Debt Collector

Do those steps recommended by the other commentators. Then find a consumer rights lawyer who knows about the FDCPA. Harassing phone calls from a...

Can I be sued in both Superior Court and Magistrate Court at the same time for the same debt?

The other answers are great and on point. I would like to add something on top of them, however. You should consider a claim under the Fair...

Can a collection lawyer require you to sign a confession of judgment?

I practice in Georgia, not in Iowa. However, this is a common tactic of a number of debt collection firms in Georgia. They typically request...

Regarding Copyright Infringment on lyrics

I would add to Mr. Whitaker's response a bit more. It is always a good idea to keep good records of your copyrights. In this case, print out...

I am a fashion designer and copied (but changed) an embroidery pattern on another designers dress. They are suing me

Generally speaking, there is no copyright protection in clothing designs. As some has noted, there may be protection for the paisley/sun...

I want to re-shoot a copyright photograph reusing the layout and visual ideas of the original. Am I violating copyright?

This depends on the circuit where the lawsuit may be brought. For example, in the Second Circuit the federal courts have been willing to engage in...

I'll go a different direction on this. You can ripoff who wants to be a millionaire all you want. You can't copyright an idea, and trademarks...

I want to create a funny commercial for a small company. Is it legal to do the following?

You should consult with a trademark and publicity rights attorney. You may also want to read through the following case: White v. Samsung...

To be clear, the U.S. Government cannot copyright anything. It may, however, prohibit the use of its own marks or pass legislation prohibiting the...

Is this copyright infringement?

I would not say the title of a song has no copyright protections. It may have some protections, but as mentioned by one attorney already, these...