In California and New York, anybody who procures or assists in the procuring of employment is required to be licensed as an agent. I think you’re...

It is indeed very common. It is not mandatory however.

First, hire an experienced music lawyer. If you are new to this, it can be complicated. Second, the publishers control the disposition of...

Yes. If the website has the ability to control what is posted on the site, and fails to do so, it may be liable for contributory or vicarious...

Your confidence is well founded. You can't do it, without permission. Many major publishers have executives whose sole job is to license lyrics...

How can I stop news organizations from using my Instagram content & sue for damages?

The Instagram license is pretty broad. The decision mentioned by Attorney Koslyn says that any image posted on Instagram may be used by another,...

Is transferring an album from either a digital or physical device to a cassette legal?

Transferring to cassette for your own personal use is probably ok. Transferring for sales to others is not. You are literally taking money out...

The collection period is normal. Assuming the term ended on March 31,2020, and you terminated properly, then income earned prior to the...

The truth is what matters. It is felony to lie on a form submitted to the federal government, and you can bring a proceeding to cancel his...

Yes you can file your registration. And you may be able to bring a cancellation proceeding in the copyright office. You definitely need a lawyer....