Business name infringement

If you choose any variation of the name “Goodwill” it is likely you will be sued by Goodwill Industries, who own valuable trademarks in the name....

Purchased vehicle from dealership with mandatory arbitration agreement. Refused to sign; possible to obtain without agreement?

I applaud you for reading the contract carefully and being reluctant to sign unless all material terms in the contract are to your liking. You are...

How much should I expect to pay for an uncontested divorce in MD given I already have a signed separation agreement?

There is not much lawyer time involved with a truly uncontested divorce. You will have to pay a filing fee to the circuit court and, if there are...

Driving on a suspended or revoked license is offense that can result in jail time. If your boyfriend is found guilty, it almost certainly would be...

It is possible to file a lawsuit against the other parties, and the Maryland Vehicle Administration (MVA), in which you ask the judge to order the...

Could a 16 year old, with enough money, commission a writer to finish another writers book under contract.

With a properly drafted contract you could engage someone on a “work for hire” basis to write an ending to the Canterbury Tales. For example, the...

Your question is too vague to give a complete answer. There are many ways to prove the existence of a contract. Having a written contract is the...

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In Maryland, misuse of telephone facilities and equipment (telephone harassment) is a serious offense for which the maximum penalty is three years...

Intellectual property question - Registered copyright with Government.

One should always keep proof when one files a copyright registration. If you have proof (a certified mail receipt, a credit card statement, etc.),...

Appeal Court dismissed my case (prose) = failed to file a brief and to respond to motions = was very sick. Can I re-open it?

If the Circuit Court dismissed your case without prejudice, that means that you can re-file the case, or file a new case, so long as the matter is...