Can a client sue if payment is not made?

Much more information is needed to fully answer this question. There are no protections for "ideas", only the expression of those ideas. Further,...

After the suppression hearing, a judge may require the submission of written arguments by the attorneys. Not all judges require this. The judge...

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There is no signed contract paper with a full charge. Is this legally accepted?

A contract does not have to be in writing to be enforceable. Oral agreements can still be considered legal contracts, depending on the particular...

I signed a non-compete agreement with my former employer. I am seeking an opportunity within the same industry.

The size of the two companies is not the issue. The issue is that the companies are in the same industry. Contact an attorney to review the...

I am seeking an example of a properly prepared pretrial disclosure (by defendant) in a TTRB proceeding.

Based on your Additional Information, I can see you are frustrated with the answers you have received. Even though some of the responses may be...

What are my legal rights if my business partner is in breach of our partnership agreement?

You first need to find the partnership agreement. In order to fully advise you of your rights, an attorney will need to look at that first. If...

I am a writer and I signed a work for hire agreement for reasons that seemed plausible at the time, but I may have been duped.

In most cases, the written agreement will override any verbal promises made. I would highly suggest contacting an attorney to review the agreement...

I painted a large master ceiling some years ago. Found out it will appear as background in an upscale furniture catalogue.

The answer depends on what your contract states. If this is considered a work-made-for-hire, or if you assigned your copyright interest to this...

A friend recorded a song that he wrote, and sent it to me via e-mail. Is it legal for me to use without his permission?

Regardless if he's a friend or not, he has a copyright in the song. You should get written permission (a license) to use the song.

You should contact your IP lawyer. He/she can help you get a license to print these images. Going forward without the proper license will open...