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Is there a difference from ASCAP and BMI?

Bruce's answer | Answered on August 15, 2012

While they were originally a little different - ASCAP was set up in 1914, before radio, to represent "composers and publishers" of sheet music. ...

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Can a mark like "exhilarated" be suggistive if the services are "providing a social networking website for entertainment.

Bruce's answer | Answered on August 15, 2012

Yes or No? Wouldn't it be nice if it were that simple? You want a yes or no answer. OK. YES you need an attorney and NO you can't do this yourself....

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I would like Import Products From China To Sell On eBay and my website.

Bruce's answer | Answered on August 15, 2012

Yes, importation of infringing or counterfeit items is illegal and may even result in the items being confiscated by CBP. And, it's not just...

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How do I set up his social security payments to me? What do I need to set that up?

Bruce's answer | Answered on August 14, 2012

Don't you see the inconsistency in your statement " I do not have a lawyer. I would like half his retirement including social security."? If not,...

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I want to draw a helmet, football, & team colors. Can I do this if the colors are similar to NFL?

Bruce's answer | Answered on August 14, 2012

Aha, there it is our semi-weekly "Can I use the NFL colors and logos without permission?" question phrased this time as "I would like to use say a...

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Can I use an off-the-shelf video player as a component in my product?

Bruce's answer | Answered on August 14, 2012

Great answers. You are asking the wrong questions. Reread the answers of Attorneys Ballard and Ross. You cannot brand your device to falsely imply...

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I filed a malpractice lawsuit in 2009, I feel my Atty do not have my best interest..I feel he's working with the doc attys

Bruce's answer | Answered on August 14, 2012

Pedicure? In a hospital? And you ended up sterilized? That is an Avvo classic.

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Cook County- Found myself in docket for small claims for a 700.00 CC debt. I haven't been served- case set for default call.

Bruce's answer | Answered on August 14, 2012

Don't play games when you know about the suit. Judges hate that. Follow my colleagues good advice.

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Does will need to filed.

Bruce's answer | Answered on August 14, 2012

Yes you need to file it in the county of her residence at the time of her death.

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I'm not legally separated but it's mutual between us to be separated n now im starting a business.. Is she entitled to any money

Bruce's answer | Answered on August 14, 2012

You are creating a legal mess. Get an attorney and file for divorce. This "it's mutual" is nonsense. Either you're married or you're not, and so...

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