If you cannot serve all the parties named on a complaint, are you banned from starting discovery?

You can commence discovery against the parties who have been served 20 days after they have been served. As to the party who hasn't been served,...

Should I file this trademark?

If you are in the same class of commerce as the prior registrants, it is unwise to select a name that is confusingly similar such that consumer's...

This does sound like a scam as no one could possibly have $174,000 in damages for this. If you have homeowner's insurance or if you required your...

What do I do now that my dog has bitten my neighbor. Do I need a lawyer for my court appearance.

If you have homeowner's insurance you should immediately turn it over to them if the damages are more than your deductible.

What options can my business take when former employees quit and take my trade secrets to start their own competing company?

You need to consult a local IP attorney since what they are doing are theft of trade secrets. Why didn't the other person sign a NDA? You will...

White color crime

If it is a crime of moral turpitude or for fraud, then it will be considered by a licensing source. If you are convicted of a felony, that too can...

When can a plaintiff sue you in two different courts?

You need to find an attorney to assist you as there may be decisions in the other court that constitute res judicata. It will depend on what is...

If i use a font can I use it on my clothing mercy that I will sell?

The problem with this is that you need to ensure that no one owns the phrases and other information that you place on your clothing and that the...

Unfortunately, this is a new problem that has been plaguing many. These sites are merely culling information from public records which are the...

Starting a marketing consulting firm. What structure is going to be best for me?

You will need to talk to a tax consultant and an attorney. You will want a structure that would allow you to grow You also will need an IP...