You'd be better off using something that wouldn't invite an established company to sue you. But if you are dead set on using this name, you should consider having a knowledgeable trademark attorney conduct a comprehensive evaluation to help you assess your potential risk.

Whether your daughter might be able to win a lawsuit depends in part on who owns the copyrights to the images. Since she was modeling for someone else, it is likely that they own the copyrights. Therefore, they would have the right to allow others to use the images. She should start by speaking... View More

The best option for you could depend on several factors. For example: Do you still have a mortgage? Will the lender allow a title change? Under what circumstances? What are the lender's special requirements? You might want to speak with a knowledgeable attorney who can advise you of your... View More

Under certain circumstances, a landlord is allowed to refuse past due rent payment, even when the lease doesn't reserve the right to do so. You should consult with a knowledgeable attorney about your rights and options.

In theory, an employee may be required to pay back an employer. But if a contract clause is unreasonable or violates a specific law, it might not be enforceable. An attorney would need to review the contract to be able to thoroughly evaluate the situation. Since you've already reported to the... View More

It is unclear what your question is. You might consider reposting with a specific question. Good luck!

Generally speaking, no, an employer can't require an employee to do something and then penalize them for doing it. However, without knowing specific facts, it would be pretty difficult for an attorney to properly assess your situation. You might consider consulting with an attorney who collect... View More

Although the author will always be the author of their own work, whether the author is also the copyright owner often depends on the terms of the publishing agreement.

Review your agreement, paying close attention to terms like "copyright"/"intellectual property" and... View More

If you believe someone has committed a criminal offense against you, you could file a police report. (The police will then decide whether to bring charges and, if so, which ones.) If you believe someone has committed a civil offense against you, you could file a lawsuit. (You can usually file... View More

An attorney might be able to get an early disposition, but it all depends in part on the county.

You might consider one or more of the following:

1. Check out that county's website.

2. Contact the clerk of court in that county.

3. Consult with an attorney who... View More

Generally, copyright belongs to the creator or author from the moment they create or author something, whether they register it or not, and you can only use something for commercial purposes if you created it, bought it, or "licensed" it. (There are some exceptions to the general rules,... View More

If you'd like to use someone else's song, you should request permission and pay the required fee. Otherwise, using a song for commercial purposes without permission can constitute infringement, which usually costs the infringer exponentially more than the fee. If needed, you should... View More

A trademark is something that distinguishes the "source" of particular goods and services from other sellers. Generally, when a term used to market products or services merely describes those products or services, it fails to function as a trademark because it lacks distinctiveness.... View More

This could refer to North Carolina General Statute, Chapter 7B, subpart 906. If you plan to represent yourself in a legal matter, you might consider at least consulting with an attorney who can help point you in the right direction.

A few things to consider:

The amount owed after surrender a car to the lender may be the difference between the loan and the SALE PRICE (not the "value").

Surrender may be considered a voluntary "repossession," and it will likely show on a credit report as such... View More

You should consult with a patent attorney. (This is just an anonymous Q&A forum. So, the attorneys who are answering questions can't contact the individuals who are submitting questions.) You could search for an attorney in the directory here on Justia, by conducting a regular online... View More

I am sorry to hear that you're experiencing this, especially after working so hard to maintain a good record with your former employer. There seems to be a lot of confusion about what constitutes a policy violation and the proper way to handle it, especially for an employee who is leaving.... View More

There are general rules and then there are exceptions. The category that you fit into depends on various factors, such as whether you live in the home, what you mean by "on duty," etc. It would be pretty difficult for an attorney to evaluate your rights without additional information. You... View More

Defamation (libel and slander) requires making a false statement about one person to someone other than that person. A conversation between just two people doesn't typically constitute defamation, but it could constitute something else unlawful (like harassment).

Deleting a statement... View More

Whether or not you can win in small claims court (or any other court) would depend in part on the terms of the contract itself. You may want to start by consulting with an attorney who can review the contract and advise you on your specific rights.