Can a lawyer not licensed or passed the bar in your state to practice law in your state contact you via phone

As a result of the internet, virtual law firms, "unbundling of legal services," Legal Zoom, and legal outsourcing, the ethical rules of state...

Can I be sued for breach of contract or is this person only using scare tactics?

I agree with my colleagues' opinions that anyone can be sued for anything. The question is whether upon your being sued you can succesfully move...

Am I owed money for my vocal performance on an album?

I agree with my colleagues' answers. But from your description of the agreement, it does seem as though you may have a claim.

Regarding Royalty, copywrites and licenses for music used in slide shows

I agree with Ms. Koslyn that you will need a synch license from both the owner of the copyright to the sound recording and the owner of the...

Music Question

As long as you are the sole writer of the music and lyrics, you are the copyright owner of those songs. Contributions by session musicians, if...

Short answer: If the video is an original work which you created and does not violate anyone else's rights, you have copyright protection in the...

Hi I am making a DocuFilm and I need to use a news clip from 1981 in my film. Could I possibly use this under "Fair Use"?

I would say that you can use it without permission and be able to rely on the Fair Use defense. But be aware that there is a risk that the...

Will a counter claim likely be won against me if I drop my original claim? should I show up? will they drop theirs?

In general, I would not recommend a client discontinue their claim without having the other side discontinue their counterclaim. Often both...

Do i have a case if part of my music was in a tv ad?

Your question implies that there was no license or permission to use your music, and that the music itself was an original work authored by you. I...

Hello, I am writing a story with a co-writer. I am the main author and I want to be protected from the other writer

Short answer: You will need him to sign a "work-made-for-hire" agreement granting you all the rights to his creative contributions. He must sign...