Can you register a business name as trademark if the name is unregistered but existant business using it for long time?

Obviously the business who existed before you has much superior rights and could stop you!

What happens when an employer refuses to give a party in a divorce case checks they paid to he her spouse after a subpoena

THe subpoena on the supervisor as the payroll supervisor was not proper as it should have been served on the person most knowledgeable for certain...

Can a lawsuit be filed against an iphone case that is supposed to protect but actually causes phone to break?

You can file a product liability suit. Or you can try to find a class action attorney to take the suit.

Business owner harassed me over negative review

If she physically threatened you then file for a civil harassment restraining order. Go to the court website and look for civil harassment forms...

What are legitimate reasons for firing a lawyer?

You do not need a legitimate reason to fire an attorney.

Would I need permission for the above question ?

If you make flash cards using a current personality you have two issues -- one is the right to publicity which you would be violating if you make...

Thanks for your help

You do not need a lawyer. What you should do is mind your own business. If you stop acting like it bothers you hopefully they will find a new...

We are a web design company. How can we protect ourselves against using customer images on websites that don't have licenses ?

You cannot merely find a form online to help you because you need to have a contract drafted to cover the work you do for each client. You will...

NO you cannot use the logos without prior permission from the NFL, MLB, etc. These organizations really police their trademarks.

How can I protect myself as a web designer?

YOu need to have an agreement with your clients in which they agree to defend, indemnify and hold you harmless against use of anyone IP that is...