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How does a small crafter business get approved to sell NFL Material made items?

We buy material from all over and make items to sell in local craft fairs, mostly school events. We don't make a lot of money, definitely not $100K. S...

Asked in Rathdrum, ID Nov 24, 2025 3 answers

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Can I sell my own finished crochet product from someone else's free pattern?

My daughter (19) is wanting to sell her crochet items on Etsy. However, the items she makes are from patterns she found free online, mostly YouTube. M...

Asked in Terry, MS Oct 14, 2025 3 answers

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Can my employer make me download an app and makes videos for customers?

I work at a dealership and they want me to download an app on my phone and make video with me and the car in the video and send them to customers. I...

Asked in Long Beach, CA Jul 23, 2025 1 answers

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I think a publisher may have stolen my book idea. Anything I can do to prove it, and anything I can do about it?

In January 2022, I submitted a book idea to a smaller publishing company that I had a couple of books published with in the past. For this pitch, the...

Asked in Los Angeles, CA Jan 25, 2025 4 answers

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Can a director refuse to give a producer footage that they own?

I hired a director to direct and edit a film. It was a verbal agreement due to our relationship. I have confirmation of pay to this person and confirm...

Asked in Knoxville, TN Jan 6, 2025 5 answers

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What constitutes ownership of a band name?

I am a member of a very successful local cover band. We recently asked a member to leave the band. He is now claiming that we can no longer use the...

Asked in Richland, WA Sep 30, 2024 4 answers

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Am I allowed as an independent personal trainer, to train a member of blink fitness on a buddy pass?

My friend asked me to start personal training her at blink fitness. I do not work at blink fitness, I am an independent personal trainer. She got me a...

Asked in Beverly, MA Sep 5, 2024 2 answers

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On a proposal: The content, proprietary images and logo produced for the client’s project are copyrighted to the client?

On a one-party signed proposal, does "The content, proprietary images and logo produced for the client’s project are copyrighted to the client." mean...

Asked in Rochester, NY Aug 29, 2024 5 answers

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What can I do if we owe a business and someone goes rogue with intent to sell shirts with our business name but made logo?

A team member leaves takes his artwork from our nonprofit now wants to sell shirts with our business name and old logo we used for his gain

Asked in Brooklyn, NY Jul 23, 2024 4 answers

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I need an entertainment attorney. My question is do film option agreements expire even without the expiration date stated?

I signed an option agreement with an actor who wanted to produce my film. She refused to put an expiration date on the agreement, with the assumption...

Asked in Honolulu, HI Jul 11, 2024 2 answers

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If I have a catchphrase or slogan, should I get a trademark or copyright for it? I'd like to put in on clothing to sell.

I've seen numerous online videos about selling shirts and such, with slogans / designs to make money. Most look to be fairly simple. But I have no ide...

Asked in Canonsburg, PA Jun 21, 2024 4 answers

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So, I'm trying to start a white label business. I came to the manufacturer, but they said no. Could I still do it anyway.

I looked for a trademark and patent, and only found a trademark. But I'm not planning on taking their name or logo. Everything will be designed custom...

Asked in East Northport, NY Jun 10, 2024 3 answers

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Who owns the rights to a book when the publisher goes out of business?

The contract with the publisher states that all rights belong to the publisher. The publisher has been defunct for several years. I want to send my bo...

Asked in Monsey, NY Jun 3, 2024 1 answers

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If I sighned to a label do the owner get the right to sign as the writer and me the performer when I wrote it myself ?

I wrote a verse in a song the label ask me to get on but the owner is taking full writers credit for it and not me plus received royalties for it

Asked in Gonzales, LA May 22, 2024 3 answers

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I'm the primary beneficiary. Do I have the rights to use deceased person image for commercial purposes?

I'm the primary beneficiary. I'd like to create t-shirts and other items with deceased person's photo. The deceased person was an actor and loved th...

Asked in Los Angeles, CA May 17, 2024 3 answers

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What licenses do I need to get for my print on demand online store?

I would like to open print on demand online clothing store. I will make my own designs from home, but I'm not going to produce any items. That's why I...

