Is it legal to start a business in which I do music editing for people who do dance competition routines like fitness shows?

From the few facts given your proposed business will be infringing on the rights of copyright owner. You should consult with an entertainment...

Fair Use?

"Fair Use" is a defense to a copyright infringement claim, not a right. That means that an infringing action is copyright infringement until you...

Is "copying" a registered copyright without authorization from the copyright holder an infringement? Yes. What is the likelyhood that copying song...

Might this fall under fair use?

"Fair use" is only a defense if you get sued for copyright infringement, not a right. There would be many factors to test whether it qualifies...

Need advice since the producer tried to contact us regarding a movie they are making about a family member.

I suggest that you immediately consult with an entertainment attorney to represent the family member. Ivan J. Parron,...

Product label and famous dead artist and art work

There aren't enough facts and too many variables to give you an answer. You should consult with an entertainment or intellectual property attorney.

i agree with my colleague, i would not say that it is illegal to watch a video that was illegally uploaded. However your use of the term "fair use"...

If I were to recreate a water bottle that I saw in a movie by making it an actual product and reselling it would that be legal?

As my colleague noted, copying something from a movie may be a risk proposition. You should consult with an entertainment or intellectual property...

The correct response is "it depends." You would need to consult with an entertainment attorney and discuss the specific song titles so that the...

I own a small company that hires subcontractors to sell water and lemonade to seated customers at an entertainment venue in

I agree with my colleagues. And even if the activity is not "illegal", there may be a cause of action such as tortuous interference with a business...