Who would the legal owner of the below discussed material and what to do about it?

We have to make some assumptions here, the first being that copyright has affixed to this character. That said, it belongs to whoever created it...

How can I defend myself against a shareholder who is trying to usurp my legitimate position of president of the company ?

I don't think there is a lot we can offer here over this free and public Q&A forum for something like this. I suggest that you consult with a...

I have an idea to develop a book about a specific multimillion company

I can't tell from here exactly what you are doing. Maybe you need permission from them to use certain content, maybe not. Before you do...

What is the best way to confirm that an attorney indeed represents the copyright rights of a photographer?

First, check that the lawyer is registered in the jurisdiction where they are practicing. They are not required to be registered in your state, but...

Definite Trademark Infringement. How do I move forward (without an attorney who is affiliated with the offending organization)?

First, these days you can't swing a dead cat without hitting a lawyer in the back of the head, so I'm sure you will have no problem finding one...

There should be no copyright law issues here so long as you are not copying, etc. and the items are legit. The bigger issue will be whether your...

If their application was abandoned then it will not affect yours. I would agree that this is fraud and would be grounds to cancel, but the good...

Can I use NFL players nicknames on a shirt?

If you do that then you would be violating their right of privacy and publicity, which are state governed laws that vary. These kick in when one...

Starting a clothing company, how do I protect the brand name?

Before you invest in any trademark make sure you get some legal guidance upfront. It is of course best practice to clear it before you start using...

Is it fair use to make a video of a teacher using copyrighted images/flashcards for a non-profit ESL video?

You would run a serious risk that using these to make your video presentation will be considered infringing largely because this content and...