When do I need to use a release form?

As others have stated, the form needs to delineate what, exactly, is being released, and for what purpose, and either terms of payment, if any, or...

Want to get my music cd returned from audio mastering engineer

I assume you don't have a copy, or something happened to it. Certainly I agree with everyone else, but I suspect that a certified letter from...

What are liabilities for embedding youtube videos that might be uploaded illegally?

Clearly stating the source of your stolen videos doesn't help you much. Generally, you want to make sure that you comply with the take-down...

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Do I need a contract from people who blog on my website?

YES! You need an agreement regarding who keeps the copyright of the posted blogs, and what the expectations are for both sides. Are they...

If I buy an original sculpture at a charity auction, do I have the right to install it on the sidewalk outside my office buildin

As others have stated, there are at least two authorities and maybe more that have something to say. When you buy the sculpture, you'll want...

Can I print an image of someone on a shirt and sell it if I own the photograph?

Usually people who are the subject of photos used to make money will have an issue with it. If it's a one-time issue of limited nature, you'll have...

A friend and I want to write and perform a musical based on a Disney film. How do we do this legally?

You can make fun of Disney and it's usually okay. Academic works without a profit element are typically okay. As the previous answer indicated, it...

Would it be infringement or unlawful to take 3 existing(Generic versions) drink powders and combine them to make a new drink?

The other answers are correct. To be patentable, it would have to be novel and inobvious. Highly unlikely in the fact scenario that you present,...

How to sue a small business?

To use a fellow victim as a small group of plaintiffs all suing the same defendant, you need common facts. It is not always obvious what...

I need clarification on a deadline date on a debt claim citation that I was served with.

The answer is due at 10am on the Monday after 14 days after service, or December 16, BUT, in the justice court, anything can happen, so answering...