Do I own an unpublished manuscript written by an acquaintance and given to me by her husband after the author's death?

This is a very interesting questions as there are some probate issues involved here. Definitely seek counsel of a CT probate / estate planning...

Creating press releases and blog posts for business owners

It almost sounds as though you are going to be offering news reporting service. If you have freelance writers as independent contractors, then you...

If I apply for a patent as a Micro Entity....

No, not at all, but if something changes in status during the patent application process, you will no longer be able to claim micro entity status.

Once I electronically file a provisional patent application...

Yes. You will receive a confirming filing receipt that has the application serial number on it. You will also receive an official filing receipt...

Are provisional patent application details published?

As my colleague indicated, provisionals are never published, but upon conversation to a utility, it will become available. The only scenario where...

What can I do when a former employee is soliciting contracted accounts?

A non-compete agreement would be ideal, but if you do not have one in place with the former employee, then, as my colleague pointed out, there are...

Are me or my dad financialy responsible

There are many issues here to say the least. It seems as though you intentionally charged the card in the hopes of not paying it. Seems...

Hi, I bought a protein powder on eBay and I suspect that it's fake. If I had evidence to prove it's fake, can I sue the seller?

I doubt you would be able to recover anything more than the filing fee for the lawsuit. It's all about damages. Your best bet is to seek a refund...

This sure sounds like identity theft to me. Contact the police immediately. ConEd doesn't want to get involved in what appears to be a criminal...

'Doe' Lawsuit

The US court does not have jurisdiction in China. If they decide to cooperate, however, they will provide it. There are probably other ways to get...