How do I get permission to use images from a book to do a book review on a blog I am planning?

I think before you do anything you should have your objectives analyzed by a lawyer in private. I would not start writing people for permission...

I have a name I would like to name my company, but there is a company with a very similar name in Europe. Would I be infringing?

Attorney Ballard offered a very good response. These days it is much easier for a foreign concern to demonstrate a market presence here in the US...

Can one use images of classical art for non-profit purposes, such as in a social media account?

If what you are using is that old then it is in the public domain and you are free to use it. Copyright protection does not last forever. Today,...

Can I have multiple sport team logos printed on a personal home item and and give it to a friend as a gift?

The owners of the IP have to enforce their rights. These rights do not enforce themselves nor does the government police it for them. So one of the...

I agree with my colleague. I have seen instances where an out of state defendant has been brought into small claims court but I think it ultimately...

A females father wants to file charges against me for a things I posted on his daughters face book photo

Well, we don't know what the photo depicted. The words alone, while harsh and vile, are not actionable in my opinion unless you made clear...

I'm in the process of setting up a new business, and I'm wondering what the best structure would be and the best home state

I agree with my colleague. Based on your concerns, it may not be very productive to domicile the entity in a jurisdiction outside of your...

What to do with money refunded to me for a product I never purchased?

I agree, you did the right thing. That said, and to your question, a mistake is not considered a windfall under the law. This is no different...

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Do I have to file business taxes in CA i I Live here but don't own any property here and activities route through a server in NV

I like LLCs to be sure, but if the revenues are above a certain threshold an S-Corp will begin to offer some advantages. This is something that you...

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Advice on laws and rules to keep in mind for opening LLC in USA

I am a business lawyer not an immigration one, so I cannot really speak to the immigration issues except to say that you will be limited regards to...