We really can't say much here without understanding fully all the details. Before you respond in any way, I suggest that you consult with a...

Could I be sued for copyright infringement?

Possibly. The likelihood that they would take legal action in such a case is probably pretty slim however. Before you take any action on your...

What am i able to do on youtube?

Of course you are free to review and critique content. You need to make sure you are not making false statements that could hurt them in some way,...

What release agreements should one have signed to re-post a video interview made by another group?

If the ministry owns the rights to the footage then they have the right to license that out. You want to get an indemnification from them holding...

Can I sell this in a store ?

You are free to copy clothing styles and designs, but you cannot sell products that are counterfeit and labeled with infringing trademarks. Its one...

Is this legal under The first sale doctrine?

You can't take branded fabric like say LV material then rework it into some product then sell that product as a branded LV product. That becomes a...

Is it legal to create illustrations of celebrities for use as gifts (aka not sold)?

If you are not commercializing this in any way, you have nothing to worry about. But if they are going to be sold or used as promotional material,...

Can I sell apparel using celebrity or public figure images?

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...

I own an automotive instagram page @McLarenLuxury. Can I sell merchandise with the name?

This really cannot be addressed without more facts. What you can't do is anything that is likely to cause market confusion as to the source of a...

So remember, fair use is a legal defense and the copyright holder is always free to drag you into court and force you to prove out your use as fair...