If he wrote you that you can keep the ring then the ring is a gift and he cannot recover it.

Should I bring a witness with me? Should I counter due?

You need to turn this over to your insurer. The statute of limitations may have run so that you should be okay in any event.

Is it legal to open up your own second-hand online store?

Yes it is legal with the proper checks and balances in place. You can resell items if you ensure that the items are originals and that they were...

Should I ignore the lady and hand the merchandise back to the customer even being aware that she the receipt in her possession?

You have an item of merchandise that was left in your store. What does it state on the receipt you gave the customer? If it states that the item...

If you are aware of the forgery, you need to report it to the police and then your insurance carrier who can handle the situation. If it is truly...

You can sue the person in Belgium by hiring counsel in that country. I am sure that this is a crime there as it is here. If you want to sue that...

Since I was not charged with theft, and all charges against me were dropped by tlocal DA, can I sue the college for defamation?

The college told the truth. You were charged. You do not have the right to go after them. Sorry.

Copyright vs. design patent?

YOu need to review the agreement you have with your designer and insure in the future that you own all of the rights to any object designed by that...

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You will need to have experienced IP counsel review the TOS and other disclaimers and statements on the PIXTON software so that you can ensure that...

Which protects someone against copyright lawsuits better a work for hire agreement or a license agreement?

It is always better if you have the license then you know that you are protected. When a client gives you a photo and claims that it is licensed,...