Must I get permission from a famous person to sell an oil painting I did of him? The photo I painted from is permitted.

Your question includes two separate types of intellectual property rights. First, the contemplated painting would be a derivative work of the...

Can I sue a company for withholding disability funds for an extensive amount of time?

Based on the context of your question, it is my guess that you may qualify for legal aid. I suggest contacting your local legal aid office to see...

If the form is a binding contract, then the company could have a claim. The facts as you state them are minimal. I recommend you get an initial...

Would a non compete agreement be effective if a company left the area and business license were revoked with the Secretary of St

The enforceability of non-compete agreements involve questions of state law and are very fact-specific. Depending on the jurisdiction, language of...

No. Based on your question, you would be creating a derivative work, which would require the permission of the original work's copyright owner.

Copyright / Patent or trademark

you should seek legal counsel in your area. You pose multiple questions which cannot be simply answered with a yes or no. First, s single-member...

you should seek legal counsel from a local IP attorney and/or estate attorney. Patent ownership often involves state-specific property law issues....

I am a resident of another country and am being threatened of having my private conversations and photos being released on-line.

You should seek legal counsel in this matter, both in your ex's jurisdiction and your current country. You may have recourse under US or your...

If an artist paints a picture for an album cover for a band, can the band also sell T-shirts with the picture?

The prior answers are on point. Absent a PRIOR written agreement with the artist, the work will not be considered a work for hire. Trying to obtain...

Bad roof installation roof leaking live in the tucker area of Atlanta georgia

you need to seek legal help. You may have a case against the contractor for faulty construction or other claims, but the longer you wait the less...