If a publisher has broken the original contract by not paying royalties, which court would I file a lawsuit in? Local or Federal

Before you ask where you WOULD file a suit, you should find out whether you SHOULD file one. The answer to the first question will depend on what...

Is there any risk involved launching a business before its name and logo are trademarked?

"What other risks may be involved in me hastily launching the business?" That's like saying apart from maybe tearing my clothes, what are the...

Here are the important facts in your question: (1) there is a live registered trademark for products in the same class you are applying for, (2)...

Can the business I contract to (as an independent contractor) enforce a "Post-Employment" non-compete clause of a NDA I signed?

As a legal matter, yes. As a practical matter, hard to say. The fact that you are an independent contractor as opposed to an employee isn't the...

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If I give credit, can I use the trademarked logo of a casino game in a mobile game application that I have created?

The short answer is NO. If you do not have permission to use a trademark you are aware is registered and owned by someone else, you're infringing...

I intend to start selling vintage hats with vintage autosport patches, both authentic and reproduction. Is this a legal move?

Your concerns should be copyright infringement, trademark infringement and trade dress misappropriation, at a minimum. The first sale doctrine...

My mother is trying to sue me for phones through rent-a-center. I do not have the phones and my name is not on the contract.

If you have been given notice of a court date set for next month you probably have already been sued. This may be a small claims matter (you don't...

As Mr. McAteer stated, a contractor that loses his or her license can be banned from working anywhere in the state. Your question seems to...

In Illinois family court, I represent myself pro se. Can I be made to testify and answer questions?

Generally yes, if you've been subpoenaed to testify as to particular matters. Exceptions are if (1) your testimony would incriminate you, (2)...

When filing a joinder, do you have to serve the joinding party or the opposing party on the case?

A petition for joinder requires completion of specific forms and preparation of copies for service. See attached link for a step-by-step...

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