Copyright infringement: What steps should I take? Should I settle for a lower amount? Is this a scam?

You need to make some hard choices, and discuss matters with an attorney experienced in these areas of law. It may seem like extortion, but for...

I'm opening up a small food store. Do I have to do a dba and LLC, or can my store name be the single name for LLC? Thank you.

The purpose of a fictitious business name filing statement is to identify the owner of the business. "Slammin' Sammy's Used Cars" doesn't identify...

I started a new business as a limited partnership & discovered that the 1st 3 months of operating my partner has been taking $

The best thing to do is to contact a business lawyer immediately to discuss your options in private. We are also in Oakland, and can assist you,...

If i am working with others and relying on their resources and funding to make a documentary, how do i protect my ideas

First of all, congratulations! This is an exciting time for you, and you are right to seek legal advice. From reading your question, it seems like...

Would I have to register another DBA and apply for another business license?

It seems like Attorney Smith handled your question, but there is one point I should make -- as a licensed professional, a limited liability company...

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My bank is willing to settle my second mortgage, and I live in CA. Should a lawyer review the document before I sign?

Good lord, yes, you should have an attorney review this. There may be some back doors that can hurt you down the line that you are not aware of. A...

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

GIIW -- Get It In Writing. 1. Having a lawyer draft a contract signed by both parties is best, but if that's too expensive, 2. Type it up...

My rights as a lease holder for a business

You can apparently show that you had a partnership with this person, especially if the lease originally had been in your name. You need to discuss...

Registering as a Foreign LLC in California - how long do I have?

Attorneys Sprang and Schultz gave good responses, which I fully endorse. However, there is the question of the need to form a company in another...

Is it copyright infringement to offer and sell training based on content from a book? They would still ideally need the book...

Interesting question. First, describing in course materials that you are using a particular book would not be copyright infringement; titles are...