Will a text messaged "promise to pay" be admissible in court?

Some JP judges are pretty flexible, especially if the other side doesn't know to object. But if he does object, you are going to have a hard time...

Downloading freely-streamed videos online using a third party software/application, should one be liable for copyright infringem

copyright infringement is the unauthorized copying. Streaming allows you to watch, not make and save copies for later.

Can I sue Mars Inc. for stealing my idea?

2012, so your "idea" for the brown M&M character was after the red, green & blue M&M characters were created and well known. If you expect any...

I need a contract looked at for a nonprofit anyone available to look over it?

I regularly review contracts, and have done extensive work with non-profits. Please give my Tomball office a call (832) 675-9680.

There may be other relevant language in the contract that affects your position such as a surviveability clause. Since you have an employment...

Must I have a formal copyright on a design for I house I created in order to keep it from being copied ?

You already have a copyright when you created the work. However you should register the copyright with the government as quickly as possible. ...

If an employer over paid you and didn't realize it untill there was a problem do you still have to pay it back.

Yes, if you were overpaid through a mistake or oversight, you are required to return the overage, or it may be deducted from future earnings as an...

PLEASE!!! WHAT YOU THINK?? IS LYING OR WHAT??

AVVO does not allow tracking of ALL certifications which would qualify as legal experience. Many people have practiced for years under a federal...

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Can I donate to a nonprofit w/ the stipulation that original music is composed & performed and the money goes composer?

If I understand your question (and I am not sure I do) then you want to allow the non-profit to use your work but without giving away all rights...

You are asking a question that has been asked and answered several times. Please search for the previous answers. You state "your client," if...