Asked in Brooklyn, NY May 14, 2024 4 answers

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When I assign my book copyright from myself (author) to my LLC (Single Owner-Member), should it be exclusive or non-exclusive?

As the author of my book(s), I would like to retain rights to edit, revise, and republish if necessary, but want to maintain maximum legal protection...

Asked in Utica, MI Mar 15, 2024 4 answers

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Do I need a DBA (or something else) to write and self-publish under the same pseudonym?

I'm about to release a book and I was told that using the same pseudonym would be fine. Now it seems that it's fine for the Author but they're having...

Asked in Oak Lawn, IL Feb 12, 2024 2 answers

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How do I go about a client who didn't pay for custom business logo an documents but is using the samples?

Designed business logo, business cards, an business document samples for a client they didn't pay but are using the samples

Asked in Saginaw, MI Dec 2, 2023 1 answers

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My brother was a music producer, how can i protect/get his music?

my brother passed away and was a music producer. He has over 1000 songs/beats at the studio he worked. How can I protect his music or get the music? H...

Asked in Charlotte, NC Nov 29, 2023 6 answers

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Did not receive publishing payments. Is there a statue of limitation on receiving payment?

Recording label has not paid me my publishing payment in 31 years. Can I still receive payment?

Asked in Atlanta, GA Nov 18, 2023 4 answers

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How would I find a lawyer that has sued a certain company and won?

Is there some type of site or research I can do or a specific website I can look it up?

Asked in Los Angeles, CA Oct 24, 2023 3 answers

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Would anyone in the local area of DE, PA, NJ be able to assist me with a free consultation for a LLC start up?

I am looking for a lawyer to help with an LLC start up.

Asked in Philadelphia, PA Aug 12, 2023 2 answers

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Can a non-profit hire a single member LLC as a fulltime employee?

As the question states and opposed to being a W-2 employee, can an individual’s LLC be hired for full-time work at a non-profit? *for continuing &...

Asked in San Francisco, CA Jul 26, 2023 3 answers

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YouTube Dispute Resolution

Hey folks, does YouTube require arbitration for disputes? I was reading the Terms of Service and cannot find any mention of dispute resolution procedu...

Asked in Los Angeles, CA Jul 16, 2023 3 answers

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How does a small crafter business get approved to sell NFL Material made items?

Can I sell my own finished crochet product from someone else's free pattern?

Can my employer make me download an app and makes videos for customers?

I think a publisher may have stolen my book idea. Anything I can do to prove it, and anything I can do about it?

Can a director refuse to give a producer footage that they own?

What constitutes ownership of a band name?

Am I allowed as an independent personal trainer, to train a member of blink fitness on a buddy pass?

On a proposal: The content, proprietary images and logo produced for the client’s project are copyrighted to the client?

What can I do if we owe a business and someone goes rogue with intent to sell shirts with our business name but made logo?

I need an entertainment attorney. My question is do film option agreements expire even without the expiration date stated?

If I have a catchphrase or slogan, should I get a trademark or copyright for it? I'd like to put in on clothing to sell.

So, I'm trying to start a white label business. I came to the manufacturer, but they said no. Could I still do it anyway.

Who owns the rights to a book when the publisher goes out of business?

If I sighned to a label do the owner get the right to sign as the writer and me the performer when I wrote it myself ?

I'm the primary beneficiary. Do I have the rights to use deceased person image for commercial purposes?

What licenses do I need to get for my print on demand online store?

When I assign my book copyright from myself (author) to my LLC (Single Owner-Member), should it be exclusive or non-exclusive?

Do I need a DBA (or something else) to write and self-publish under the same pseudonym?

How do I go about a client who didn't pay for custom business logo an documents but is using the samples?

My brother was a music producer, how can i protect/get his music?

Did not receive publishing payments. Is there a statue of limitation on receiving payment?

How would I find a lawyer that has sued a certain company and won?

Would anyone in the local area of DE, PA, NJ be able to assist me with a free consultation for a LLC start up?

Can a non-profit hire a single member LLC as a fulltime employee?

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