Ex is sending out mass emails to Facebook friends with copy of TRO against me & "evidence" not even presented in court. Libel?

In California on the back of the divorce filing papers there are usually MUTUAL protective orders that issue against both parties precluding some...

Can I sue Ripoff Report for libel?

No. You can sue the person who you know posted the defamatory information or unnamed person as a DOE defendant, and follow it up with subpoena...

I'm looking into writing a book of quotes from a living politician. Would I need permission?

Yes you will need permission if it is a flip book of only the politician's statements. You should seek the assistance of a good negotiator and...

Created cartoonish jewelry for sale based on a popular live-action character. Is this copyright infringement?

Yes it is infringing and no changing the name alone will not suffice. You have violated many different IP rights. You must stop immediately and...

Can my husband claim joint ownership on a copyrighted design that he created when working for a company?

There are many different possible answers depending on the documents. If the copyright is under your husband's name and the old company's name,...

The fact that the person wants a "cash" settlement, makes me suspicious. If you are really concerned, make sure who the person is and ask for...

I run a start-up business that is having trouble with clients refusing payment. What is the best way to deal with this?

It really depends on the amounts. You may want to gang several customers together who have not paid and sue them so that you have the hearings on...

I'm writing an e-cookbook to sell on Amazon. It is called 'Froz'n Recipes' and colors are based on Disney movie Frozen.

There are several pictures on the site, namely the one that refers to a Disney Frozen Party that directly refer to DIsney. Thus, if you do...

Can I file my own trademark paperwork or Do I need a lawyer?

Yes you can file it yourself. The problem may not be in the filing (although issues do arise such as classes of goods and type of trademark --...

I rented a suite. They used my credit card info and processed a payment of 600 for cleaning w/o permission. Is it fraud？

This is not an IP question. You need to read what you signed regarding the rental of the suite. If this is a chain, I would go up the chain of...