Can a music publishing company, help an independent record label start up?

The short answer to your question is yes, assuming you comply with all the proper requirements and get the appropriates licenses, permissions, etc....

I've made pymt arrangements with Portfolio Recovery, but the sheriffs office continues to try and serve papers for civil suit?

The Sherriff's department does not work for Portfolio Recovery, but rather part of their responsibilities is to serve complaints that are filed in...

What is the best legal institution in UK dealing with a dispute about songs ownership?

This sounds like a matter that would need to be litigated in court. In the U. S., Federal courts have sole jurisdiction over copyright matters. I'm...

Certain Federal and Tennessee laws do have "cooling off" periods, which is probably what you are thinking about, but generally these only apply to...

Would I be infringing on trademark or copyright?

Walter is technically correct, trademarks protect the goodwill associated with the manufacturer or provider that is the source of the particular...

I need an attorney to review a contract?

By all means, you should seek out an entertainment attorney to review the management agreement BEFORE signing it. The personal management...

I don't work for a contracter me and another guy got payed to redo roof ?

This question really belongs in the "Slip and Fall" category, since there is not contract dispute, so I revised the category for you. As for...

Can someone use a video with myself in it if I’m not on the contract for it? If I’m not on the contract can they use the video p

This is a very specific question which will require an attorney to review the contract language. The first contract which you admit to signing will...

Can I choose a domain name for my website with an already used product name in it?

I agree with Walter that if you're going to build a business around this brand, you should sit down with a good IP/Entertainment attorney and...

Is it a violation of IP / copyright law to sell a wristband with the initials "MJ"? If "23" added?

There is no "line" per se, rather a body of case law dealing with trademark infringement and what elements are required for a claim to succeed. ...