Mr. Shen is right, you should contact a trademark lawyer in your state. If you click on "Find a Lawyer" under Avvo's "Legal" menu, you can search...

Generally short phrases, such as song titles consisting of a few words, are not protected by copyright law. That's an easy one. A longer string...

I agree with Mr. Jacobson's comments, but a little more explanation might be helpful for you. Your question seems to implicate two separate areas...

If I use firefox's free mp3 search and download is it legal

As a general matter, I agree with Mr. Golab's response. However, if you're talking about the "FREE MP3 Search" add-on that's available for...

Tape recording as evidence in a child custody case?

Different states have different laws on that question. In my state, Kentucky, only one person in a conversation needs to authorize the recording of...

Intellectual property laws in Illinois: Does a graphic designer own his artwork? Or is it the client's?

Generally speaking, when an independent contractor (such as an outside graphic designer) creates a copyrightable work (like a design or artwork)...

As a general matter, contacting a plaintiff attorney regarding a John Doe civil suit to ask about settlement options won't incriminate someone from...

Is converting a youtube video to mp3 legal

Nope. Converting a YouTube video to mp3 format (i.e. copying the audio from one file format to another) is no different from a legal standpoint...

I'm afraid that your question isn't a legal one -- it's more of a business question and a risk tolerance question. You're likely correct that doing...

Can I sue Topix for slander?

Yes, you should discuss your specific situation with a lawyer if you wish to pursue it further. Under Section 230 of the Communications Decency...