What is the legality of fan art?

Attorney Brezina offered an excellent response. I agree. In your case, this sounds like each subsequent work was a derivative and therefore not...

Can I publish a photograph online with a brand in my portfolio?

If the brand is just there incidentally and not a focal point of the image then this is likely not a problem. But anytime another's brand appears...

Second Life and the right on your "own" Picture for commercial use?

To get a accurate answer you have to hire a lawyer to review the terms in light of your objectives. I suggest that you consult with a lawyer in...

Is customizing a design Copyright Infringement?

If this is not connected to commerce in any way I would not be concerned. But as noted, technically this sounds like it is infringement. If you...

Copyright is not really going to be the issue here. The concern I have is whether you are intentionally trying to draw an association between your...

Is this trademark infringement?

From a trademark analysis, the term "LACE" is considered descriptive and would be disclaimed. So a technical analysis will be RECREATE versus...

The statute of limitations for a contract is 6 years in MN (unless that changed recently, which I doubt). If you promised to do something and...

Am I able to create a parody of a lip dub from a TV show as a school project without publishing it?

If this is part of an in-class project or assignment at your high school then an exception to the copyright law kicks in automatically as long as...

Using quotes will generally be permitted even if copyright still affixes to the work. This is largely because using what amounts to a very small...

Can I resell My art this way?

As noted, this is likely going to be considered a derivative work and therefore infringing. If you are only doing this for your own personal use...