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I found my childs pic in an ad posted on a wall... I didnt sign any consent. Can i proceed legally towards this bussines

Eric's answer | Answered on December 12, 2014

If you are sure the father did not provide consent that might be reasonably relied upon by the uncle you may have some viable tort claims, as noted...

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Question on secured notary. Do we need to have original house documents in order to get notary?

Eric's answer | Answered on December 12, 2014

It is unclear of what you are trying to accomplish. It seems you have a promissory note and some type of security instrument (perhaps a deed of...

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I have owned a internet domain for 9 years. I live here in California. My domain has stolen from account. Can it be retrieved?

Eric's answer | Answered on December 11, 2014

You do not want to disclose any further details on a public forum like Avvo. But you do need to consult with an attorney in private and the...

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I have an awesome business idea and I'd like to find out if it's possible. Who should I talk to?

Eric's answer | Answered on December 11, 2014

You want to discuss your plans with an IP attorney, who handles trademark and patent matters, as your situation may read on both areas of law. ...

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Where can I find an honest patent lawyer in ohio

Eric's answer | Answered on December 10, 2014

Use the "Find a Lawyer" features of Avvo to locate patent attorneys in Ohio, then contact several and see whom you want to work with. And note,...

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How much does it cost to have an attorney dispute a patent pending?

Eric's answer | Answered on December 10, 2014

"Patent pending" conveys no legal rights, other than the right to mark the product "patent pending" if there is a pending patent application. ...

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What form would I use to rescind a sale of a vehicle to a minor which did not have a smog certificate and fails the smog check?

Eric's answer | Answered on December 09, 2014

Talk to the former owner and see where they stand upon taking the vehicle back in return for what you have paid the seller. If the seller does not...

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Adult novelty product integrating unwrapped (though unusable) condom, plus Alka-Seltzer tablets, needs disclaimer?

Eric's answer | Answered on December 09, 2014

I would add a disclaimer warning not to use unpackaged condom and that the condom cannot prevent pregnancy nor transmission of sexually transmitted...

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I was wondering if I had any options in my situation.

Eric's answer | Answered on December 09, 2014

First, business law is largely a state law matter, so only discuss your situation with CA licensed attorneys. Secondly, you may very well be...

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LLC or corp.

Eric's answer | Answered on December 09, 2014

Honestly, whether to go with a LLC or a corp may not matter too much. LLC are now very well accepted, but there is still some uncertainty with...

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I found my childs pic in an ad posted on a wall... I didnt sign any consent. Can i proceed legally towards this bussines

Question on secured notary. Do we need to have original house documents in order to get notary?

I have owned a internet domain for 9 years. I live here in California. My domain has stolen from account. Can it be retrieved?

I have an awesome business idea and I'd like to find out if it's possible. Who should I talk to?

Where can I find an honest patent lawyer in ohio

How much does it cost to have an attorney dispute a patent pending?

What form would I use to rescind a sale of a vehicle to a minor which did not have a smog certificate and fails the smog check?

Adult novelty product integrating unwrapped (though unusable) condom, plus Alka-Seltzer tablets, needs disclaimer?

I was wondering if I had any options in my situation.

LLC or corp.