Renter left and owes power and water bill. When I called to have the water put in my name they said I had to pay his bill?

Guess who has all the power in this situation? Literally and figuratively.

I've written a novel that includes brief descriptions of a specific MLB baseball game. Is permission needed or is it fair use?

This involves both copyright and trademark law and you really need to consult with an Intellectual Property law or Entertainment Law attorney for...

How do I transfer my book/intellectual property to my newly created LLC in order to limit my liability in case someone sues me?

Be careful and get good advice. You may be giving up copyright term without really reducing risk unless you get good business law advice. A book on...

What is the proper wording to terminate a publishing contract when the publisher has three specific "breach of contract" inciden

"I hereby terminate our contact dated June 23, 2014." (substitute actual date) Be direct. Why indicate a mere desire? As Nike notes, "Just do it."...

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You are better off not using a label with the original product name when seeking altered product like that. Seems to me the only reason you would...

I purchased a music CD and downloaded it onto my computer. Is it legal to burn 1 or 2 songs to give new CD to a family member?

That is de minimus copyright infringement. Technically illegal but minor enough that no copyright owner is likely to give a hoot. Still, I like my...

Am I able to have my characters dressed as other fictional characters?

I agree with Attorney Natoli that this is permissible generally, provided the costumes are from legitimate sources and are not used in any was that...

Can I include a purchased book and small purchased items along with my own items when selling a "literacy kit"?

Certainly, if you include legitimate books, legitimately purchased and do not misuse brand names to deceive consumers. For example you might...

If you own a bar and do not have a license from one of the P.R.O.s, you are at risk. YOU are responsible for someone having a license. The way to...

If I pull up images of free logos to use as my group profile pic on FB is that covered under the Copyright Fair Use?

Don't be fooled. Every logo is protected by copyright for a very long period, usually 95 years from publication or 70 years following death of the...