Should I Issue Contracts for Freelance Work?

The question whether or not to formalize a relationship with a formal contract is a difficult one to answer in the abstract. A formal contract...

Am i contract labor who gets a1099 or an employee who should get a w-2

The line between "independent contractor" and "employee" is often a blurry one. Without having the Texas case law in front of me, here are just...

There are numerous state and federal laws that prohibit unauthorized access to computer systems. Although you might have previously been...

I found charges from a place I had previously used my debit card. I knew the charges were not made by myself.

Two questions I have for you: 1) Do you have any idea who the individual was who made the charges. The merchant is suggesting that they have an...

Someone sold me an illegal copy of RosettaStone on craigslist. I've decided to take him to small claims court. Prepare?

Small Claims Court is intended to be somewhat informal, and to give someone a chance at having "their day in court" without the need for a long...

I got a copyright infringement notice for a movie that I downloaded. Its not listed in copyright registry. Am I still liable?

Let me preface this with "Repent! And infringe no more!" That said, to answer your questions... "Actual damages" are the damages the...

Copyright

In the United States (and pretty much every country in the world), copyright is automatic. As soon as you have created an "original work of...

Who owns the computer files my company generates?

Under copyright law (which would apply to your drawings and specification books), by default the actual "author" (i.e. the person creating the...

I want to know if this is legal, I received this email from someone that states he is an attorney

A quick search on the fax number listed shows others have received similar...

Can I get into trouble?

Note: I have a degree in Information Systems. Just because you have information doesn't mean you have permission to use that information. My...