My ex has nude pictures of me and my best friend and he's black mailing us, can I sue or take this to a court?

Mr. Pascale is correct that in some states they prosecute both the sender and receiver when the images are of underage persons but that is rarely...

Are there any lawyers that will work for a percentage of future musical royalties without money down? Or, how much to draft?

I think you would be hard pressed to find a seasoned and experienced entertainment lawyer willing to work under this scenario. I know I would not....

I create mascots for sports teams, who owns the rights to the image?

How did this come up? Did they ask you to create a mascot for them? Did you voluntarily do it on your own and then send it to them? Under the first...

I am a published author and have been approached by a screenwriter to do a screenplay of my novel. Do I contract him to do so?

Yes you should definitely have a contract and have it reviewed by an intellectual property attorney. You have the copyright in the novel, but the...

Would it be considered statutory rape?

That's pretty much the definition of the crime: Adult having sex with someone under the age of consent.

College used my graphic artwork without my permission and now has it made into a sign advertising it.

The confusion in responding to your inquiry comes from the phrase "I made up a design for my college" What do you mean by that? Why did you do...

Artist Management contract. Seeking a good lawyer, unable to find a reputable one. Any suggestions?

Some managers are worth 20% some are not worth 5% - Who have they repped before? What benchmarks have they agreed to? How long is the commitment...

Hello, I wrote a great screenplay that's a sure hit and I would like to know if a lawyer assist with pursing a deal?

Yes, entertainment companies will only deal with a lawyer or agent acting on your behalf. Interview a few and make sure the attorney has experience...

Can i become famous based on lyrics writing only?

There are many songwriters who became famous despite never having sung a word. The team of Holland-Dozier-Holland in Motown; Bernie Taupin who...

Advertising that you repair their cars is not an improper use of the BMW or Mercedes Benz trademark. In any event, that claim would be Mercedes...