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answered on Oct 28, 2025

You may still be able to use the name “Amvia” for your business, but it depends on how closely your products are related to the existing trademark. In trademark law, protection applies to specific goods or services within certain categories, called classes. If “Amvia” is already trademarked... View More

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answered on Oct 23, 2025

Because you now live in California, a post‑employment non‑compete is void under Business & Professions Code §16600, and as of 2024 California statutes make it unlawful even to attempt enforcement against a California resident regardless of where the agreement was signed or the contract’s... View More

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answered on Oct 21, 2025

In Illinois, it’s generally **illegal** to install a GPS tracking device on someone else’s vehicle without their consent, even if that person is your spouse. The key issue is ownership—because your spouse is the sole owner of the car, you or a private investigator cannot legally attach a... View More

Talk to a bankruptcy lawyer who has some divorce experience.

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answered on Sep 15, 2025

Start by carefully reviewing the purchase contract and the repair addendum to confirm the buyers’ responsibility for scheduling the post-closing electrical repairs. In your response, clearly state the timeline of events, including the closing date, the agreement for the buyers to schedule the... View More

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answered on Sep 12, 2025

When an LLC is involuntarily dissolved in Illinois, it still exists for the limited purpose of winding up its affairs and addressing any outstanding claims. This means the LLC can be sued even after dissolution, but only for matters related to its business or property. Since your LLC has no assets,... View More

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answered on Sep 9, 2025

Since the YouTube channel is in your name, the IRS will generally consider you responsible for any taxes on income reported under that account. However, evidence that your family member has been managing and filing taxes for the past five years could support the argument that she assumed... View More

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answered on Aug 30, 2025

What you are describing raises serious concerns about improper pay deductions and inaccurate billing. If your settlement statements show repeated fuel charges that don’t match your actual routes, that suggests errors or possibly hidden fees. Since you were promised 91% of the line haul and your... View More

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answered on Sep 13, 2025

You asked about Illinois matters. The primary Illinois federal case tied to a Palermo‑branded entity is Francisco v. Palermo's Pizza, Inc., filed July 11, 2023, in the Northern District of Illinois for employment discrimination under Title VII. If Palermo's Pizza, Inc. is affiliated... View More

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answered on Sep 8, 2025

You can potentially take over your granddaughter’s contract for deed, but the first step is reviewing the original contract carefully. Look for any clauses regarding assignment or transfer of obligations to another party, and confirm whether the seller and the seller’s lender, if involved, must... View More

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answered on Jul 26, 2025

It’s stressful when you’re left in limbo like this, especially when it involves something as important as your car. If the finance company closed and the loan was written off, the account may have been sold to another lender or collections agency. Sometimes it takes a while for the new owner to... View More

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answered on Jul 24, 2025

Almost certainly not, but it depends. Legal questions never exist in a vacuum and most answers are highly fact-sensitive. On your facts, the driver is an independent contractor. The driver provides the car and the driver provides the skill and ability to operate the car. Moreover, the driver... View More

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answered on Jul 19, 2025

You’re in a difficult position, but you still have clear options. Since the Buyers agreed in writing to pay the 0.6% commission and signed a contract reflecting that, you have a valid basis to pursue payment. The title company’s failure to collect doesn’t erase the Buyers’ contractual... View More

If your wife files a Ch. 13, she should identify whatever income/payment of debt you provide. In addtion, she should show whatever share of household expenses you provide.

In a Chapter 7, the "curtain" drops on date of iling (wife's eligibility for bankruptcy may be... View More

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answered on Jul 5, 2025

To revise your LLC’s operating agreement and add a new member in Illinois, the first step is reviewing your current operating agreement. Look for any provisions outlining how amendments should be made and whether unanimous consent is required. Once you've confirmed the process, hold a formal... View More

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answered on Jul 6, 2025

You may have grounds to pursue a legal claim under tortious interference with business relationships if the major chain deliberately pressured the manufacturer to terminate your dealership for anti-competitive reasons. Even without an exclusivity agreement, Illinois law prohibits a third party from... View More

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answered on Jul 6, 2025

In Illinois, it is possible to challenge a divorce-related court order, including one involving Restricted Stock Options (RSOs), but only under limited and specific circumstances. Generally, court orders entered as part of a divorce judgment become final and binding unless appealed within a certain... View More

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answered on Jun 16, 2025

Request from the bank a certified copy of the recorded mortgage instrument, including the legal description and any title endorsements or commitments that identify the exact parcel or partial parcel affected. Insist on a lender’s title insurance policy or ALTA survey that delineates the... View More

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answered on Jun 14, 2025

You're right to pause and think carefully before moving forward. If you’re under a confidentiality agreement, disclosing internal processes, data, or even workplace dynamics tied to the development of a drug still in clinical trials could expose you to legal risks. Even if you fictionalize... View More

The Auction License Act, 225 ILCS 407/5-1, et. seq., governs the conduct of auctioneers. Under the Act, an "Auctioneer" is defined as "a person or entity who, for another, for a fee, compensation, commission, or any other valuable consideration at auction or with the intention or... View More