Is it legal to stamp a picture of a celebrity on a tshirt with the faces covered?

This would likely violate the celebrity's right of publicity. If you are covering their faces to the point that they are unrecognizable then you...

I get paid to give talks at libraries and senior centers. If I use Youtube videos of Motown performers am I violating copyright?

To add onto the answer from Attorney Koslyn, best practice would be to ask the owner for permission to use the video. They may grant you the right...

I entered into a verbal contract & copyright ownership agreement with a film director? he didn't relinquish the reel to me

Good faith and handshakes quickly become bad faith and nothing when money starts to come into play. Oral contracts are never a good idea because it...

Is live performance essential for music labels to promote me?

Getting in front of people can be tough, but it is not a skill that you can't develop. If you are passionate about performing there are many...

As others have already said, avoiding contracts from China is usually the way to go. Generally, if a contract has been offered to you it is best to...