Understanding the difference between using a name as a trademark versus simply as a business or legal entity name is crucial. Here’s what happens in each scenario:

1. Name Used as a Trademark

When a name is used as a trademark, it is intended to identify and distinguish the goods... View More

In simple terms, using a trademarked character without permission is like using someone else's property without asking. To legally use it, you need to get permission from the owner, usually through a license agreement. This ensures you're following the rules and respecting their rights.

If you and him are business partners, one may thing that their interests are aligned. However, it may not be the case for ever. It is a good practice to have independent counsel. Thereafter, you can make an informed decision as to who should be in charge of the legal aspects of the registration of... View More

Usually a judgment includes a time to comply. If the party who loses does not comply you will need to start an action to enforce the judgment. You may request an order to be paid from the contractor assets, like a bank account.

You need to hire legal counsel. It would be the best to do a FOIA requesting a copy of all your documents and then file the citizenship. A lied could to US officials can have serious immigration consequences.

It depends of the agreement, the execution and the reason for cancelling.

E-Verify is for Established US Employers. You OPT only allows you work for a US employer. This could be interpreted as working without authorizarion. You should get legal counsel first.

There is a provision of immigration law that allows certain long-term international organization employees and their eligible family members to apply for special immigrant status and become permanent residents of the U.S. (get a Green Card) as long as their organization remains recognized.

Including a link in a document or instructional material raises no issues in terms of copyright if the copyright owner is the one who made the material public.

If the contract expired but you are still performing services, there maybe an argument that this is a contract agreed to by the conduct of the parties. The problem is that account to the Statute of Frauds can enforce the terms of this non-written agreement if you ask more than $500.

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This seems to be the question about employment law. Whether the decision to fire you is legal depends on many aspects including, whether you had a contract in writing specifically saying you should be fired for cause.

In the State of New York business owners, shareholders, members LLC, may file lawsuits related to breach of contract controversies in state court. For purposes of these controversies the applicable law is the New York General Business Law as well as the specific rule applicable to fiduciaries... View More

As long as you are uploading materials that are entirely yours, this means, that all pictures, sounds, and recordings are your creation, then, you should be fine. However, if any of those materials are protected by copyright and owned by someone else, it could be copyright infringement.

It is unclear what you mean "using" the show. If you are doing a critique about the show or commenting about it, this could be considered fair use, and you would be free to write the book without doing much legal diligence. On the other hand, fair use requires more information and... View More

If you want to recover your money, apparently damages equal to $16,000, you may file a complaint or go to small claims court. However, keep in mind that you will need to prove the existence of the contract, the terms of the contract and that you performed under the contract. If you don't have... View More

Let's start by saying this, ideas are not protected under the law. Secondly, branding is a very broad concept, therefore, you may need to elaborate on that. Finally, a logo may be protected under copyright or trademark law. If you have not registered the logo, it could be appropriated by... View More

Dear user,

Your question is very general. However, in general terms you may protect your brand by applying a holistic approach, i.e. a little of bit of everything. Should you require further assistance our firm G.A.M. Law Office would be happy to help.

It depends is the answer. You need talk to an immigration attorney, specially before leaving the US.

Taking the bar or being admitted to the practice of law is not regulated by the US Immigration Laws. The admission to the Bar, even the right to take the exam is a matter administer by the NY Court of Appeals and the NY Board of Lawn Examiners of you have complied with their regulations, which... View More

You could. It is necessary to review the documents that you have and whatever evidence you have collected. Many attorneys charge a flat fee to go to Small Claims Court.