Mediation is consensual and no agreement is binding unless both parties agree. Based on what you describe the mediator should not have allowed...

Generally as settlement offer may be a set dollar amount and/or include some required action. From your perspective, the attorney's fee should...

Do I have to sign my settlement agreement?

You can always decline to sign the settlement agreement once drafted. Be sure to let your attorney know not happy with agreement. He works for...

Can I sue a dealership for changing a bank name on a contract with my consent.

1. You should ask for a copy of the contract (both the original and new one) and read them. The original may have allowed them to assign to the...

Can I use the facade/name of a building on the National Historic Register in a fictional work?

Generally, you can take pictures of public properties, and when you are on public land. It gets trickier if taking pictures of private property. If...

The Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact applies in 45 states, but is an agreement between US states. You may want to check the Canadian Fish and...

Can I use the image of an old Russian cartoon as well as the music to create my own identity/marketing here in the US?

To add to the other answer, you may also want to check the dates of the cartoon and music - items published prior to 1923 (and in certain instances...

Try this link https://secure.dahladmin.com/LACAD/ClaimFilingInfo It has a link to file a claim under the settlement.

How do I know what name is too similar to another name when trying to avoid trademark infringement?

There are a few options. First, look at the paperwork they sent, is it a federal trademark? It should indicate first date of use in commerce. If...

I received an unsolicited mail from a social media network and they've harvested my mail address to create an account

CAN-SPAM does not create an individual cause of action - basis to sue. Also, as noted, since you did not suffer any damages - sounds like you were...