I've been told State judges can't be sued. Is this true?

California state judges are part of the state and county they operate in, and governmental institutions get sovereign immunity under, among other...

If the trademark were registered with the USPTO while they were infringing the mark, then you can get statutory damages and possibly attorneys'...

Whats the cost and expense to register a copyright and what protections does it offer?

1. Go to copyright.gov to register your copyrights. I've attached Form VA for visual works, with instructions. 2. It is $55 per work in most...

If we were to close the business would we have any personal liability in relation to any of the fraudulent claims?

You have been put on notice of a potential liability for paying the back taxes (and possible penalties) of people who had been paid as independent...

Do I have a case against them? Can a class-action case be filed if I gather enough users.

What you describe could well be an unfair business practice under California Business and Professions Code sec. 17200, as it promised a 10%...

Can a trial date be set by the court without the parties being heard?

If you have a real conflict with the date, then attend the hearing and let the court know. If you think it is fast, that is a good thing, not a bad...

What would be the best way to resolve this issue?

You are responsible for what you sell. I do not see how you can claim that it was not your fault when it was in your business' possession, and...

I would like to know if it would benefit me both financially and liability wise to be a LLC or corporation?

There are both costs and advantages in instituting an entity. The costs include the costs of instituting an entity, such as the franchise fee ($800...

Can I obtain or protect the rights to a story about a relative of mine that has been dead for 150 years?

The idea is already out there; you cannot prevent anyone from writing about it. Ideas cannot be protected, but expression can be. For example, if...

Can "de minimis" defense be used in reference to number of page views?

The de minimis defense refers to the amount of the original work used, not how many times it was published. If the copyright were registered before...