Do I need to change the name of my new magazine since there is another German magazine with the exact same name?

If the other BOLD Magazine registered its trademark, then yes, you need to change your name. Even if they didn't register, the mark may still be...

How does attorney client privilege work if the car insurance company retains an attorney for defense on my behalf?

Mr. Goodstein hit the nail on the head. Anything you say to the attorney and anything you say to the claims adjuster will be privileged and...

Whos insurance do I go after..,stores,or security guard?

If you are pursuing legal action for your injuries, you would be best served by suing both the store and the security guard. During the course of...

Is it a faux pas to cite case law in request for a judgement on the pleadings?

You should definitely cite case law either in support of or in response to a motion for judgment on the pleadings. A motion for judgment on the...

Will I need an attorney for a possible civil lawsuit?

In Illinois, small claims matters are considered anything less than $10,000. While it is impossible to tell the exact value of your claim, since...

If I am suing a business, and it has insurance. Do I file a claim with their insurance company?

While you do not file a claim with the insurance company for the defendant, it is smart to give them notice of the lawsuit. Assuming this company...

Should I close the LLC and open a sole proprietorship under my name only?

I will defer to others regarding any issues regarding child support. However, with regards to dissolving an LLC and starting a sole proprietorship,...

Though they are a corp. can I sue the owner being he is the president of the corporation, or sue the owner and the corporation

The purpose of incorporating a company is to protect yourself from personal liability for the company's debts and obligations. However, corporate...

As everyone else has stated, a dismissal with prejudice is a final judgment that may be appealed as a matter of right to the district court of...