I'm trying to see what they are going to offer me

Do you have an attorney? I suggest an attorney will advocate on your behalf, expose potential weakness in the state's case, and insure the state...

You may obtain all necessary paperwork from the federal government, but the state governs child custody. The divorce decree is an agreement...

Reciprocal License with criminal history.

What is the license? Law, nursing, medical practise? The answer may be found in the rules for licensure in that field. Most licensing boards...

I have an idea for a new kind of food service and am not sure what is the best way to protect it from copycats.

Patents do not protect ideas, instead they protect novel/non-obvious products or process that transform products (some business models have been...

Attorney first, and an NDA should be executed in advance with anyone you reveal your idea to. Good luck.

Can I use the image of a Disney character for personal use at home?

I agree with my colleague, personal use is likely not going to cause an action against you, but having an online company print the fabric IS having...

An IP Enforcer sent an email to Etsy citing a bogus trademark infringement offering no proof. How can I make him retract?

It falls upon you to defend yourself. If the images are all owned by you, then it appears there is no copyright violation, yet you said "only one...

Who owns the rights to a drawing?

You are likely correct, but there is a gray area not explained in detail enough in your question that opens the possibility the customer may own...

When a product hasn't been released in the US by the manufacturer can a US company wholesale and distribute that product?

I agree with my colleague. You almost assuredly will need permission from the company and comply with all regulations. It is highly doubtful...

What are my legal options if I discover that someon has been using my picture to create a fake Facebook identity?

I agree in general with my colleagues, but wonder if there are not other facts that may lead to different opinions; was the photo taken by the...