the difference between an Arrangement Letter and an Interim Agreement or can they be used interchangebly?

Generally, you can call a contract anything you want so long as it has an offer, acceptance and consideration. Attorneys like to name contracts...

Do I need a separation agreement.

Run, do not walk, to a Maryland divorce attorney. This is absolutely essential: what you are asking is time sensitive and many family laws have...

I agree with my colleague. Check to see if the pattern book carries a copyright notice or "rules" about the use of the patterns. If it does, this...