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Can I be forced to change mydomain namebecause it is slightly similar to someone elses?

I sell hairbows and tutus on etsy.com and through my facebook. I was contacted by a woman claiming that I stole her name. It is similar but…

Are archaeological symbols from ancient times subject to copyright law?

I am a graphic designer and have developed a series of “Digital Amulets”, which are Graphical Wallpapers and Screen-Savers, based on ancient Archeological findings (dating…

Can a movie use your name in the credits without your permission?

I was recently made aware that a movie that I had nothing to do with listed my name in its credits under “Special thanks to”…

How doI get a court order for deleted text messages from a phone carrier?

I have called the phone carrier and they stated that they needed a court order in order to release this kind of information. What can I…

Can I use “Grumpy” the dwarf image on shirts and sell them?

cat urine apartment

i rented apartment that i wasnt told had a cat nged the carpet but the place still stinks i complained because i m allergic they…

IS AN ATTORNEY BOUND TO PROVIDE A CLIENT WITH COPIES OF ALL DOCUMENTS CONCERNING THE WORK COMPLETED FOR THE CLIENT?

A FAMILY MEMBER RETAINED A LAW FIRM TO ASSIST WITH FILING FOR SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS. THE BENEFITS WERE DENIED. THE FEE WAS A %…

Do I have recourse against a garage for work that appears to have lead to engine failure?

I had a coolant leak on my 97 Pontiac Grand Prix. I had a garage fix the coolant leak in January but while they fixed…

I bought a timeshare but the down payment has not been satisfied due to a signature missing from a man to sign off on another timeshare, my rights?

does a mechanics lien superceed the banks lien that was filed years earlier ?

i had a fire on a backhoe excavator in may of ’07 the company i hired took a year and half to produce a bill…