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This is the latest in a round of scams that have been circulating through the US. Many of my clients have received the same type of call. Try...

When asking for a protective order from discovery of another party, is the request for the protective order a motion or petition

You need to file a motion requesting sanctions during the next motion that is filed by the other party requesting that the court award money to you...

How should I go about crafting a creative rights contract?

You will need to ensure that each and every person contributing to the creative output has a work for hire and an assignment of rights agreement...

In this instance, it appears that both you and the delivery service is liable since each of you contributed to the loss. However, you need to...

If it is admitted, you merely ask the clerk for the exhibit to show the next witness.

Are any laws being broken if the owner of a small business pays personal expenses using their business checking account?

If it is a sole proprietorship, then he won't have problems. If he is using a corporation, then he will be liable to the other shareholders.

It is at the point in the trial at which you give the jury instructions that will inform the jury as to the grounds that you are claiming punitive...

You would be an employee if you are getting paid as an employee. If you are unpaid, then you may have an argument that they do not own the rights....

Is it an infringement of copyright law to portray a copyrighted symbol critically in a performance art setting?

Logos and names are protected by the trademark laws and not copyrights. If you are using it in an educational play, you may fall under fair use,...

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