Unfair business. what are the main causes of action in CA when a competitor is unethically harming my biz, misleading my clients

Generally, when a defendant acts deliberately and with malice towards another, it usually gives rise to a cause of action that allows for punitive...

Can I sue my publisher for a kill fee and the rights to my work?

One of the first questions an attorney might ask from your post is whether a contract was ever, actually signed. You mention the contract was...

An answer or demurrer to the first amended complaint is the basic answer. There are also motions to strike, motions to quash, and other possible...

Can a business demand letter for a S corp be sent to my mother in law's address demanding and threatening her to pay?

More information is needed here, especially how your mother in law's name was even ascertained. Does she work with you; does she hold herself out...

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I am being accused of trademark infringement & told to change my name, can I add a work at the end of the name to make it legal?

Just because you are "told" you are "in trademark infringement" does not make it so. My colleagues are correct to point out that it is not when...

How do I get an international divorce?

You can file for divorce in California if you meet California’s residency requirements. Either you or your spouse must have lived in: California...

What is the process for terminating a lawyer's representation of the client in Federal Court?

You need to find your new lawyer quickly if you've already sent a termination notice by email to your counsel. The new attorney can take care of...

How can I protect my "secret recipe & logo"?

This is really interesting just because it is such a common problem when things go sour, but you'd need to speak to an attorney directly as there...

How to ensure I have a stake in a future venture/company?

In law there's a saying, if it's not in writing, it never happened. If you are contacting attorneys regarding trademarks and securing the IP of...

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I am filing a fee arbitration with the CA State Bar against my attorney. Should I tell him of my intent not to pay him anymore?

Granted that I may be biased being an attorney, but if you dispute fees with an attorney, you should always try to resolve it directly with the...

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