If I take a job, will the company own my intellectual property that I'm currently developing for myself?

The contract pretty much states the law about employee-developed intellectual property; anything created using Company resources or on Company time...

How does photography copyright laws work?

The Copyright Office has concluded that if an employee creates the work while an employee (paid as an employee, under the employer's control,...

1. A person or corporation can "say" just about anything they want. 2. If a person or corporation does not agree to another party's terms, then...

A suspended corporation cannot appear in court until its suspension is lifted. Normally, a court will give the corporation two or three weeks to...

How to move away from community property in CA?

Insurance is by far the best bet for you. Check with your agent about policies that cover both liability and disasters, like fire, flood, theft,...

Process and requirements for managing a private firm's investment portfolio in-house.

These questions are far beyond the scope of a typical response on Avvo. You need to consult with a law firm that is experienced in these questions....

Should I make a will or a living trust?

It is very much in your interest to plan these things out in advance, especially because dying intestate (i.e., without a will or trust) means that...

Copyright protects six different rights under the law: (1) to reproduce the copyrighted work in copies or phonorecords; (2) to prepare derivative...

Can my ex-employer (whom is also my ex husband and former co owner of prior business) demand I return something purchased?

If it were purchased with corporate funds, then the furniture is a corporate asset, and has to be counted as such. You have the right to...

Business partnership and potential blackmail and harassment

Besides possible criminal issues, you have substantial civil issues, and you need to talk to a lawyer as soon as possible. Most police officers...