Can I get advice regarding Amazon and royalty rights for my published book?

If you own the copyright it would be a big help. Read your publishing agreement. You might be able to search the Copyright Office website for a...

Am I required to pay for the dishes I learned to cook?

It wouldn't be required under an intellectual property law doctrine, unless there were something more. There could be a "contract" though. Make...

Would it be legal to give my opinion in a YouTube video on a local news article video in Idaho? And use some of its content?

It's a "good" purpose but to have fair use, it's best to use only so much as is needed to make your point.

Hi, Would I be signing over the rights to my Design, web site, Trademark, copyright, etc. if I agree to the statement below?

It's a valid concern, but can't be answered without the whole agreement and the context. Exclusive could mean they are the only licensee -- and...

If I have no copyright lawyers available in my area (US territory) what is the next best step to take?

It's perfectly acceptable for you to consult an attorney whose office is located, and the work will be done in, some other location. They would...

Copyright does not cover short words or phrases. The content would be copyrightable, to the creator(s). If you do the Youtube videos you would...

Can an author write about an individual in a book without their permission? A recent movie was made about the individual.

The above answer is a good one. Unauthorized biographies are published all the time. Presumably the subject is a public figure. Stick to...

I'm wanting to write a story based on scenes from a defunct ride at EPCOT that has been closed since 1999.

If it's only a scene and clearly fiction it's likely to be OK to use. If the story gets to the point that it looks like Disney is sponsoring the...

My copacker said my products would be exclusive to me I found out they are making them selling them elsewhere is that legal?

Most importantly, Dave all the documents with them. In particular you want the documents that prove they said the deal was exclusive. You also...

Can a university create courses for the purpose of generating marketing content for itself without compensating students?

The above answer is a good one. Read all the student manuals and policies as a first step. Absent a written policy the school might have some...