If asked to write lyrics to an already existing beat/melody, should I copyright my lyrics before allowing a client to listen?

Great question. My colleagues response was correct. In all practicality, you should register the lyrics with the US copyright office before sharing...

I need some advice about Getty Images.

This is a common practice by Getty and other stock photography companies. My colleagues previous answer is correct.

Do I have to file as a foreign company in NYC if I live and work solely in FL?

S-Corp is not a legal entity that you form. It is a tax status that you elect with the IRS. You can form a corporation or an LLC and claim S-Corp...

No one on this website can give you a definite answer without actually seeing the work. It simply depends. A licensed intellectual property...

Sounds like you may have a claim as a co-writer in the compositions. You should consult with an entertainment attorney specializing in music that...

Can I do anything about a girl distributing my nude pics to people

This is becoming one of the more popular questions on this website. If you took the photos then you likely own the copyright in the photos. If so...

Received a fake email for a web hosting company claiming a due payment.

Some ISPs grant a free year of hosting when you initially register a domain. Perhaps this is simply a renewal notice for the annual payment for...

Do I need an attorney to write our terms of condition?

Attornes typically bill by the hour. The point of posting TOU on a website is to minimize the potential of a lawsuit being filed against you...

I used some content I found on the internet on a website. I got a letter from a lawyer to take it down. I did.

This sounds like standard practice from stock photo companies. When someone uses there images without paying for a license to use them they send a...

Entertainment: (Music) As a Producer, when am I considered a "songwriter"?

There really is no "rule of thumb" per se. Everything is negotiable between the parties. What i do suggest to you as i do to all of my music...