I have heard in certain cases it is better to just manufacture and start selling without bothering with a patent. True or false?

Here are two situations where what you have heard could be true: (1) When first-to-market is expected to be the big winner, the emphasis should...

One would have to read the contract to know exactly what it says with respect to termination. I agree that the terms "month-to-month" and...

Do you need lawyer to setup a will? or can we get it notorized?

In addition to the excellent information provided in the prior responses, you may find information from the State Bar of California website,...

Online Affiliate Business (LLC, S-CORP, SF or Delaware?)

I believe that an LLC is a better choice for you than a corporation because there are fewer compliance formalities - please see the first link...

Liability once LLC is closed?

Let's assume that (a) you complete the LLC dissolution process properly (first link below) and (b) you do not have any "alter ego" problems (second...

I am renting an apartment and the owner wants to inspect the apt. What kind of notice do they have to give me. More below.

Regarding inspection, please see the Initial Inspection sidebar at the Department of Consumer Affairs link below. Regarding showing to...

How does a person find an estate planner? What resources are there for evaluation of the abilities, fees, states they work in

Start at the State Bar website page at the link below.

Can companies required credit card for service payment?

I see no practical way for you to successfully challenge the policy. I imagine that the most reasonable justification for the policy is that if the...

We are being asked to move out of our leased home with 6 months left on our lease

The owner cannot force you to move out (cannot break the lease). The owner realizes, of course, that it will be difficult to sell the house with...

With respect to suspension, an LLC's loss of rights is equivalent to a corporation's, i.e., it cannot bring suit or defend itself in a...