My colleagues offered good responses and discussed the fair use factors. Parody is a subset of fair use. To be a true parody it is not enough that...

When you operate on these platforms you do so in accordance with their terms of service and use. In all likelihood they are within their rights to...

How to effectively get legal help when voice identification and possible impersonation are a barrier (poor ("bad")) connotation?

It really should not matter at all that you may know the receptionist at a law firm. That position does not give them any specific insight into...

You could be violating their right of privacy and publicity, which are state governed laws that vary. These kick in when one uses the name, image...

It would depend on whether you were reckless or grossly negligent somehow. I doubt this will ever apply to a cooking video, but maybe if you were...

I think we would need to better understand all the facts here and make sure the facts are clear. Are you saying that they are copying your text...

Can I sell a t-shirt with this on it?

If that person is readily identifiable then you could be violating their right of privacy and publicity, which are state governed laws that vary....

Sure, so long as it is legit product. Make sure that is the case because you will be responsible if the merchandise turns out to be counterfeit....

Before you invest in any trademark make sure you get some legal guidance upfront. It is of course best practice to clear it before you start using...

What legal risks would I be adopting if I do a podcast geared around digesting/masterminding/reviewing books?

If you are merely reviewing content you do not need permission as the others note it is a question of fair use. If you are planning on using a...