I'm moving this to the Tax Section so that you'll get the advice you're looking for. It may also fit in the Employment Section. Good luck! Steve

I make tshirt designs. If someone trademarks part of a phrase, do they have rights to every variation of longer phrases?

Depends on their registration, how you're using your variation, as well as your tolerance for litigation. Your matter is very fact specific, so...

Can I use a business name if another company is using it in another state?

I would caution you against using a name for clothing that another company is already using in another state. Also, because your clarifying...

Can i put a lean on the customers business or assets that I hauled?

I'm moving this to the Litigation group where you can get answers that are likely going to be on-point.

I would supplement the above excellent answers with this observation: you can trademark scents. I suggest you contact a local attorney with...

If property was left to all children doesn't all owners have to sign contract?

I'm moving the question to the Estates Law Practice Area because I believe that's where you'll get the best answers. However, it might also be a...

I'm moving this to the Tax section.

Can an employee contract keep me from showing images of my works on a website after leaving the company?

Your former employer likely owns the rights to the Copyright/images. You may have a right to use them for limited purposes (such as to create a...

How can I settle when someone owes me something and refuses to pay?

This sounds like a classic Small Claims case (assuming that the value of the trailer is not over the statutory limits). See a local attorney...

Can a car company give my home address away?

I'm changing the category to "Privacy" to see if you get different advice there. Good luck! Steve