What is the best way for me to hire specialized counsel - directly or through my current outside counsel?

If cost is an issue, for each conversation that they have, you will be charged for two separate attorneys. So consider what you do carefully.

Is there a legal procedure to start a recall petition for a Washington State Bar Association's attorney's license to be recalled

You need to contact the Washington State Bar and file a complaint against the attorney with specific facts and references to the statutes and other...

Is an Invasion of privacy claim :violation of article I, section 1 of the California constitution considered a federal claim?

If a claim is based on the California constitution only or California statutes, it is solely a state claim and cannot be moved to Federal Court...

Unreturned remainder of retainer from slacking private investigator

Sue him in small claims court and then enforce the judgment.

Trademark and copyright protection depend on several factors. Trademarks (logos) have to confuse consumer's into thinking one product comes from...

How much registering a trademark costs ?

Yes you can register a mark in the United States. It costs about $625 including the filing fee to file a single application in one class. The...

Can I use an existing product (rolling paper) in the creation of a new product (modified rolling paper) ?

It depends on whether the papers have a trademark marked on them directly or not. If they do not and you sufficiently change them and there are no...

Can I legally include a quote with the name of the source in my product (student planner)?

You can copy a short passage or a quote usually without there being infringement. And if the source is unknown, then state unknown if you have...

There is more information required such as whether the stuffed animals infringe someone else's trademark or other IP -- there have been many...

How do i sue for slander? Do I file a small claims or a civil complaint?

More information is required to properly advise you.