Do I need to copyright/trademark my business name? As I expand, I want to protect myself from others using the same name.

This is a trademark matter, not a copyright one. That said, and as you seem to recognize, your trademark will be one of if not the most important...

If I pull up images of free logos to use as my group profile pic on FB is that covered under the Copyright Fair Use?

Depending on how you plan to use it will determine whether fair use is even relevant. As noted, you need to consider the whether it has been...

How do I transfer my book/intellectual property to my newly created LLC in order to limit my liability in case someone sues me?

There is no clever legal footwork that will protect you from being sued personally for personal tort actions you committed such as gross negligence...

Ultimately, this is only one of what will probably be a number of legal questions and concerns you have as you move forward. At a minimum, I would...

What is the proper wording to terminate a publishing contract when the publisher has three specific "breach of contract" inciden

There is no possible way anyone here or anywhere can offer any meaningful advice without knowing exactly what the written contract says and what...

When a photographer transfers copyright to another person, can the photographer still retain a photo credit?

I agree with the responses offered by me colleagues. This of course is not a place to come and get answers to specific legal questions and...

I've written a novel that includes brief descriptions of a specific MLB baseball game. Is permission needed or is it fair use?

I agree with most of what my colleagues offered. You are always free to write anything you want. The question becomes whether you expose yourself...

Can a verbal agreement be enforced?

I would want to know whether you are paying rent. That is, if you moved in and were not paying FMV rent in exchange to care for the mother, then a...

Every bar owner I know, and I was a club owner as well, pays into ASCAP and BMI the standard fee. Even if you are just playing the radio for your...

Can an F2 own a business? I am not referring to working or receiving payments in his/her name?

Generally, passive investment is going to be OK. I will retag this question to immigration so those lawyers with deeper knowledge of the issues...