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For example, if I were to put "xyz®" company in a title or in a text IN a Youtube video, would I need to put the ® symbol?
answered on Dec 18, 2017
YouTube videos would be copyrighted, not trademarked, so you wouldn't use either one of those symbols.
Withdrawing the question, since I "can't solicit an attorney here." Thank you.
answered on Nov 22, 2017
We can't solicit clients on here, but you can contact us directly.
A full consultation would be necessary to properly advise you.
I live in an apartment with a no dogs policy. my dog is not registered as an Emotional Support animal, but both my roommate and I would qualify as disabled due to her anxiety and my anxiety and depression (all diagnosed by healthcare professionals). What can I do to have my dog live with me? Does... View More 
answered on Nov 6, 2017
Typically, you would provide a letter from your healthcare professional stating that you need an ESA to your landlord or property manager.
A full consultation would be necessary to properly advise you.
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answered on Oct 30, 2017
Is your question how to find a different buyer other than the one that is offering to currently buy your trademark?
You likely need a business broker for something like that.
I have some software concepts, and designs, which I am in the process of patenting/copyrighting. Need an agreement so I can share these ideas with others. How do I draft a non compete, non disclosure agreement. I am in California, and would need to discuss the concept with many individual spread... View More
answered on Oct 22, 2017
You should have a business attorney handle this for you. A full consultation would be necessary to properly advise you.
California S Corp. I'm a co founder looking for a simple draft that give someone equity in return for performance based on milestones set forth by my terms of the deal. Total allowable equity would be 5% in the form of Preferred Stock. (non voting)
answered on Oct 21, 2017
You can do an employment agreement or consulting agreement with this person, assuming that you've already issued shares.
A full consultation would be necessary to properly advise you.
I joined partnership with my partner to take over a restaurant. The share is 71-29, I'm the majority with 71 and my partner holds 29. I leave all operation to her since I'm having a baby and our business has been losing heavily since we open on July. I have found an experienced party who... View More
answered on Oct 16, 2017
Your rights here really depend on what the partnership agreement says and what powers it gives you as the majority partner.
It also depends on whether this is a limited partnership, an LLC, general partnership, etc.
A full consultation would be necessary to properly advise you.
answered on Oct 15, 2017
You have to file an unlawful detainer lawsuit against the tenant and then serve it.
You should hire an attorney to help you with this.
answered on Oct 15, 2017
In this type of scenario, it would automatically become a month to month tenancy.
They did not take any action to increase safety such as security cameras or contact the police themselves. Do they have a legal obligation to take action to create a safer environment for the other tenants? If so what civil code would it be under? Thank you in advance!
answered on Sep 29, 2017
Arguably, this would fall under the covenant of quiet enjoyment.
However, you should report this to the police, and also write to the landlord to fix the issue.
We clearly were under the understanding that all meant costs related directly to the home.. not their funds.
answered on Sep 26, 2017
What is legal or not legal would really depend on what the Purchase Agreement and related documents say.
A full consultation would be necessary to properly advise you.
I am a real estate broker in addition to being an attorney.
he said he sold the property and we looked it up in public records and he did not our electical is bad and we told him to come repair please and he said we needed to buy another breaker but why would we when hes making us move. we have half our outlets bad and have to pluan extension cord just to... View More
answered on Sep 26, 2017
You should report this issue to the Housing Department and Health Department. You can also have an attorney write a demand letter to the LL.
A full consultation would be necessary to properly advise you.
if documented proof of fraud and violations of CAL BRE regulations, ca.BPC, just to name a few are documented and verified. I lost my home and this has seriously hurt my family. WHAT CAN I DO ?
answered on Sep 26, 2017
Sorry to hear you have gone through this situation. YOu should retain a real estate/business lawyer to file a claim.
Depending on the damages and the strength of your evidence, yes, attorneys may be willing to take this type of case on a contingency.
A full consultation would be... View More
answered on Sep 25, 2017
It depends on the agreement between you two. If it is an LLC, there would be an operating agreement that would address this issue. If it is a partnership, there should be a partnership agreement that addresses what happens here.
You need to review the relevant documents and see what... View More
I moved out the 1st it has now been 3 weeks I emailed them multiple time and they're not replying. I got a review statement saying I will receive $311 mailed separately, never got it
answered on Sep 21, 2017
Assuming this is a residential tenancy, the landlord has to return to you the security deposit within 21 days of you moving out.
We went with the real estate agent that helped us purchase our house years ago and liked her well enough to use her for our sale. However, problems are arising quickly.
She rushed through and took awful photos of the house and property. We had new ones taken that were actually somewhat... View More
answered on Sep 18, 2017
Unless you have an exclusive listing agreement, you can terminate the agent and hire a new one.
A full consultation would be necessary to properly advise you.
I am a Pro Se Plaintiff and am unable to find the official guidelines for "taking a deposition", and I want to depose one of the defendants witnesses prior to trial... can I do this without being an attorney, and simply just hire the appropriate reporter for the matter?
answered on Sep 18, 2017
No, you do not have to be a licensed attorney to take a deposition. If you are in pro per, you have the right to take depositions on your own, without an attorney.
Yes, you would just properly notice the deposition, order a court reporter, and conduct the deposition.
I gave written notice, 3 weeks ago, at my job that I was quitting today. I expected my final paycheck to be there for me when I got off work today. It was not. Is it maybe because it is a Sunday? Does he have until the end of the day to pay me or until the end of my shift? I work overnights so I... View More
answered on Sep 17, 2017
The law in California is that if an employee quits, they are owed their final paycheck either during the next scheduled payday, or within 72 hours if the employee gives one pay period's notice.
You can just ask them to mail it to you.
Here are portions of the lengthy email, "When I saw it the day you listed, 90 days ago, (I use MLS auto-notification tools) I thought, Hmm, ok, he went with another Realtor. That’s Exactly what I thought. . . . . Call if and when you’re ready to re-list, Otherwise consider us caught up.... View More
answered on Sep 17, 2017
It would be best to just ignore something like this and focus on working with your current Realtor to sell your property.
If this person continues to harass you, you can file a complaint with BRE.
The judgement was paid off through a wage garnishment. I had spoken to agent handling this multiple times and was never told about a possible renwal of judgement. Isn't this something that should o been filed after it was paid off? Is there a time frame they have to file this against me?
answered on Sep 13, 2017
A judgement in California is good for 10 years and can be renewed indefinitely.
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