Are the ideas in a book or program copyrighted?

Any creative expression will be covered by copyright law automatically. Then you register the work with the US Copyright Office so to perfect your...

If I use quotes from motivational speakers and print them on tees and hoodies with my company name on it will I get sue

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 will not...

Can we use some of the Fort Bend County Logo in our business logo? Would that infringe on any copyright or trademark laws?

This would very likely present a false association, sponsorship, endorsement or other affiliation with the county and they will likely ask you to...

With respect to copyright law and fare use (and I realize the laws are changing) what can one do to tell a different tale?

There is no such animal. You are creating an original work or you are creating a derivative (infringing) work. Before you commit to anything, I...

At this point all you can do is consult with a lawyer in private and discuss your objectives in more detail then formulate a best course of action....

Can I summarize and recommend a book (not mine) as a resource in an online course I'm selling?

If this is an actual legit summary then sure you are free to describe a concept expounded upon in the book. If there are any doubts or if you...

Fair use for images on Instagram posts?

It is very unclear whether you would have any fair use defense in this case. So the images would have to be licensed. But even if you do license...

How does the fair acts law apply as a defense to copyright infringement lawsuits? What is the fair acts law

Fair use would not apply in the case you described. The fact that you are a charitable organization is not really very relevant to the analysis....

My brother established a brand in 2016, most recently his logo was stolen from a major current brand, what should we do?

So, a logo can't be stolen. It can be infringed upon either under trademark law or perhaps copyright law. The only thing you can do is consult...

Selling 3D printed models

This sounds like you are creating a derivative work that would be infringing. Before you commit to anything, I suggest that you consult with a...