Received a cease and desease letter about a t-shirt listed on ebay. My design is different though. Am I in violation?

You are in violation of common sense. We have no idea if you are in violation of copyright without seeing and comparing the 2 items.

How do you know when a lawyer your working with is a real lawyer?

For IL you can check at http://www.iardc.org/lawyersearch.asp For other states, Google "lawyer registration XXXXX" where "XXXXX" is the name of...

What is the best thing to do if I realise that my intellectual property is being distributed illegally without my knowledge?

This is a case for the copyright trolls. Look up the Copyright Enforcement Group, which works from CA and specializes in filesharing contingent fee...

Can I claim the manuscript as mine?

Of course you can ask or demand the manuscript. However, the "verbal agreement" may be supported by acts to produce a contract. Were you an...

Can you sue a medical school for false advertisement within writing?

Any school is subject to suit for false advertising. Any student has to understand that certification is not automatic. You have to pass. If you...

Who do I report dangerous behavior of a minor to if the parents don' t respond?

IDCFS Child Abuse Hotline 800-25-ABUSE (800-252-2873) 217-785-4020. You can even remain anonymous. Their contact website is...

Could i be arrested as well?

You talked to the police? Yes, you could be arrested. Remember them telling you anything you say can and may be used against you in court. Never...

Those are licensed. The manufacturer pays Disney a royalty for using their intellectual property. Disney controls the quality of the products by...

Can I post dead beat person on we page?

You might simply go to www.ripoffreport.com and file a report, hopefully by just adding to what is likely already there on this guy. There is also...

How do I get a name copyrighted legally?

Q: "How do I get a name copyrighted legally?" A: Copyrights apply to works of authoriship, patents to inventions and trademarks to words or...