Should claims be submitted, with a provisional application for a patent?

No experienced patent attorney would ever tell anyone that that an ample description/specification is "enough to guarantee a patent." No one can...

Do I need a contract agreement to protect my idea before approaching an engineer to develop it?

You MUST file a patent attorney immediately before doing anything. You need an NDA, possibly a work for hire, and another agreement so that you...

Can I use characters from shows/movies in my party card game?

You need to run the game by an IP attorney who can advise you for which names/characters/places/quotes used in the game, you need to obtain...

Unless you repeat what you said in your letter to another person, it is not actionable defamation.

What do I need to do if I want make t shirts with reference a specific city or athletes in that city?

You have to obtain licenses/written permissions to use names, stadiums, etc. from the license holder or else be liable for infringement.

Need help in interpreting this clause in an Independent Sales Representative Agreement that I would like to participate in.

No, you are paid according to the terms of the compensation plan. The 6 mos. refers to sales aids and personal wholesale product purchases.

Can I sell a photo that contains the image of a Disney character even if the photo is not of the character itself?

No one can really advise you without seeing the image. Disney strongly polices its IP rights esp. where they are sold as part of a retail object. ...

Is it defamation of character if I was termed from my job due to lies told by others?

If the HIPPA violation was untrue and they cannot prove it (all they would need to have witnesses testify as to that fact), then you might have a...

How do I dissolve and LLC in California, but keep our small business online with the ability to sell in local stores & events?

I wholly agree with Mr. Bernard. If you clearly intend to sell products, if one of them breaks or causes harm to a customer, then without the LLC,...

How can I reclaim stolen money from identity fraud scam?

You need to check your agreements with the bank and brokerage firms. Usually they have mediation provisions. You should hire a local attorney to...