In addition to Mr. Brennan's insight (which I completely agree with), make sure you stay on top of the issue of getting a copy of the applicable...

What would I even file under?

I think Mr. Brennan's answer covered the essentials, but I did want to provide a link for small claim court resources (see below). If you don't...

Starting a website - will gather info/ideas from people to use in a book. Do this without compensating them - need a disclaimer?

I'm a Michigan licensed attorney. Since 2001, I've worked with companies and entrepreneurs to address Internet and e-commerce issues. In...

We are a start-up company that is licensing an artist who is a photographer. We print their images on items like hand bags.

In addition to Mr. Burdick's very good advice, I would only add that even if the photographer was willing to put in writing a provision to...

Im starting my security company i need to find a way to get our name legalized

I'm a Michigan licensed attorney and since 2001, I've worked with start-up companies, as well as established businesses to address formation and...

I recently came in USA. i want to start my personal business of computer repairing and windows installation in MI. Can i do that

Mr. Brennan brings up a great point as your immigration status, which may restrict or require certain considerations to be addressed before...

Is there anything I can do about people threatening, slandering, and being emotionally abusive to me over the internet?

I'm a Michigan attorney and I've been practicing law since 2001. A large part of my practice focuses on Internet legal issues, including areas...

It is not illegal for an employer to change an employee's time card - even without notifying the employee - to reflect actual time worked. But the...

Do i need government permission to sell things online(payment types including mail order credit card and paypal)?

I'm a Michigan attorney who has been practicing law since 2001. Part of my practice focuses on working with entrepreneurs starting online...

Did I have to disclose criminal information even though I was not convicted of a crime.

I am a Michigan attorney who has focused on state and federal employment law issues since 2001. You should really consider discussing this matter...