Copyright details in relation to peoples names in lyrics of song?

I would not advise using their real name without their express permission. Without their permission, you could encounter several problems. They...

What if you come up with a name and there are fifty other companies with the same name..

Quite frankly, you should probably choose another name. You don't have to register with the United States Patent & Trademark Office to own a...

In my opinion, you should register your drawings with the United States Copyright Office. While many lawyers think that dresses are simply...

For clear copyright infringement, who can we sue?

It certainly sounds like she has a clear case against the artist. Whether she has a case against the cafe owner and the poster company will depend...

Severance pay for demotion during leave of absence

Mr. Barjenbush's advice is spot on. I would only add that if you are in fact covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the time within which...

Is it legal for an employer to take your comission, n make u wait 2 weeks for ur check, after termination?

I am not familiar with Virginia law, but generally your entitlement to a commission is a matter of contract between you and your employer. If you...

Alot will depend upon the interplay of the terms of your contract and any applicable state laws. If you earn a commission under your agreement with...

If I step down from a management position to afulltime position within my company, how much of a pay decrease is allowable bylaw

I have no knowledge of Texas law per se, but state laws don't generally regulate what an employer pays employees. If they address the matter at...

Is it true that registering a copyright for a movie script doesn't really protect it?

You need to understand a couple of basic principles: Copyright protects expression; it does not protect ideas. So basic plot lines and ideas for...

Confused as to copyright damages

As others have noted, the short answer to your question is Yes, provided the infringement for which you are seeking statutory damages commenced...