Can I sue an ex employee who signed a non-compete form, yet started a business identical to mine, almost same name too.

You actually may have two bases to try to stop her. I am not sure the non-compete is your best hand, however. To sue based on a non-compete in...

If we have to terminate the business or if it fails, who is legally and or financially responsible for it?

The lender can go after one or more of you on the loan. You are all jointly and severally liable if you personally guaranteed the loan. You...

Do I have a case? Also, what type of attorney should I look for?

Assuming that Enterprise accepted the vehicle was poorly used, had illegal substances in it, and replaced it, but still tried to file a claim...

If you are doing business, the slogan probably has some commercial value - its use in commerce. Trademark protection, for a registered trademark,...

I invested in a business a couple of years ago. I was just notified the business closed. What recourse do I have?

As an investor, did you own part of the business? Or were you merely a lender? If you owned any part of the business, then you can obviously...

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Is there any way to get a programmer to code a software i want without having the fear of him tweaking it and making it his own?

I agree that you need to contractually protect yourself. Under federal copyright law, an independent contractor may claim the code as his or her...

I would like to know if I am a senior user or junior user regarding a particular service mark.

You need to provide more information. First, are you and the other doc providing the same services to patients? Is there a likelihood of...

How can I respond to a partial summary judgment against me. I failed to provide the documents needed in time for fair judgment

I agree with most of the comments here, if the judgment has already been entered. However, if you still have time before the hearing or submission...

Is there any way to protect your business name at the state level in TX as a Sole Proprietor?

The cost to operate as a sole proprietor is not the cost of day to day operation. It is the cost of being personally sued, with not corporate (or...

REquest of evidence

You have two issues. First, the court probably wants you to authenticate the documents - which typically requires something like an affidavit,...