I'm going to just make a couple points about the trademark aspect then retag this under benefits so those lawyers can chime in regards to your...

If I have a DBA/Sole Proprietorship & a website under a different name labeled as a product of the DBA company, do I need a DBA?

You would file a DBA if you are operating under a different name entirely. Merely having a website under a different domain does not mean you need...

What can my parents do about a contractor they paid all their lifesavings to, plus their car, but who hasn't finished the job?

I suggest that they consult with a lawyer in private and discuss their best course of action in more detail. It might be the case that they have...

When hiring independent contractors, does NDA and independent contractor agreement suffice and safely guard company's IP rights?

Your independent contractor agreement (IC) should cover things like work-for-hire/assignment, NDA/NNN language, indemnifications, reps/warranties,...

E-Book copyright and distribution concern

Still copyright infringement... it matters not whether you make any money.

Copyright And distribution concerns

That is straight up copyright infringement. In order to avoid legal action you need to either never get caught or get permission to make copies of...

Who legally owns the rights to a video edit?

It seems likely, although I would not make any conclusions here, that it will default to joint or co-authorship. In that case, each of you would be...

I have a fantastic game idea and I am not sure how to pitch this idea to the people who can finish the project.

You received some good responses. It is very hard for anyone at this point to offer helpful and actionable advice. There are going to be a number...

I a trademark attorney

Particularly in the fashion industry your trademark is the centerpiece of your business and will be one of if not the most important and valuable...

Looking for someone to review,summarize,and mark areas of concern on my agreement.Could that be you or someone you know(below)?

Let me retag this under the family law section so those lawyers can respond. You are free to contact any that respond or use the "find a lawyer"...