Can I use a name that's trademarked by someone else if the registration is based on fraudulent claims of use in commerce?

It's a risky aproach. Relying on a public forum of lawyers without a personal attorney to discuss details with is even riskier. I counsel my...

Good question but no answer. It could be a question of budget. It could be seeing the validity of your claim. It could be a belief that the court...

Store requiring customers to check bags or back packs at counter

There is no law requiring a written notice or sign. Keep you wallet in your hand if you have no pockets.

I work for a large utility company in Southern CA. I applied for a job and did not get it. I think I have a civil rights case...

Your facts don't seem to indicate legal discrimination. Further, so much time has lapsed that any claim you think you had would be time-barred.

Issuing shares at founding of a company.

Par value is not book value or market value. The fact that they are "founding shares" makes no difference. They may be issued to another company...

My son's orthodontist is willing to reimburse us everything ($ 5000) if I sign the waiver which has a gag clause, should I?

It's a really personal question and decision regarding the confidentiality aspect. A settlement surely saves the time and aggrevation of...

Can I change my negotiated settlement that was put in in court yesterday?Y

Your follow up question indicated that you "filed" something but it is unclear what. If something was filed it would totally change any analysis....

Can I not accept my "divorce" settlement offer or can I renegotiate it after it's been filed with the court?

With respect, you should be asking your lawyer that currently represents you.

I dont want to get the Divorce but I was served the divorce documents from my wife

Sadly there is nothing that can be done. Irreconcilable differences can be unilateral. Delay may not be possible. To keep it as inexpensive and...

What happens when petty theft is committed and the subject was not cited, allowed to leave, and given a letter of restitution?

A civil demand letter written by a private law firm does not require payment.

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