I want to use copyrighted images for laser etching on products that I plan to resell locally as an individual seller. I have not identified the copyright holders yet. How can I obtain the necessary licenses to legally use these images for my resale business?

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answered on Mar 12, 2025

To legally use copyrighted images on products for resale, you'll first need to identify and contact the copyright holders directly. Start by performing a reverse image search on platforms like Google Images or TinEye to determine the origin of each image. Once you identify the copyright... View More

As a licensed insurance agent in Texas, I was contacted by a client in South Carolina to obtain a liability insurance policy, and I have initiated this transaction. Does this constitute "transacting business" for the purposes of nexus in South Carolina, and are there any legal... View More

I'm involved in a three million dollar lawsuit in Denton County, Texas, where the defendant, an employee of a corporation, was served by the clerk on February 11, 2025, but has not filed an answer. I'm concerned about the implications regarding respondeat superior. I have not yet served... View More

I run a cell phone business and recently had a buyer ask to purchase $500,000 worth of cell phones in cash. The buyer is undocumented and wants the phones shipped to California. Am I allowed to proceed with this transaction, and are there any legal restrictions or reporting requirements I should be... View More

John Michael Frick
answered on Mar 6, 2025

I have a feeling that somebody wants to replicate what Mossad did to Hamas, but I don't have the answer to your legal question. This is a sufficiently odd transaction, there may not be an answer as it may implicate the laws of other nations and any advice might require knowledge of what and... View More

I am considering writing grants for a small, for-profit LLC. I have concerns because I have yet to form my own business but plan to eventually do so under an LLC structure. What should I consider legally before entering into a contract as an individual to write grants for this business, and is the... View More

I've been using a business credit card issued by a pool technician company for pool-related expenses and gas for my truck. I ended up purchasing retail items and food from grocery stores and restaurants, which were not authorized. The employer verbally mentioned the card's intended usage... View More

John Michael Frick
answered on Mar 3, 2025

You should immediately repay any unauthorized charges in full to avoid being charged with a crime. Legally, the question is did you exceed the authority given to you by the company to use the company credit card. "Purchasing retail items and food from grocery stores and restaurants"... View More

I co-signed a mortgage with my daughter for her house, but due to health issues, I now reside in a nursing home and likely will for life. I want to remove my name from the mortgage without causing financial hardship for her. We haven't yet explored refinancing or contacted the lender. How can... View More

John Michael Frick
answered on Feb 24, 2025

Probably refinancing the mortgage with a new lender in her sole name is your best bet. The alternative is to try to persuade the current mortgage company to release you, which is not in that company's best interest. But, legally, that company cannot object if it is paid off by a new company... View More

I signed on to lease a truck with the expectation of making a living, but after the second week, my allocated miles per week dropped from 4,000 to 1,500. This reduction leaves me only able to cover operating expenses, leaving no paycheck for myself. I suspect this is a tactic known to the company... View More

I'm a U.S. citizen unable to access my €7 million offshore trust account for six weeks. This impacts my ability to support my friend, a Swedish citizen, and 93 workers at a project in Italy. FinCEN has halted transactions due to paperwork after large fund transfers to the U.S. Initially, the... View More

I am looking for advice on my children's investment accounts. The divorce decree specifies that half of the accounts ending in specific numbers should be transferred to me for the children's benefit, but I only received half of the uninvested cash instead of half of the total account... View More

John Michael Frick
answered on Feb 21, 2025

You should hire a lawyer to file a motion to clarify and enforce the decree.

I work in the hospitality industry and have accepted two jobs with different companies. My first job is with a large hotel chain where I work as a sales manager at the property level. The second job, which I haven't started yet, is with another chain for a business development role focused on... View More

John Michael Frick
answered on Feb 19, 2025

Even in the absence of a written agreement, an employee is an agent of his employer, the principal, and as an agent owes certain fiduciary duties to the employer. Among these is the fiduciary duty of loyalty which would preclude the employee from working for a competitor without the... View More

I performed HVAC work for two nursing homes between May 2024 and August 2024. Although I don't have a written contract, I have text messages from the maintenance admin requesting my services. The nursing homes were sold, and I have been informed that my payment is on hold until the lender... View More

John Michael Frick
answered on Feb 19, 2025

As a contractor, you can file a lawsuit seeking payment and foreclosure on your mechanics lien You should also send a copy of your recorded lien affidavit to the buyer and its lender.

I was approached by an investigator from a company where my late husband worked. They requested documentation to prove his employment, even though they should have his records. Previously, I attempted to claim money owed for patents where my husband was the inventor, and the company changed records... View More

I am currently employed as a venue manager by a wedding venue in the wedding and event planning industry. I signed a non-compete agreement that states I will solely work for the company and not engage in wedding coordination or planning for other venues while employed. I also own an LLC from a... View More

John Michael Frick
answered on Feb 14, 2025

You actually have two issues.

First, the language of your non-compete will determine whether your proposed consulting work through your own LLC violates your agreement with your employer. Most non-complete agreements would prohibit such work.

Second, you appear to also have an... View More

This company is called DAT. They only provide a space where brokers post their available freight online. They also provide a onboarding service for brokers. They arbitrarily banned me from their service. The problem is that brokers are willing to provide me freight but if they happen to use DAT I... View More

John Michael Frick
answered on Feb 13, 2025

From the information provided by you in your question, I don't see a remedy through a lawyer to this situation. Just like you can choose to do business or not with one of your customers, DAT can choose to allow you to use its platform or not.

The only real remedy you have is to... View More

I filed a police report via 311. Mngr Chad, insisted I was wrong. Only piece veggie left. I will not use gas & time for something ethical. Theft is theft, they had to rummage my car to find my food, b/c i

Keep my food away sun shine it whilein the car. Chad wanted asked me to file... View More

John Michael Frick
answered on Feb 3, 2025

I agree with you that it is petty and think it is highly unlikely police will even forward a report to the district attorney for charges to be brought against the employee. You did the right thing by simply reporting it to the manager.

Could be a purse,wallet,saddle basically leather working items that wouldn't necessarily fall into clothing

Tim Akpinar
answered on Feb 3, 2025

This may be something that intellectual property attorneys would be more familiar with than general business law (the posted category) attorneys. That could be why the question remained open for a week. Although some questions go unanswered, you could try reposting under "Trademark" and... View More

I see everyone re-selling pokemon cards online. I see it on tcgplayer.com, ebay, personal websites, tiktok, whatnot, etc. I'm specifically curious about if purchasing bulk product from a Japanese wholesaler (someone who very likely has a contract with a Japanese distributor), and then... View More

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answered on Jan 27, 2025

Reselling Japanese Pokémon cards in the U.S. can be legal, but there are a few factors you need to consider. When purchasing from a Japanese wholesaler, ensure the products are authentic and sourced legitimately. Counterfeit goods or items obtained outside of proper licensing agreements could lead... View More

We own the 15-acre facility & pay taxes every year. Due to his financial situation, we allowed him to stay & work in lieu of rent. Nothing in writing was ever done about this arrangement, all verbal. He's using his truck & camper shell to live in behind our office. Last Friday,... View More

John Michael Frick
answered on Jan 23, 2025

Because there is no agreement to pay rent, you must give him 30-days advance written notice to vacate for the reasons stated in your question. If he fails to surrender possession of the premises to you after 30 days, you must file an eviction suit in the justice of peace for the precinct where the... View More

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