Am I allowed to use someone else's content on my website, if I credit the author?

No. You cannot republish someone else's content. However, you can create a list of articles, with links to web-sites where the articles have...

Can i sue Wal-Mart?.

Probably not but you should show the paperwork to a lawyer who handles civil rights claims of this type. Unfortunately, this is a common...

How would I know for the name I'm thinking about for the brand is legally available for use and for the website ?

The only way you will know is to retain counsel to conduct a trademark clearance analysis. The choice of a brand is critical for your business. ...

Can I include a copyright assignment in a contract for intellectual property that does not yet exist?

You can include this in the contract, but contracts assigning copyrights in music must be carefully drafted by legal counsel. This is no...

What course of legal action can I take to get this removed? She has been asked to remove the work but I have heard nothing back.

You need to retain intellectual property litigation counsel to handle this. You cannot reasonably handle this on your own. Your counsel can send...

Copyright in verbatim derivative drawings for commercial sale.

You almost certainly cannot sell these drawings without several licenses. Your drawings would be derivative works. Further, you are probably...

How much would it cost me to sue them. What is the ballpark figure for the amount I can sue them for copyright infringement?

You need to retain experienced litigation counsel to review the facts and circumstances and advise you. You may or may not have legitimate claims....

Should I contact claimant now or wait to see if they contact me. Almost a month since the email what effect on negotiation

You shouldn't contact anyone. You should hire a lawyer and let your lawyer handle this for you. Claims of this type must be taken seriously...

What are your rates? Do you offer free consultations? How many successful patents have you helped others get? Thanks in advance.

We can't ethically disclose our rates to you on this web-site. Almost all lawyers who participate in Avvo provide brief free...

Unfortunately, it takes much longer than you would probably like. The terms of the settlement, which usually must be reviewed and approved by the...