It's risky and can't be answered based on the facts you provide. And don't go into more detail on a public board like Avvo. The problem is that...

Who owns the rights of a video taken by a photographer in a public dance show?

In the absence of any agreement or employment arrangement the photographer typically owns copyright. Videos could be works made for hire. If the...

How does producer/artist agreement work?

The answer above is a good one. And it sounds like maybe you don't have any agreement yet. Get it writing.

It legal for my former employer to post a picture with me in it on social media after I quit?

Using your likeness for commercial purposes could be a violation of your right of publicity. Review all the facts with a lawyer.

I want to sell online items with multiple designs and some of those include the logo or colors of the Texas and USA is it legal?

In addition to the good information above, review the US flag code. It's not worded as mandatory - it says 'should' not 'shall' but you should not...

Am I allowed to use a word that was trademark in a totally different country and entirely different business?

It depends on the word and where you want to register the trademark. Avvo is not the place to get legal advice on specific fact situations. Retain...

Can a client make money from declined art work?

You say the client has ownership of the illustrations in the book. That should only occur with an assignment of copyright, since a printed book is...

Can I lawfully utilize an Iron Man figurine in my stop motion film, and sell it as pay-per-view using youtube?

The way you describe it, Youtube removal would be the least of your worries. It sounds like it would be copyright infringement, at least, and...

Your question presents many factual nuances that will need to be developed. You write about branding, products and a distinguishing feature being...

Made in USA claim

In addition to the FTC there are Customs regulations. There is even a database of decisions. https://rulings.cbp.gov/home These might apply more...