In most circumstances, the landlord is not allowed to take money that you were paying for rent/late fees/court costs, and then deduct for a claim...

I don't know of any rule that would prevent the use of the word CLINIC, or that would otherwise mean that you have to have a medical license. A...

Can I list my product as "Made in the USA"?

The FTC regulates the rules about "Made in USA", "Made in AMerica" or the equivalent. The FTC Act, section 45a is at this...

How can a landlord have final approval on someone acquiring a business by denying lease transfer?

Many commercial leases have provisions that provide that the Tenant shall not transfer the Lease or the Premises to any entity without first...

While I agree with the above Attorneys, I did want to write just to set out some basic rules for North Carolina. (1) A mechanic has a possessory...

Trademark Registration in Business Partners name?

I moved this to Intellectual Property, because I think the answer depends on issues related to Trademark Law. You need to discuss with a Trademark...

When an HOA hires a management company, they are directed by the Executive Board re projects. ?

I represented a management company that had a "related" maintenance company to whom it referred much of its maintenance work. Although this was in...

What can I expect with appealing a small claims civil judgement in NC?

In any appeal from a small claims court judgment, the case starts all over. The law calls it "trial de novo." In fairly short order, you will be...

I had a contractor refinish my floor and I am unhappy with the results. What options do I have for repayment?

I would recommend that you have another company come in to look at the floors. Your subjective view of "industry standards" may or not be...

How does Tradename Infringement and C&D Work?

I agree with the answers provided by the attorneys above. I write separately to point out a couple of general issues: (1) If you have trademark...