I have an idea for a website/app, how do I protect it? —involves people listing, offering, buying, selling specific services?

Copyrights protect creative expressions - not functional inventions (that is more relegated to patents). Copyright rights manifest when you affix...

I had a claim through my insurance company for flood damage. It's all done bit now the dry out company that was used hasn't

It would help to gather facts and documents for review with an attorney. It is advisable to have a complete review of your insurance policy as well...

Perjury?

While it's partly good that you have new evidence, it's generally difficult to overturn a judgement this late -- because of the principle of...

How can I verify if a trial actually took place in China?

Did someone actually file a complaint in court and pay the filing fee with an assigned judge and court case number and then serve you properly...

Can my employer come after me if I leave to start a company based on a product similar to what I work at the company?

If you decide to pursue it, you should work on it on your own time and on your own dime. Don’t use company resources. Labor Code 2870...

Non-Compete Enforced In California?

California Business & Professions Code Section 16600 provides, "Except as provided in this chapter, every contract by which anyone is restrained...

Do I have to allow contractor to fix flawed work when he used 'unlicensed' workers to install stucco?

A detailed review of the prime contract should be done first. Typically, the owner does not have privity of contract with a subcontractor that...

Does an attorney have an obligation to recommend settlement over litigation if it's in the client's best interests?

Generally an attorney has duties of loyalty, competence, confidentiality, diligence, communication, and to avoid conflicts of interest which are...

Based on what you described, it appears you may wish to register copyrights in your designs and explore a potential suit against the other party...

A solar company told me solar panels were being installed for free and California First turned around and put a $70,000 lien?

Re: Contract: If the contract is invalid, unenforceable or otherwise excused, you will need help to clear the lien. It is odd that $70,000 is the...