Import License/Business Permits

Every state has it's own requirements. For some general guidnece as to permits and licenses in California please visit this link:...

What is the best way to file for a trademark?

Filing a trademark application without the advice and guidance of an attorney exposes you to potential risk which may lead to additional costs in...

Cancelling a home improvement contract after 3 days

It is very difficult to follow this fact pattern. By way of example, I'm not sure who you are referring to when you mention "she"–your mom or the...

Where is the best place to get a new birth certificate?

You can request vital records such as birth certificates from the California Department of Public Health or from the county where the birth took...

I've been working on a small clothing line but someone has a very similar name offering the exact product. Can I still use it?

To begin, trademark rights attach to the first who uses the mark in commerce. Of course, this only applies if the mark qualifies as a trademark in...

Can I sue my landlord for illegal eviction me and that caused the loss of my home and Business

Can you sue a landlord for breaching a residential or commercial lease? Briefly speaking, yes. You can sue a landlord for damages that result...

Is it legal to start a giving business? If so how?

You can form either a nonprofit organization or a for profit organization. One of the requirements of a nonprofit organization is that no...

Unless limited by the trust document, as trustee you should have the authority to open a bank account for the trust. Perhaps you are the...

Patent and trademarks for Designing

At minimum you need to speak with an intellectual property attorney. However, a patent attorney may also be necessary if you plan to pursue design...

Paycheck problems

From what I gather, it appears as though there is at least one violation if not multiple. Specifically, your employer is required to provide you...