Talent agency agreement has a start date but no end date. Have emails stating its renewable each year & we can cancel anytime.

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Hi, I'm producing a small documentary that will be about 30-40 min in length and wanted to cover a song for it.

As my colleague noted, I will require a license to do this. Changing the work is what we call a derivative work and still an infringement. The fact...

Should i sign a substitution of attorney form? my divorce lawyer wants me to sign b/c of non/late payment.

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Credit card machine business fraud.

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Is it legal to gamble (Poker) online in online casinos in Illinois and California?

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I have hired professional models to create educational videos for my website. Potential agreement dispute.

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Is this Copyright Infringement ?

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I see for sale on stock photos sites images of Marilyn Monroe on stamps from diverse countries.Who owns the copyrights?

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Does that constitute trademark infringement?

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