I am being sued in the state of Calfornia for failure to honor a business agreement. My x partner still owes me money

You need a business attorney/litigator to review the lawsuit and go over the details of your and the partner's dealings - and you need that...

It sounds as thought you're representing yourself in these divorce proceedings, and it may be that they're getting too complicated for you to...

What should be included in a service contract regarding liabilty from slander or blog/social media posting?

It's unclear what type of work you will be doing for the friend, and whether the friend is the "client" and/or your employer. But yes, you...

It is illegal to share copyright music (in p2p networks), but it is illegal to just download it ? (without sharing it)

Yes, it is illegal. Downloading a song outside of an iTunes or similar music purchase/download situation is "copying" a song without authorization...

I want to make a independent film for distribution based on the plot of an older classic film. Characters, settings, etc will

The first order of business is to determine whether the older classic film is still copyright protected, or whether it has come into the "public...

As an entertainment lawyer, I'd say lawyers are better than agents. But I'm biased. Great that you are developing a game show for TV. The first...

Are there any restrictions on the search terms a person can use when querying Google and other engines?

The answers to your questions encompass vast areas of constitutional law. "Thought Crime" doesn't exist outside the confines of George Orwell's...

Copyright infringement in Illinois?

Great responses previously. Ultimately look to the license or agreement through which the pattern was purchased. It's almost a guarantee that...

How can my brother protect his interest and what legal actions can he take?

When a new device or machine is invented or fabricated, the owner of the device must seek a patent on the device to guard his exclusive right to...

What should I do?

What would you like someone to do if they backed into your car? Did you actually back into the car. If the answer is yes, then you should make...