How can I get an alias?

As noted, there is no formality to adopting a pseudonym, but there can be legal considerations. Before you commit to anything, I suggest that...

Can I buy books from a foreign country and sell them online in the US?

Assuming the books are legit, then this is not an issue from a copyright perspective. You obviously have a number of other legalities as you...

This would really depend on what you mean. For example, if you buy plain white branded shirts like Fruit of the Loom then dye them and sell them...

Can I use a quote from a famous person in an advertisement spoken in, and transcribed verbatim, from a podcast?

Using quotes will generally be permitted. This is largely because using what amounts to a very small portion of a much larger body of work (even if...

Can I use a company name on a product if I make it clear that I am not that company and that is not my logo?

This really depends and we don't have all the details here. You are free to use another's trademark descriptively in text to refer to that mark...

You received some great responses. At this point, your best bet will be a petition to cancel based on your prior use rights assuming that is...

You really should have the facts evaluated here so the context is entirely clear. Before you take any action, I suggest that you consult with a...

Is a "material breach" of the terms and conditions of an End User License Agreement something less than a "criminal act"?

No, that is a civil matter. But you should discuss this over with a local employment lawyer to see if your employer was proper in how it handled...

Can I get sued over copyright infringement by posting a monologue online?

This really can't be answered in the abstract. It would depend on how much of the work is used and the context of that use. If this is just in the...

Are there copyright concerns for an illustrated, cartooned or caricatured drawing of a copyrighted photo?

Assuming the photo is possessed of creative expression that is what is protected by copyright law. So if your illustrations are derivative works of...