Does an ISP have the obligation to reveal the reasons for a DMCA takedown notice to the receiver? Is there a time limit?

I agree with Attorney Ballard's very insightful and generous answer. I would only add to emphasize the importance of getting a proper legal...

Can anyone recommend an attorney in Western North Carolina specializing in copyright/trademark issues, specifically photography?

Stop and go no further until you have received a proper legal analysis. There are some flags raised here that tell me this is worth exploring in...

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I'm video producer. I recorded 400 hrs of video for a recording artist. What rights if any do I have to the original media?

I agree with most of the others here. There are facts unknown that would need to be understood. If you were a proper employee, then the matter...

If I have a licensed toy in a photo on my blog, is this infringing on copyright laws?

Are you asking whether the cake is infringing? If so, then likely yes. Absent a license, the cake maker would be infringing by creating product...

Where do I go to get a patent just for my idea? Is it just uspto.gov or can I also use legalzoom

STOP! And go not further until you have received some specific legal advice. Much of what you said here is simply misinformed and it is not at all...

I created a special version of an unreleased version of a film featuring footage from a work print and producer's cut!

First, not every sentence is worthy of an exclamation!!! Next, there is no exception for "special creative content" or for material "not...

Attorney Burdick offered a nice general answer in that you should try whatever you can, but no one can get to heart of your concerns without...

How do you challenge a s-corporation's bankruptcy?

You need to hire a civil litigator and sue both the corp and its principals. When the principals motion to dismiss your lawyer will them make her...

I'm concerned my 18 yr old's friends will bring alcohol to our house. Can I protect myself by having them sign a contract?

It sounds as if you have pretty good reason to believe that there will be booze there and that you are likely not going to be there right? If you...

Can I get back money volunteered without a contract?

I agree with the others, it requires a factual analysis as to whether this was a loan or was treated as a gift. By your statements here, it...

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