Do I need to provide disclosures or get legal permission from an individual to use their story in my book?

You should always obtain written permission from the persons whose story is used and you need to be mindful of the rights of other persons that may...

What happens if you write a computer program, packaged it as a product to sell it to industry as a class project?

This is a complicated issue and must be reviewed with an IP attorney. It may no longer be patentable if it has been on the market for over a year

We are private investigators and we have been charged with grand larceny our names went public we never done this ?

Everything depends on what was actually said publicly whether there is proof that it caused damage (although you may have a case for defamation per...

Can I sue the company or the lady who cashed my money order illegally?

If you know who did it then it is the fault of the woman who did it. You should report it to the police and if the amount is large enough and you...

Can I buy NFL, NBA, NHL or MLB emblem stickers, penants and posters for my restaurant as part of my decorb(not for resale) ?

This is a repeat of your previous question in which you got some great answers!

Filed an application and was awarded registration of the mark. Now afraid I may lose it.

I regret to tell you without more information that it does not bode well for you since trademarks are all about use. You should consult an IP...

Online review cause trouble?

SO long as your opinion is expressed as an opinion and does not lead others to take unnecessary risks, you should be fine. Unfortunately, we now...

Can I pay "commission only" to foreign sales people? Can I encourage them to use a different name? Can i suggest hours to work?

You need to follow the employment laws of each and every state in which people are hired. Other than that, you cannot do anything deceptive in...

AN attorney must be licensed by the state bar in the state in which they are physically located. If the attorney is licensed, you contact the...

What are the laws on discrimination in social media and the lack of standards enforced by facebook?

Unfortunately the standards are subjective to some degree and unless there is a clear discrimination of a particular group as defined in the...