Signed contract for driveway. Contractor started grading. Said would pour next day. Wanted paid in advance for funds to order co

There are no legal questions here- you are asking for practical advice. The one exception might be the credit card dispute- you will know the...

Wish to use guitar company's catalog scans as illustration in book.

Likely not fair use--you are using depictions of instruments to enhance your work. Moreover, you did not take the photos yourself, but are using...

How do you get a 15% equity partner out of a business and off of the patent which is owned by the company. Very little revenue.

The LLC operating agreement most likely has provisions in it for the removal of a member. NO, you cannot get around that by dissolving and...

Should I fight or settle?

So ask them how much they want. Also ask them to prove you watched the movie

Can I copyright an expression of an idea if I signed a non disclosure form but was not a work for hire?

This is very difficult- you need a lawyer because I think you are going to have to argue that the non-disclosure agreement was part of an...

Regarding personal jurisdiction in a California Superior Court, what constitutes minimum contacts with the state?

The US Supreme Court recently issued a wide ranging opinion on personal jurisdiction entitled J. McIntyre Machinery v. Nicastro. If you are up for...

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What does it mean when a judge dismisses your case for non appearance

It means that there was a court date that you missed. Probably more than one or you missed the date, it was rescheduled and you missed it again....

Short Sale Listing/Contract issues

The short sale process has been a source of frustration and betrayal for many Californians. Lenders constantly renege--the foreclosure dept does...

My wife was arrested for grand theft, a crime she wasnt involved in, but being the adult present is charged what can we expect ?

All 3 seem to have been involved in stealing. The prosecution will argue that they were involved in a conspiracy and all liable for what any of...

I own a small flag football league i created a logo that is similar to the nfl's logo can i use it

I am afraid that you have answered your own question by admitting that the logos are similar. Your admission is now all over the internet as well. ...