I need legal advice to help me review a contract w a manager making sure I'm protected as a new artist.

You are wise to inquire about that before you sign. Unfortunately, many clients come to me after they've signed a contract, and they don't even...

Can a 15 - 16 yr. old get charged with producing and distirbuting child pornography in Texas ?

I agree with all that Mr. Michelen has said. My experience in Georgia is that prosecutors generally do make the distinction between these types of...

I always send a hearing request on behalf of my clients, even if they don't think that a 1205 was issued. Its always better to be safe rather than...

I shot a video of a famous golfer at a number of public clinics back in 2001. Let's call him "john Golfer".Can I sell the video?

Yes, the trademark owner can stop you. If this is a business endeavor that you wish to pursue, I would recommend that you speak with an...

Licensing for Music/Copyright issues

Depending on what recordings/versions of the songs you use, you may have to deal with the copyright owner of the underlying composition and the...

If I have shown good faith/due diligence seeking permission to sample a song, and its owner cannot be reached, can I use it?

When an individual authors an original work, and they fix that work in a tangible medium (write it down, record it, etc.), they are automatically...

I have begun writing a novel, and require my fictional characters to interact with deceased public figures, such as John Lennon

The short answer to your question ("Is it possible to do this legally?") is yes. It is possible to use the names of celebrities in your...

Do I need a lawyer? For my Probation revocation hearing?

You should absolutely hire an attorney. A probation revocation means that you could potentially end up serving the rest of your sentence in jail.

Hi-I was recently pulled over & discovered during the procedure that my license were suspended due to 2 DUI's; one in 1990, the

The unfortunate reality is that you are dealing with an inefficient government entity, and oftentimes the court system and DDS don't have the best...

Being charged with DUI less safe means that the state has to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you were driving while under the influence of...