Questions answered by Helena Kempner Kobrin

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How do I trademark some phrases?

Helena's answer | Answered on April 27, 2016

Trademark protection in the US is tied to use in commerce. If someone else used the same thing in commerce before you, that person would have...

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Can we make a podcast about one particular team if we state we are not affiliated if so are we legally allowed to seek sponsors?

Helena's answer | Answered on April 27, 2016

The specifics of what you are doing are key to answering your question. You should not post specifics in this public forum. Best is for you to...

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Is my contract legal, when the company was not insured or licensed in my state?

Helena's answer | Answered on April 26, 2016

In addition to the good information you have gotten from the other attorneys, I suggest you report this company to the agency or board that...

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What can we do if one of us holding out don't be want to sell the home. The other four wants to sell its air property left by ar

Helena's answer | Answered on April 26, 2016

You have good suggestions from the other attorneys. The bottom line is that you need to consult with a local real estate attorney where the...

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Is there any recourse in the state of Florida if there ends up being hidden items on the contract after 1 yr. has gone by?

Helena's answer | Answered on April 25, 2016

You have good answers from the other attorneys. However, unless your friend gets a copy of the contract, you will never know what is in there. I...

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Would I be violating any law by never telling a company that they did not cash the check I gave them for the product I now have

Helena's answer | Answered on April 25, 2016

You are asking for a legal answer. The legal answer is you have no obligation to remind them to cash the check, but I do like the suggestion to...

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Who do I sue for infringement when the work concerned is advertisd as produced by a parent company and a its smaller subsidiary.

Helena's answer | Answered on April 25, 2016

If you feel you have gotten enough information here to handle this competently, then you are mistaken. I don't see where someone told you you can...

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Why are we in middle of their lawsuit? Shall I just give them what they asked for or challenge it?

Helena's answer | Answered on April 21, 2016

Why you are in the middle is that the client or lawyer on the other side thinks you have something that will support their position. I don't...

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Scammed by car lot now what steps to follow? Or am I just SOL?

Helena's answer | Answered on April 17, 2016

As Mr. Bain suggested, definitely file your claim to whoever insures the warranty, but do NOT file a false claim, as the company has suggested. If...

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How can the criminal courts get involved in a civil dispute?

Helena's answer | Answered on April 17, 2016

Based on only what you've said here, this sounds like a civil dispute. Either you are missing facts or the customer is making them up in reporting...

Helena Kempner Kobrin's Answers (4335)

How do I trademark some phrases?

Can we make a podcast about one particular team if we state we are not affiliated if so are we legally allowed to seek sponsors?

Is my contract legal, when the company was not insured or licensed in my state?

What can we do if one of us holding out don't be want to sell the home. The other four wants to sell its air property left by ar

Is there any recourse in the state of Florida if there ends up being hidden items on the contract after 1 yr. has gone by?

Would I be violating any law by never telling a company that they did not cash the check I gave them for the product I now have

Who do I sue for infringement when the work concerned is advertisd as produced by a parent company and a its smaller subsidiary.

Why are we in middle of their lawsuit? Shall I just give them what they asked for or challenge it?

Scammed by car lot now what steps to follow? Or am I just SOL?

How can the criminal courts get involved in a civil dispute?