When approaching a business with a joint venture proposal what document(s) should the parties sign....

Typically an NDA is all that people sign at this stage of the negotiation. The Company would look askance at anything that ties them up any more...

What type of lawyer do I need?

I agree with Mr. Miller. You need a litigator, preferably a sole practitioner, who is likely to be cheaper. I hope you have taken a lesson from...

If I wanted to trademark a phase, does the application have to include every type of Tess advertisement it might be used in?

You are trying to market phrases to the users. The trademark process is not well suited to that approach. You might try to trademark under the...

Is there a chance I might have a problem registering my trademark?

Both names are generic, merely descriptive. They will glaze the consumers’ eyes over. As such they are both weak. The strongest mark is fanciful...

Former company manager would not pay me for work i had done so i started similar business. What can he sue me for?

Good news is you had no covenant not to compete or not to solicit. The other usual lawsuit by an employer against a former employee is about trade...

A company just stated using my buisness name that I started in 1999

Good news is that you may have common law trademark rights in the area of VA where you have been marketing and doing business. Your rights may be...

If I register ABC Inc in CA, is it enough?

Is it enough for what? Register it where? in CA? If in the office of Sec’y of State, it’s enough to preserve the name against anyone trying to...

Selected as the best answer

Financial abuse within a public company constitute violation of public policy?

Lawyers resort to “violation of public policy” when there is no specific law prohibiting the conduct they are objecting to. Here you have theft by...

How do I draft a legally binding agreement to insure I receive my entitled, residual income?

Mr. Koler's excellent response show you what you are up against in trying to draft a contract. I really think you should hire a lawyer to do the...

Technically speaking, would a written price quote provided by the dealership sales rep be legally binding?

This was a typo and I doubt you will get anywhere with your quest for a free auto. Technically it is a unilateral mistake, but it is so obviously...