What do I do about "breach of fiduciary duty/misappropriation of trade secrets" letter-I was laid off and started my own bus.

Non-competes aren't enforceable in CA, courts here won't prevent you for working for a competitor or as in this casem for yourself. The trade...

Paid for insurance, Underwriter doesn't exist

Try reporting this agent to the CA Insurance Commission, linked below. Disclaimer: Please note that this answer does not constitute legal...

Should the landlord issue a notice charge to the tenant if his/her deposit fee is deducted for damage repair?

There's no exact definition of "damage," and it can mean replacing or repairing damaged property. Cleanng is usually provided in leases as...

If I add a new brand to my existing business, do I need to register this brand as a new business?

I'm not sure what you mean by your "business was registered," do you mean licensed for business in your city? business name registered as a...

Is a consultation free when I feel I have a very valid claim against a former employer?

Some do, some don't. Most of things you've mentioned don't sound like things that you can file a meritorious lawsuit about, as it's not civilly...

Who will be responsible if pets in CA attack?

Both of those things are good ideas, and should be included in your written leases. You may also want to require any dog owners to pay a pet...

How do I effectively protect my personal assets from lawsuits brought by tenants?

Probably all of your rental agreements should be between your LLC(s) and the tenants, all of your properties' employees should have agreements...

I have asked "Is it legal for the college I attend to force smokers to stand in an active parking lot?"

I was one of the original responders, and I want to point out that anti-smoking regulations have been couched in terms of health risks to others...

What does the law say if a landlord does not fullfill obligations ie. fixing leaking sinks etc etc. about me vacating early?

Did you ever use your "repair and deduct" remedy? That lets you give notice to the landlord about a needed repair for something essential, and if...

Yes, generally flags aren't copyrightable and governments can't own copyrights or trademarks, although there are some exceptions to that rule. You...