Is it legal to distribute circulars that tell that a dentist has been disciplined by the Dept of health?

You have a First Amendment right to hand out truthful information about this individual. Doing so could result in a frivolous SLAPP suit being...

Is it legal to generate a website that parodies an existing business?

Parody is a form of fair use, which is a defense to both copyright and trademark claims, but not a defense to defamation. While a parody might be...

It is illegal to post someones nude pic on the internet without their permission?

Depending on the nature of the images that were created, and how explicit they were, the producer may have been required to create and maintain...

I just formed LLC in Delaware, but I live in Florida. The type of business is software, which later I will sell on internet.

You should register your company as a foreign company authorized to do business in Florida. The Florida Division of Corporations handles those...

Is it illegal in texas to pose for erotic (nude, simulated sex) pictures for money?

Erotic materials are presumed to be protected by the First Amendment. Any law that specifically prohibited the production of erotic material would...

Using a brand name (such as the name of your band) in commerce generates common law trademark rights. These rights can be asserted against any...

If i use a famous image of a sporting event for a t shirt design but parody it, what are my liabilities if any?

In addition to the copyright concerns noted in previous answers, you may be liable for publicity rights violations. The persons depicted in the...

I am starting a biz. I want to host video game competitions. I was told I need to write a letter to the Attornery General.

It is wise to consult with a gaming attorney before contacting the Attorney General. Several states (including Florida where I practice) prohibit...

Can you be arrested for deleting a myspace page you created and have the password to for a business that you no longer work for

I would not be too quick to discount the possibility of criminal charges based on the activity described above. Some states, including Florida...

In general, it is illegal to publish or distribute material containing the image and likeness of a person, without that person's consent. The...