I am trying to protect my new food product from being copied in the marketplace. How do standards of novelty and nonobviousness apply? Please explain?
I do not want my product copied. How can I protect it in the marketplace? What are the standards of novelty and nonobviousness? How will it apply to my product?
Yes. The standards of novelty and nonobviousness apply.
I have 3 boys ages 9, 8, and 5. We live in Ottawa County, Michigan. My ex has full physical custody and we have split legal custody. I have parenting time every other weekend. She doesn't keep a job very long and when she does is usually minimum wage. I went from making ~$15/ hour to almost $30/... Read more »
There is a lot that goes in to a child support calculation. Without knowing numbers, but assuming income attributed to the mother remains consistent, and nothing else changes except for your income doubling, you can roughly guesstimate that the amount you pay in child support will increase... Read more »
My husband’s parenting time with his school age children is every other weekend Friday thru Monday and on the weeks he does not have the kids for the weekend he is ordered Wed night to Thursday. Normally when school is open his drop off is at school Monday and Thursday mornings. How should his... Read more »
Most courts are operating under the guidance that parenting time should continue to the extent possible as if school remained open through the regularly scheduled end of the school year. In your husband's situation, ideally, he and the mother could negotiate a drop-off time and location. If they... Read more »
If you are receiving at least the state minimum wage or whatever wage you're contracted to receive, what would be the claim? If you're saying you are not receiving the amount you are otherwise entitled to, you can file a complaint with the state's department of labor for investigation.
Currently, I belong to a church (Michigan, USA) that is not a 501c3 organization. Contributing members have undergone an IRS audit and been told their giving to the church is not tax deductible because it is not registered as a 501c3. The leadership of the church is hesitant to go through the... Read more »
You would need to speak with a CPA for a better answer concerning your particular situation. Nothing would preclude you from continuing to donate to this church, although your contributions are not deductible unless the church is recognized by the IRS.
If the IRS were to look back and... Read more »
These are huge rooms I want to put four extra beds in the room basically my none paying tenants will share rooms. Also I gave these tenants 30 day notice to vacate before this covid 19 hit the end of February. So they are using this against me they are not working so it did not affect there jobs or... Read more »
This is a terrible idea and could subject you to a constructive eviction claim, causing YOU to PAY these non-paying tenants as punishment.
My son took his own life last year. 3 and a half years before that he burglarized 2 stores, was arrested, but entered into a HYTA bargain. 3 years later he had fulfilled his requirements and the charges were dismissed, had a job, owned his own house, had a dog and a girlfriend.
He lost his... Read more »
My condolences on the loss of your son. Unfortunately, particularly in today's internet age, the "bell" cannot be unrung. The media reported what was true at the time: your son's arrest. HYTA means that there was no conviction as part of the disposition; however, HYTA does not eliminate arrest... Read more »
You will need to file an objection to the ex parte order. You should do so promptly, and with an attorney's assistance if possible.
As a general matter, debts are treated as civil matters, not criminal matters. They should not involve criminal charges. Your question remains open for three weeks, and this is as a general matter, without knowing what your individual situation involves. If any type of criminal charges should... Read more »
You can call the IRS at 1-800-829-0433. They will investigate and take appropriate action based on their findings.
That depends on what kind of fraud you are trying to go about. The bar association and the IRS tend to frown on attorneys teaching people how to commit tax fraud so I will not be providing examples. Maybe your dad could show you how.
That is the end of my lease.
Quite likely, yes. Your landlord is providing you notice. It sounds like that new rate would be conditioned on you renewing your lease, which you have the option not to do.
If you are in West Michigan, go to the Legal Aid of Western Michigan website and click on "I Need Help." You will participate in a online screening tool to see if you are eligible for assistance.
This seems like harassment to me to make people scan their temperature before they can work. If they are determined to have a fever they will be sent home. When they send people home they are making them stay gone for 7 business days before they can return to work and I'm not sure where they came... Read more »
It is legal, and you'll likely see more of it in the coming months.
Possibly. Although it will be up to the police to determine whether a crime occurred.
Can she just take them I just got them monday
Are you the legal father? (e.g. affidavit of parentage signed and on file with the state). You cannot expect the court to enforce an agreement it did not make or have record of. You should file a custody action so that you get a written order that can be enforced in the future.
I'm really not sure where to start. Thank you. Mindy Myers
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It would be best for a Michigan attorney to advise you, but it is important for you to learn sooner than later that this is not an attorney referral service. It is only a Q & A board. Time is of the essence in virtually any type of appeal, so it would be better for you to start making phone calls... Read more »
my son of 2 years is being withheld from me by the mother after a breakup. she refuses to allow me to see him until we see a judge.
Unless your case warrants ex parte relief, there is not much that can be done until you see a judge.
Hi,
In a hypothetical situation- if someone has a boyfriend who has been stalking them and on camera admitted to stealing their naked photos what can legally be done?
Additionally, what if proof is founded that he has been selling these photos online for money? what can happen to... Read more »
Probably a good first step would be to seek a PPO; immediate safety from stalking is paramount. Second, civil liability for the pictures will depend on the circumstances those pictures were taken. If they were taken during good times (i.e. some consent to the pictures is stated or implied), I'm not... Read more »
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