Can I post pictures of celebrities on my for profit website

You would need consent (license) from the photographer. A license is more than a simple "yes" on an email. Most paparazzi that regularly sell...

What is legal when it comes to a creditor withdrawing money out of your bank account without being authorized?

How did they get a judgment against the company? In order to get a judgment they must have filed a lawsuit and had a court date. They probably got...

Is it okay to include the name of the town I live in for my website URL directory

The town does not own a "trademark" to its name. There is also no likelihood of confusion that your site is the town's official website. Generally...

I am assuming you don't have a lease. The landlord can get the tenant to pay for whatever the tenant agrees to. Its like "additional rent."...

No, that would be a copyright and/or a trademark violation. Someone, not yourself, owns the copyright/trademark to that image. There is some...

Can a person that is charged with domestic assault travel to the U.S. from Canada for leisure

Generally speaking, once you are out on bail or on your own recognizance, there are no travel restrictions placed on you. Your only obligation is...

Can a private country club start to charge members a monthly social fee, this was not originally agreed to when we joined

The question here will be decided on what was stated in the contract when you paid the one-time lump sum fee. Most member associations (like condo...

What is the process of getting a television show idea copyrighted before presenting it to studios

Generally speaking, you cannot copyright an "idea." If you want to write a pilot script or even a written pitch to a studio, then that can be...

In addition to the above response the damages and potential defenses will depend on the nature of the alleged infringement - was it a song? an...

Can a parent be held liable for an 18 year old's criminal conduct

Generally parents are only responsible for the actions of their children if they furninshed them with a dangerous instrumentality. If your son is...