Buying a pre-existing business and need advice to avoid possible future litigation.

You should consult an attorney to shepherd the business acquisition through. Although it sounds like the current owner is willing to give you...

I legally own a trademarked name for my clothing line and a MLB Baseball team used it for a campaign can I take legal action?

You should consult an attorney immediately to handle negotiations with the league, or to bring a suit on your behalf (if the facts are as you say...

To avoid running afoul of the CA B&P code rules against the unauthorized practice of law you should definitely include a disclaimer in your radio...

Combining my Christian based lyrics with copyrighted music:

Although parodies fall squarely in the realm of fair use (but there are three other factors to consider before it is conclusive),that will not...

One of my computer workers brags about his movie club. In other words he is selling to others in the workplace movies he is burn

No, that is not legal at all because it is copyright infringement, which could subject your co-worker to serious civil damages and possible...

What do I do if I get cease and desist letter for trademark infringement?

The fact that either of you has a "DBA" has no bearing whatsoever on trademark rights or the possibility of infringement. You have serious...

Can I post translations of excerpts of a book on my FB timeline?

Translating and then posting would technically violate multiple rights of the copyright owner (derivative and distribution rights). You might have...

I would like to sell hand made logo signs of college and NFL teams using a technique called intarsia.

Regardless of the technique, you reproduction of the logos would definitely be trademark and copyright infringement, so unless you obtain a...

I do not want our wedding photographer to use the photos she takes for promotion, advertising etc. Her contract does not address

If you have already signed the agreement and this issue is dealt with in the contract, it may hard but not impossible to get the photographer to...

It varies widely based on region, the lawyer's experience and expertise, and the complexity of the agreement. You may be able to find some...