Will filing a small claims action and dismissing it before the trial date be posted on my permanent record?

It is possible but highly unlikely. However, that could easily change in the future.

You have so many more issues to worry about as well. For example, if you private label the hair oil, you will be responsible for product liability...

Appellant Respondent Brief: How long is grace period to file Respondent Brief? Opposition's Respondent Brief was due October 3rd

When is the hearing? As you are entitled to reply to the opposition, you need to check the court's calendar.

What are the parameters of Fair Use in regards to Copyright Law?

WHat you are doing to help our vets is admirable. However, fair use is one of those legal principles that is not as clearly defined as one would...

I am a graphic designer for a friends business they are concerned about copy write or trade mark law.

THe simple answer is yes, he needs to contact an IP attorney and have indemnity agreements drafted so that he makes the client responsible. Also,...

What is the copyright law concerning characters from Warner Brothers? We have been requested to create a logo using a character.

YOu will need to contact the licensing department at WB to ascertain what they would charge a public entity such as a fire district, for a license....

My employer is exploiting my image, and I never signed a release form for the images they use, what should I do?

Since the people doing this are your employer, you have to weigh the cost of bringing suit and hiring an attorney to the value of your work. Also...

Although it is not fair use and is a technical infringement, there probably is very little likelihood of disney finding out. So do not do this...

What options do I have post accident?

If you have witnesses and you did not sign a waiver and you believe that something should not have been on the floor, then you should see a...

You can always seek an order of the court asking that the information remain private for the sake of the child(ren).