Do I need a civil lawyer? I may need to file a slander suit.

You first need to be damaged. Right now it is non-actionable if nothing further comes of it. Further libel claims are expensive to litigate and...

Assuming you are not a minor, invasion of privacy for one.

You must hire an IP/copyright attorney to review what you propose to publish. No one can answer such a question in a vacuum without reviewing the...

What are the steps and licenses to get for starting up a home based cooking business?

You need to find a local business attorney who can assist you with the zoning, business licensing, and food questions. Good luck. AVVO has a...

How do I know if someone has grounds for a trademark/copyright infringement against my business?

This is a public website asking questions of a public nature so unfortunately no one here will be able to assist you without seeing the logos and...

Can I sue my mobile phone company for mental stress and trauma?

YOu need to send them a registered letter explaining the situation and asking them to correct the credit reporting and pay the bank fees. If not...

I recently bought a new camper and traded my old one, giving the dealer a copy and original title to the old one.

Obviously he would not have accepted the camper without the original title in trade, such that if he lost it it is their responsibility.

How much protection does a trademark provide?

You are requesting a primer on trademark law. The best protection for a trademark is federal registration and continued use on products and the...

Can I file a DBA for a name similar to a business already existing?

This not a question that can be answered in a vacuum without knowing more facts, what goods you and the other company sells, whether they have...

I'm wondering if I can sue a newspaper for: (1) Violating my privacy (2) Slander (3) Libel (4) Or anything else. Steve

You do not state that any of the facts were untrue, You also do not indicate how the information was phrased -- it sounds like some, if not all of...