I am looking to put on a play at the local theater. How do I make sure I am not breaking copyright law?

In all likelihood, and unless the material you are talking about is very old like from the 1800s, it is still protected under copyright law and not...

A company that owed my business a relatively small amount of money ($1,800) recently sent us a letter announcing they were

I think my colleague hit it on the head here. Was this a debt guaranteed personally? If so, then of course you can take action against that...

Your concern does not seem to be very obvious. If someone sends me an image containing child porn I am not criminally liable for merely receiving...

Looking to create a software review site. Looking to hire a lawyer

So for starters you can look over the FTC guides and get a really good sense of what if anything you may need to be aware...

Is it legal for an employer to charge you for credit cards ran under the minimum required in his business?

Your employer would be violating the terms of her merchant account by imposing a minimum amount in order to use a credit card. That said, it does...

I bought a business they were selling glass pipes,water pipe and synthetic marijuana or incense

I agree with my colleagues. At this point, you need an attorney to review your agreement and the relevant law to determine a best course of action....

Can I use an existing logo(s) to serve as an example for my own company's logo?

I think my colleague's answer was on point. There is nothing wrong with using another's as an example. But as noted, the graphics in a logo are...

Affiliate links in blogs in affiliate disclosure

I think the context surrounding your situation matters greatly. Most of what you described at first blush does not raise any flags with me, but I...

Internet entrepreneur looking for advice on picking a domain name

If you are in the business of domain speculation then dealing with trademark concerns is just part of doing business. This is just like dealing...

Hi, I am planning to take digital photos of old non-US postage stamps and banknotes (whole and parts of) and sell them online.

Each bit of material you intend to use will have to be evaluated to determine whether it is still protected under copyright laws of the relevant...