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On December 23 rd the former pastor I worked for called my current pastor. The former called the current to tell him that my
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Answered on January 13, 2014
In many states, where the defamation (whether written or verbal) can be "per se," damages are presumed. On this basis, you may wish to consider...
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Company in USA opens a branch in other country and employs me as manager. When can I go to USA on L1 visa?
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Answered on January 13, 2014
It sounds like both you and the company could use the assistance of an immigration attorney, and perhaps a business attorney, as well.
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What food products/processes can be patented?
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Answered on January 13, 2014
The hallmarks of patentability are novelty, utility and being nonobvious. Apply these criteria to your food product/process, and seek counsel of a...
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US company IPO in foreign country
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Answered on January 10, 2014
Indeed, to follow up on other counsel's viewpoint, you may need more than one "cross-border" business attorney to assist in making your offering as...
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I was co-signor of mother's bank accts. After her death, accts were in my name.
Do I have to provide bank info?
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Answered on January 10, 2014
You need to be certain whether you were a "co-owner" or merely had authority to sign on your mother's account, like under a power of attorney. You...
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If I'm getting sued in small claims court representing myself which would be better bench or jury trial?
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Answered on January 10, 2014
If you have a written lease with a clause allowing for recovery of attorney's fees, and your landlord has an attorney, you should seriously...
Can I break my lease due to an uninhabitable smell?
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Answered on January 09, 2014
You may have grounds to claim a breach of quiet enjoyment, or a "constructive eviction." In either case, you should be guided by an attorney with...
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Lied about being a minor
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Answered on January 09, 2014
You should get a lawyer to assist you with the retail theft claim at the earliest opportunity, as a means, potentially, of heading off any charges...
Are movie quotes and song lyrics copyrighted?
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Answered on January 07, 2014
There are some sites where the 'quote' might have been actually created by the person citing it. Other times, it may be a quote from a movie, or a...
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U.S. citizen living in Nicargua with online business selling digital products. Do I need to be set up as company to protect me?
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Answered on January 07, 2014
Though you may be somewhat insulated living in Nicaragua, there are no guarantees in life. You should consult with international business and tax...