If you signed a contract with the travel agency (most likely for your original transaction, not the refund), that contract may contain a provision regarding consent to jurisdiction and governing law. If that provision exists, contact an attorney in the state described in that provision.

If... View More

It depends on what version (edition/translation) of the bible you're quoting.

The ancient versions of religious texts are almost certainly in the public domain, and freely usable. However, any quote you're likely to come across in the "print on demand" context is... View More

The short answer is: it depends.

Generally, facts cannot be copyrighted, however the display and organization of facts can be copyrighted. To answer whether the particular organization of information you're talking about contains the required level of creativity to receive copyright... View More

Yes, this is possible.

From your description, it sounds like you want a work-for-hire contract for a graphic designer or photographer. An attorney specializing in intellectual property or copyright law will be able to assist you. Use the Find a Lawyer function on Justia or contact your... View More

I have a story about a boy who never grew up. My question is: Is Tinker Bell a fairy or magical child? The question can't really be answered without reading the book. Similarly, it's unlikely that an attorney is going to be able to offer you any substantive advice about a contract... View More

This isn't really a legal question, however, a Ponzi scheme's defining feature is using incoming money from one member or account to pay money to an unrelated member or account. New money must always be coming in to sustain a Ponzi scheme, because the "business" isn't... View More

If you're looking for more information about how to enact a law dealing with business formation, contact your representative in your state's legislative body. You can Google: "who is my representative in [your county] [your state]." Many state government websites have... View More

You should not be concerned that a patent attorney is going to steal the idea underlying your potential patent application. There are robust legal protections in place to protect your private and confidential information when you discuss legal matters with an attorney. If an attorney were to... View More

Can you? Certainly. the Georgia Secretary of State isn't going to search for companies outside of your state when you register your business name.

Should you? That depends on your tolerance for risk of a lawsuit. You would have to consult with an attorney in your state, ideally one... View More

You've asked two different questions here:

(1) why aren't people who create gifs from copyright content sued and

(2) how can you create gifs and ensure you aren't sued.

To respond to the first question: someone has to enforce their interest in copyrighted... View More

Total asset value isn't the only consideration for creating a revocable or irrevocable trust.

Generally, irrevocable trusts offer greater asset protection and certain tax advantages. Irrevocable trusts are treated like a totally separate and individual entity because the assets are... View More

The key question is: will this cause consumer confusion?

This is a question that can only be answered by a judge, but an attorney can assist you. I am not your attorney, and this incredibly fact-specific question would require careful examination of facts outside of what is contained in... View More

There are a few modes of terminating restrictive covenants in North Carolina. Provisions are often drafted whereby they will expire by their own terms after some number of years (usually 3-4 decades). Also, provisions can be drafted whereby there is some mechanism for terminating the... View More

Yes, you could hire a lawyer to represent you for the sale of a home. An alternative and probably a less expensive option is to have a lawyer draft a power of attorney document, appointing someone as your limited attorney-in-fact for the purpose of selling specific property. Then a friend or... View More

If you previously signed a one year lease which has expired, you are likely a month-to-month holdover tenant. The landlord can give you notice that they intend to terminate your month-to-month lease. If you don't move out, the new landlord can then evict you. Alternatively, if you have not... View More

Yes, use the Justia Find a Lawyer tool to locate a North Carolina attorney with real estate and construction litigation experience.

It is not legally permissible to have someone recreate an image exactly or copy an image directly to use for your logo. Contact the artist who created the image that you want to use and see if you can purchase the rights to use that image for your logo.

If you registered for a trademark, yes. If you worked with an attorney, contact your attorney.

You're almost certainly *not* immune from copyright infringement liability. The best Archive.org can warrant, if it is not the creator of the content you're downloading, is that it will cover the costs of a lawsuit based on downloading from their website (indemnification). To my... View More

A trademark generally protects images or items that identify a company broadly, such as its logo. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has some resources on their website, which walk applicants through the process.

Copyright protection may be more appropriate for what you're... View More