Can I use a silhouette of a portrait of a person that is posted with CC0 license in my commercial project?

So in such cases there are two areas of concern. One is the copyright aspect and the other is the publicity and privacy rights aspect. Regards to...

Do I need to license a song for a family video for a client?

If it is for your personal use then this is not a problem. But if you are a commercial enterprise using another's copyright protected content even...

I work as an independent contractor in Ohio. Do my clients have to know I'm working as an independent contractor?

Just based solely on the little bit of information you offered here, there is little doubt in my mind that you would NOT be considered an employee...

Can I register a domain which partly includes a trademark name?

Maybe, but you are certainly inviting a problem unless you know for sure that this is acceptable. A good example is a case involving the Lexus...

What should I do?

Without all the facts no one can tell you whether there is anything that can be done. Remember, everyone is entitled to express their opinions even...

How do I go about enforcing my trademark If the name is taken already, do I still have to pay the fees Will I have to submit a

I'm not sure what you mean. You need to have the mark cleared first BEFORE anything gets filed to avoid a rejection and lose your money. Before...

Can I use an 'editorial use' image I purchased on a stock website for my blog?

If you are blogging about the great actor John Smith then of course you can use an image of Smith. You just can't use any image of him that you...

Of course they can counter sue if they have a valid claim. The only thing they are barred from is suing you on the same issues and matter that was...

Can i purchase and distribute fully licensed legal content compliant with US Code 2257

I don't think I understand your question. If you are properly licensing the content or having everything assigned over to you lawfully and you also...

Can I be sued for arbitrage (buying from a manufacturer and then selling) bootleg goods? What if it is accidental?

Of course you can be sued. This is America. I bet you knew that already. It matters not whether you knew that the products you were distributing...