The answer to the question is yes: the opposition can seek a declaratory judgment of non-infringement, and do so in a court that is not convenient...

Purchase of common stock of a close corporation from another person.

The corporation normally does not have to do that, but there may be limitations in the bylaws or shareholder agreements. Always best to check to be...

How official does a cease and desist letter have to be?

Cease-and-desist letters are not technically required; we recommend them because (1) they often work, and they are very cheap, and (2) even if they...

No revenue for a California LLC registered in October 2011. Can I dissolve and avoid the minimum $800 tax?

The LLC franchise fee is due by the fifteenth day of the fourth month after the last month of the financial year, which would be, at the latest,...

In CA, we have a LLC business, yet we are being evicted in 3 days. If we walk out, what types of lawsuits we maybe facing?

One point to consider is that even if the LLC holds the lease, many landlords want personal guarantees from the individual members, and if there is...

My partner in my business is stealing from the business. What are my options and do I need a business or criminal attorney?

You need to speak to a business litigation lawyer as soon as you can. You can report this to the police, but my experience is that the police will...

My two year old daughter fell from the window of a second story window at a neighbors house. Can I sue ?

First of all, I hope your daughter is alright. Any parent can imagine the terror you and your family must have been feeling. Second, the landlord...

Did employer violate employee's privacy rights by disclosing personal information to entire staff?

I'm having a hard time understanding the alleged wrongdoing here. The employer passed on information he received from the employee about a crime....

You want to discuss the particulars with a lawyer who knows LLCs. The process of winding up and dissolving includes notifying creditors. If there...

Can my boss leave my write up on my desk while I am out sick so that anyone who wanted could have access to read it?

All that is stupid is not necessarily illegal. What your boss did was stupid, but not illegal. The larger question is whether it is in your...