Is our name an infringement on another's trademark

Speaking generally to establish a trademark infringement claim or an unfair competition claim a business must show that another entity is using a...

My husband and i want to open a home based business and i am confused over a sole proprietor, partnership, joint venture. help?

I would advise you to focus on the tasks of marketing and providing excellent goods and/or services. The purpose of corporations, LLCs and other...

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Do I have a case for Wrongful Termination?

I am sorry for your troubles, but your employer was within its legal rights to dismiss you for smoking marijuana. Even if the employer...

I think you are confusing trademarks and service marks on the one hand with fictitious business name filings on the other. In California Business...

Contractor vs employee status

In California the Department of Labor Standards Enforcement starts with the presumption that the worker is an employee. Labor Code Section 3357. ...

Business Question

You can have several businesses without forming a business entity. A sole proprietor reports taxes on Schedule C attached to a personal return...

Can my dad sue this company for wrongful termination?

I am sorry to hear about your father's termination. Here are the general rules. An employee can be legally terminated without cause if the...

We are considering changing from a General Partnership to an LLC. What advice can you give?

Is it a bad idea to wait and see how business goes? No. I think it's a good idea. Focus on the task of marketing and providing excellent goods...

Verbal Agreement with a Design Client

Based upon what you have explained I don't believe the potential defendant's position is a legally supportable one. He argues that you cannot sue...

Can i recover attorney's fees for unpaid wages?

If you file a lawsuit and prevail you are entitled to your costs and reasonable attorneys fees on top of the your wages. You may also be entitled...