The legal interest rate in California unless you fall under some exemption is 10 percent, otherwise it is usury (i.e., an interest rate higher than...

Can a dealership request more down payment on an auto which has been accorded on a set down payment and signed the contract

I agree with the other answer -- look at what your contract allows or have an attorney do so for you. Also do a search for "yoyo financing." If...

Do I have to pay a down payment, after the fact, when the contract I signed does not indicate a down payment for financing?

I agree this sounds like yoyo financing but see if your contract gives them the right to do this. Some do and some don't. If it doesn't, then...

Do I have a case due emotional distress, pain and suffering?

You may have a breach of contract claim if you can prove they did not comply with the contract, but not for emotional distress, pain or suffering.

Is it legal for a dealership to ask you to sign another contract after you already signed one?

I agree with Mr. Fucillo. Whether they can do this depends on what the original contract provides. If it says that they have a certain amount of...

Trademarks. What can i do to ensure every design I create under my company is automatically trademarked or protected.

If a logo, you would want to register as a trademark. If a design to put on something but not as a logo, then you will want to copyright it. You...

What can I do when I never saw or signed a contract at a jewelry store but I am being charged every two weeks.

You can go to this website and file a complaint with the Dept of Consumer Affairs: https://oag.ca.gov/consumers. See the box on the left.

This is a rental issue. We have been served with notice to vacate, my question below..

You can't infer anything from the fact they didn't sign first. On the other points, just correct them -- fix the date and add the other people --...

Generally you start counting the day after the date that triggers the deadline. Take a look at this website: http://www.deadlinecalculator.com/. ...

Am I infringing trademark law?

I agree with the other answers. It sounds like you need to think broader. For example, who on earth would have named a computer company Apple and...