Can I keep the flv files that youtube downloads onto my computer?

BS. You, not YouTube, are responsible. We don't blame the pen we blame the penman.

I want to copywrite my instrumental music cd on my own and at a later date redo it with a lawyer

Copyrights are automatic. What my colleagues are discussing is copyright registration. It is a little bit of alengthy nonlinear process to apply,...

DO I NEED A LAWYER OR MY 19 YEAR SON?

You, as owner of the router, as potentially liable. You will need to consult an attorney if you receive a letter, not from Comcast, but from the...

I'm starting a weekly movie trivia league - Can I use movie characters names in title of each tourney? eg. Johnny Fontane Open

Maybe, Maybe not. Depends on how you do it, and what else you do. What you propose is Risky Business and you don't want to dance around with your...

If i have an artist i know cover a popular song with a compulsory license, can i use this version in my short film?

Yes, you need separate permission for synchronization, which is not given by the compulsory license.

I disagree with Attorney Ballard. I think importing a single infringing PDF copy is not prohibited (if you do not intend to reproduce or distribute...

Trademark breach

They had BetAdvisor as a service mark for tipster services and BetAdvisor.com as their domain name. They were first. You chose BetAdvisor as a...

Am I responsible for lawyer fees for a bounced check that my company wrote and paid back to the check cashing store?

I understand you to be saying your paycheck or expense reimbursement check from your employer bounced at a check cashing store and the store hired...

I have been with the same company for employment for almost 20 years, and was fired last week for public file content.

Since when is a file on the company's private database a "public" file? 20 years does not excuse you. Having access to other company assets you did...

Small claims-appeal/motion to reconsider

Sorry, but you apparently waived counsel and took your chances by proceeding. A motion to reconsider based on lack of counsel is not likely to...