Received a notice from Etsy regarding intellectual property infringement case (Chanel)

You don't indicate whether or not the goods are counterfeits, although your questions makes it likely that such is the case. If counterfeit and...

Is there a way to explain the"straw man?"

Prior responses are correct. A straw man is a fictional person, invented for any one of a number of reasons, but never appropriate to be used as...

How can I seek help on soliciting my music to film/tv and to other recording artist and record labels?

I agree with prior responses but would remind you that any such help is not free.

I am buying and selling goods. Under what circumstances can I be sued for the products I am selling?

You can be liable if you have done anything wrong or ignored anything you should have heeded. It is very important that any business venture...

I have an idea for a company. I think I may need to patent this idea. What is the process and how do I begin?

Ideas themselves cannot be patented, only inventions. You need to put together all of your ideas and sit down with an attorney experienced in both...

According to the "Fair Right Law" gamers are allowed to stream their gaming with commentary...so how can they make money?

The game manufacturer may well have a copyright in their game and their screen design. Utilizing such copyrighted material in a commercial setting...

I work as an independent contractor in Ohio. Do my clients have to know I'm working as an independent contractor?

In most cases a client retains a business to provide a service. How that service is provided, i.e. whether with independent contractors,...

Can I use a silhouette of a portrait of a person that is posted with CC0 license in my commercial project?

If the model can be recognized from the silhouette you likely need a model release. In any case, you need authorization from the original...

I concur with prior response. Unless you are licensed, a massage business is not legal, whether or not you are charging.

Can neighbor take video tape of my 8 year old while he's playing on our driveway?

Before you think of filing a lawsuit, have you spoken to your neighbor? Have you asked them to stop or asked why they are videotaping your son? ...