I need clarification on a child pornography or exploitation issue.

I suggest that you not disclose so many facts in this public forum and speak with a criminal defense attorney for a legal opinion.

Does a hip hop production placement for a mixtape(not an album), with a major label artist require any paperwork?

Yes you need an agreement in writing. This is especially trie if a major label artist is involved. You should consult with an entetainment...

I agree with my colleagues. Not much recourse.

Can you invoke laches if you demonstrated good faith to obtain rights the correct way, were ignored, and are later sued?

What you need to do is consult with an entertainment attorney, tell them the facts, hire them if upu lien what you hear and let them tell you what...

I registered a tv treatment for copyright, but now I have a new draft where it's been changed. How would I file the addition?

You could file a new copyright, its not expensive. But just because you copyright a treatement does not mean that the idea for the treatment is...

Years ago I wrote a song, found out someone is selling it on a compilation album. How do I collect my royalties?

As you already been told, consult with an entertainment attorney.

I want to know if someone would be interested in taking my case on contingency. It involves collecting royalties for a record.

More facts are needed. You should consult with an entetainment attorney who can review the contract and give you a legal opinion. Don't necessarily...

I'm currently working on an album with two singers. I'm the composer, they write and perform.

You need to either draft a band agreement or make sure that you have split sheets executed for each song. Consult with an entertainment attorney.

Use Avvo to search and do your research.

TV network breaches contract to provide credit on photographs used on aired tv show. How strong is my case?

More information is needed like whether the agreement was written, whether it included language stating that inadvertent failure to provide credit...