How can I make sure I file the right number of copyright applications to cover all books?

Don't be cheap. File separate copyright applications, one per book. Hire an experienced copyright attorney to counsel you! If you need specific...

Video on YouTube which was taken down by IFPI but I believe it was wrong

Your Video is likely infringing other's copyrights. You Tube was within its rights to take it down. Your only argument is fair use, that others...

Is this violating any type of child porn laws or any laws? Please advise.

Definitely not Entertainment law practice. Maybe Criminal Defense.

Is it legal to sell items (via etsy, ebay, etc.) I make using instructions from an online tutorial?

No, they own the copyright. Create your own content. It would be an infringement.

What establishes "expression" when it comes to copyright infringement?

How the art is placed on the tangible medium. Whether it is painting, photography, musical recording, literature. Each is an expression of the...

My question is? The papers I signed in the beginning, do they bind me to those companies? I want to go forward on my own. Can I?

Can't advise you without seeing what you signed. However, if you don't invest the money yourseld, someone is going to get a big piece of your pie....

Do they have the legal right to use my name?

It depends on the use that you have made on your name and the trademark rights that you have acquired by such use and registration, if applicable. ...

Definitely not an IP question. Recatagorizing.

Don't know, since these things are confidential. Only real way of stopping many importers is by bringing an ITC proceedings against a myriad of...

Is it legal for them to use our social security numbers as our account number without our permission or against our wishes.

Not an Intellectual Property Question. I'll recatagorize it, so someone may be able to answer it for you.