Do sneaker companies own the rights to the silhouettes of the sneakers they design?

You are asking about what is referred to in trademark law as "trade dress" - the look, shape, and feel of a product. If the trade dress is a...

Can I get in trouble legally for saying something bad about a company on Facebook?

YES you can make yourself subject to a lawsuit for slandering someone or a business online. BUT, truth is a defense - meaning, they can't sue you...

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This is a bizarre area of current law - you technically distributed child pornography by sending him the photos. Although technically illegal, I...

Is a former employee entitled to vacation pay?

From what you've written - no, you don't owe this former employee anything. On a federal level, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) does not...

Will and trust litigation is unfortunately amongst the very bloodiest form of legal contest. The reason is simple: plaintiffs are suing because...

Can I withhold a prorated portion of next month's rent or ask for a portion of this month's rent back due to no electricity.

Yes, you can. BUT don't spend that money! If he sues you for it, you will have to put the money he says you owe him (i.e. the amount withheld for...

How much protection does registering a trademark on the supplemental register provide if any?

A lot! Like a registration on the Primary Register, a registration on the Supplemental Register (i) entitles the owner to use a notice of federal...

The sheriff is supposed to do it promptly, but isn't under a timeline per-se. Usually they do it within about 3 days. Once the sheriff posts the...

Is there a governing authority to whom one can report unethical conduct of a HOA treasurer?

There is not a governing authority that will police HOA board wrongdoing. Your remedy is to sue -- either on your own behalf, on behalf of all or...

Hello, I need a strong attorney with a will to win against a huge corporation for discrimination & hostile work enviroment?

At the end of the day, think of lawsuits as being more of a business decision than as a means of solving a personal beef. Lawsuits are a fine way...