What do I do with an expired petition if I couldn't make service?

Missing some puzzle pieces here. If you haven't served a petition that you'd like to amend, you might withdraw the original one and file and serve...

It would be a mistake to fire off a cease and desist letter before consulting with an IP attorney. You may have protectable rights in your name,...

What permissions do I need to publish my story?

You are correct: you need permission to create a derivative work. Read the circular from the US Copyright Office (linked below) for an...

I need an attorney with license to practice in Florida and NY, for a business matter.

Go to Avvo's Find a Lawyer page. The Q&A page is a legal forum where attorneys answer legal questions; it's not a referral site.

If I made some custom garments for a client & shipped package through post office, am I liable for the lost package?

Yes, of course, the client didn't lose it. Your recourse is against the US post office -- did you insure the package? If not, you are responsible.

An ex-contractor stole equipment from our business. Detectives are having "no luck" prosecuting. What's my next step?

$1900 is a small claims matter. No one's going to file bankruptcy over that amount. Read the link below for info on OH small claims filings.

Who is the attorney? What was the deposit for? What matter are you trying to close? What is your time limit based on? What are you talking...

What are the steps to take for starting a business? (Book and Game Publishing - Home Office for now.)

Talk to a business attorney about what form of business would be right for you considering your goals, tax liability, expected revenue and...

Q: Can I protect myself by having certain clauses in the OA? A: Yes, that's one of the reasons you have an operating agreement. Consult a...

Who pay's for damages?

Puzzling: if your insurance company pays the other party's damages based on a finding that you were at fault, why would the other party's insurance...