I'd like to know how to re-publish out of print books

What the reversion gets you is your copyright back. You are not entitled to receive any plates or digital files that the publisher may have...

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Is it ok to use a sound clip of a movie in a mobile app if that app is free?

You must get a license for the film clip. It doesn't matter that the app is being distributed for free.

Group of amatuer poets want to substitute words of published song, for a song lyrics writing contest not for profit.

What you are proposing to do is unquestionably infringement. As others have noted, fair use may apply to protect you from a claim of infringement,...

Can you trademark a domain name? Is a variation considered infringement?

Purchasing and using a domain name is not the equivalent to owning a trademark on a name. You can own a domain name without holding a trademark on...

Do I need permission to use English translation of a work originally in public domain?

LIterary translations carry separate copyright with them, Contact the publisher of the translation to seek permission. If it is simply an...

Do I need an entertainment lawyer? What would be the cost to oversee a theater production?

The theater business is unique, so when you retain counsel, make sure that they have experience in the industry and can answer questions regarding...

Question about music record labels and percentage for the artist.

There are two sources of revenue here. First there is revenue from the album itself, which is where the recording contract comes in. These...

Post Closing possession agreement specifics.

Your real estate attorney should prepare the agreement. If you don't have a real estate attorney, you should get one. The biggest hazard in this...

I am a movie producer. Can an actor read a copyrighted text on film, without permission from the publisher?

It depends upon whether the actor is reading aloud from the book, or merely reading the book to himself or herself on camera.

What exactly is "Fair Use?" Does it mean you can copy an entire work and call it "fair?"

The Copyright Office has a helpful factsheet explaining the concept. The link is below.