I arrange sheet music on YouTube of songs that already was made for example: Rolling in the deep for piano. Is this legal?

The musical score is a copyrighted entity. Arranging it for a specific instrument or ensemble would be a derivative work and so producing such an...

I have a loan for my car but its through the bank can I go back to the dealer and trade in my car even though the loan isnt PIF?

You must disclose financing when you attempt to trade in the car. The dealer will need to obtain a payout amount and will send the balance...

Unusual wording re: liability waiver requested last minute for workshop: copyrights & trade secrets.Content below.Is this ok?

This cannot be examined in isolation. Context and purpose is important. If you did not have a contract attorney help with the original agreement,...

I want to purchase a book from Amazon that I plan to teach with. It is ok for me to print chapters of this book for my students?

It is likely that any court would find that copying of entire chapters of this book constitutes copyright infringement. The factors involved in...

I designed a new handle modification for crochet hooks so that people with arthritis and other ailments can use it comfortably.

You need to meet with a patent/IP attorney to get these things resolved. Meet with him/her in private and show him what you have designed and...

Am I in violation of copyright laws with my music?

While it may seem silly to you, it is not. You are playing music in a commercial setting. The fact that no admission is charged and you are not...

A friend of mine used her father's card to get some work done to my van. I was under the impression it was allowed but wasn't.

I am not sure what you are asking. If you want to know if you have any criminal liability, maybe. It depends on whether or not you were aware of...

Should we seek legal counseling when obtaining permission from companies to use their intellectual properties?

You need to utilize legal counsel for two reasons. First, you have to determine where you need to get permission to utilize the intellectual...

Once you have confirmed that you are not doing anything wrong, contact Etsy and ask for their assistance. If this does not get you satisfaction,...

Is this copy right infringement?

As stated by the other responders, the logo that was initially created is the property of the marketing firm. It would only be yours if you had a...