My band wants to record public domain music but another band with different instruments have already recorded? What is legal?

If the tunes are in the public domain, just be sure not to copy the other bands arrangements, change up the sequence, and do what you can to ensure...

What is the process and cost (including legal representation) to obtain a patent?

It all depends on what you intend to do in the future. Certain countries require that you file before you publicly display your invention, or...

No. It is infringement. You really do not want to gamble with companies that have a warchest to go after people that infringe.

Believe CEO defamed my character which resulted in my severance being materially reduced. How can I prove?

You are in quite an untenable position. Even if you sued, you can never be sure that you will know in fact what was stated and whether what was...

What type of lies qualify for being able to sue for Slander or Libel? Do you have to show damage has been done?

What constitutes grounds for suing in CA for defamation is a false fact -- it has to be a fact, not an opinion. If the person is stating that in...

Bathroom remodeling company we signed contract with didn't provide workmanship and materials that salesman demo'd

What does the contract state? Do you have any emails showing what questions you asked before signing the contract and their answers? If the...

I posted before about the landlords family harassing us, & this whole time its continued.... documented....

You need to do your own research for a landlord tenant attorney who also does tort cases. Use the search tool on the AVVO site and it will help...

Defamation - Severely impacting life.

Your question is a bit convoluted. It sounds like you are the subject of a domestic violence charge, you should seek out an attorney that...

Looking to hire patent attorney. Have short list of 4; spoken with all. Looked them up on USPTO, Avvo, & Martindale. What else?

First of all, to write a patent application, you do not need someone local. Second, if you want to find out how good they are and how often they...

Am I at risk for being sued if a trademark is approved? Do I have to change my Company name?

Based upon the facts that you relate, there are many questions that need to be answered such as whether the other company operates Federally --...