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Starting a clothing brand, the name I want for the brand is being used by a marketing company. Its not TM, is that an issue?

Whitney's answer | Answered on December 01, 2016

In the United States, rights in a trademark are gained by use in commerce, not registration. You can gain additional rights through registration,...

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Employment contract - non compete agreement in CA is binding in CA ?

Whitney's answer | Answered on December 01, 2016

Agreement not to compete are void in California unless certain exceptions apply, which from your facts, they do not apply. Sometime employers put...

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My husband was featured in a documentary produced by a non-profit organization, can he be entitled to royalties?

Whitney's answer | Answered on December 01, 2016

Did your husband sign an agreement relating to the use of his image and likeness in the documentary? If the production company knew what they were...

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I am owed $7500 in compensation for services I performed as an associate dentist.

Whitney's answer | Answered on December 01, 2016

You are pursing the correct course by informing the department of Labor. Also, dentists in California must establish professional corporations so...

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What can I do if I paid to have a music video shot and edited, but I never received the finished product?

Whitney's answer | Answered on November 30, 2016

If you can't get him to perform under the agreement informally, you may have to seek to enforce your rights in court. If the amount at issue is...

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What could be done if a crew from a company stayed in a motel and they do not want to pay the money?

Whitney's answer | Answered on November 30, 2016

You provided a service for which you anticipated payment. They did pay for 8 months and you expected payment for the last 2 months. You have a...

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What are our options?

Whitney's answer | Answered on November 30, 2016

All agreements to purchase real property (a house) must be in writing. You have said there is a contract and a promissory note. Those documents...

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What are the next steps when a date has not been honored on a job contract.

Whitney's answer | Answered on November 30, 2016

Best practices are to be proactive and send you boss a nicely worded email that you are looking forward to your review and are wondering when would...

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I'm a defendant in a frivolous lawsuit. My lawyer wants to depose plaintiff even though he has no case.

Whitney's answer | Answered on November 29, 2016

Many defendants believe that the plaintiff's case has no merit. The fact of the matter is that there are usually two sides to every story. In...

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Can I hire people to ghost write ebooks and sell them without contracts/tax forms?

Whitney's answer | Answered on November 28, 2016

You definitely need a written "work made for hire" contract, which will ensure that the ownership of the copyright of the book will vest in you and...

Whitney Evan Peterson's Answers (137)

Starting a clothing brand, the name I want for the brand is being used by a marketing company. Its not TM, is that an issue?

Employment contract - non compete agreement in CA is binding in CA ?

My husband was featured in a documentary produced by a non-profit organization, can he be entitled to royalties?

I am owed $7500 in compensation for services I performed as an associate dentist.

What can I do if I paid to have a music video shot and edited, but I never received the finished product?

What could be done if a crew from a company stayed in a motel and they do not want to pay the money?

What are our options?

What are the next steps when a date has not been honored on a job contract.

I'm a defendant in a frivolous lawsuit. My lawyer wants to depose plaintiff even though he has no case.

Can I hire people to ghost write ebooks and sell them without contracts/tax forms?