Can A County Judge & Jury Order that sound recordings owned by me (under federal SR Copyright law) be uploaded to iTunes?

As my colleagues have noted, there is some confusion in your question. Please note that a county or state court CAN enforce federal laws and CAN...

The best state (mine or the opposing party?) to retain an Intellectual Property law firm? Thank you in advance.

You should begin by consulting with an IP attorney in your state. There are many good attorneys in Tampa, and you can find one by searching here...

Should I file charges against a franchise owner?

I can't tell from your question whether you were purchasing a partial interest or a full interest in an existing business or whether you were...

Can a business sue for libel?

As long as a social media posting is true, it is not defamation or libel. The concern, however, is the threat. The threat to damage your...

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How do I register my non-profit as a foreign corporation in the state of Delaware, if my current organization is in Missouri?

You can obtain the form online from the Delaware Secretary of State at http://corp.delaware.gov/corpformsforcorp09.shtml. You will probably also...

Real estate brokers license

You are correct that the regulations do not specifically include or exclude franchise sales. I would HIGHLY recommend that any independent broker...

Business copyright rights?

You need to get an attorney to send a demand letter to the former employee. You should also consider, for future reference, having a...

You may very well have various causes of action, and you need to consult with an experienced franchise and trademark lawyer in your area. If the...

Is it legal to ask for penalty when you are giving two weeks notice to terminate the contract?

As my colleagues have pointed out, every contract is negotiable. You are not required to sign the vendor's agreement "as is." With respect to the...

What papers should I ask for from a business owner before I make an investment in their business?

Technically speaking, any time there is a loan or investment into an existing company both the State of Missouri and Federal securities laws are...