Can I use designs from Vietnam that other US companies claim a copyright to?

Your most important statement is "However, I do not want to start a business that ends up in litigation before it starts". Thus, you are...

You do not need to "hire someone to drive" you--you need to hire probate counsel immediately. Your probate attorney should practice in the county...

Residuary estate, main beneficiary of the residuary estate dies before all distributions were made leaving..

As long as a beneficiary survives the decedent--the beneficiary will take either as a person or if that beneficiary passes after the decedent--and...

Can my witness just show up in my court hearing?

Serving your witness with a subpoena is an excellent idea--unless you absolutely know that the witness will otherwise attend the hearing and testify.

Do I have a claim against a competitor who is using a name similar to mine?

The question is whether "Happy Pets" is confusingly similar to "Happy Dog Grooming" in the minds of your consumers. That is a question of fact....

Im a 60 year old woman who was defrauded by a real estate broker.

You are encouraged to immediately discuss your details with a local real estate attorney. Likely, if you can trace the $180K that contributed to...

Is there another means for me to get payment due from an out-of-state company other than going to that state's small claims?

If the wedding videos (2-remaining) were shot in CA or if you signed the contract in CA--than most likely--the CA small claims court in your county...

What I need is a Probate Trial Lawyer in San Bernardino CA.

The Avvo website has a find-a-lawyer page--it is a good place to start your search for a local probate attorney.

It appears there may be a trend to innkeepers assuming that their invitees bring their own phones. Certainly, we have experienced that trend with...

Can I be sued by the condo owner if the corporate status is suspended? If he is an owner like I am are we part of the coproratio

You are encouraged to consult with a local HOA attorney. Most condo associations have bylaws and related agreements as regards intra-owner,...