My colleague is spot-on; each attorney/firm has a different approach. Some are step fees, flat fees or hourly fees and many have blended fees. The...

I have developed an idea, concept , logo and trademark for a clothing line. should I have designers I'm interviewing sign NDS??

Yes, but beware that there are various important aspects of NDAs which are not obvious to attorneys who do not have experience representing clients...

I worked at a design firm for a 1 year not on any contract of any kind and just received a cease and desist for my portfolio.

My colleagues are spot-on. More facts are necessary to determine if the C&D letter has any teeth. However, generally speaking, IP created by...

How do I protect an idea(s) I have for a children's series of short stories? I'll be hiring a online freelancer to write it?

Having worked with many publishers / writers, I believe you're looking for a good "ghostwriting" agreement, which includes a copyright section as...

In a contract, do I need to own a company to as "the Company"?

I agree. It sounds like the party drafting the agreement is using the term "Company" as a defined term. It's an easy fix to change the defined term...

How much does the opening of a french company's subsidiary cost ?

Having worked with many International companies opening offices in NYC (both Internet & traditional businesses), it's a simple process to either...

Is it legal to transfer feedback numbers and customer feedback comments from company A to B in the US?

This is an important issue that most online businesses owners are unprepared to address. The reason is due to the fact that many online businesses...

Can a non-profit museum publish a public domain image of a living celebrity w/out seeking permission?

The use of celebrity images is always a very fact based question. There are certain first amendment / public interest permissive uses for such...

If I were to sell apparel online that referenced student athletes, would that be illegal?

The business model in your question brings up clear Rights of Publicity/Privacy & intellectual property infringement concerns. Please consult with...

Would an entertainment attorney have the capability to handle licensing agreements as well as protecting their clients?

Very nice to hear your daughters are being signed by a label. This must be a very exciting time for them (and for you, too). This is where...

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