I'd like to create a website that displays the title, cover and a short description of a movie. Are there any copyright issues?

While you can use the name of the movie to describe the movie itself, you need to be sure that you do not suggest that you are somehow affiliated...

Patent application status since 2007 and not abandoned or expired - is that possible?

If you cannot find the status it usually means that the application was abandoned such that anyone is free to use the invention.

Perhaps. It is wholly dependent upon whether or not there is secondary meaning such that consumers recognize the packaging to come from the same...

FOIA Request

If you are taking about public proceedings, it can be, but more information is required.

I agree with my colleagues but note that you will be responsible for any product liability issues.

Do I need to ask permission to include news from websites in my app/use their logo?

Of course you do unless you only provide a link to the site. However, to ensure that you do it correctly consult an IP attorney as you do not want...

Can I tell an artist that I have commissioned to not share the work I had them make for me?

If you did not commission the artist with a work for hire agreement then you really have no say over what he does with it. If you can, try to...

Small Claims suit against Landlord. I have subpoena'ed the contract company and it was as I expected.

You could sue the person who signed the contract (as someone with Power or Attorney) and the Property Management Company and then at the hearing,...

Copyrighting a photo

Yes if the photo is taken from the street then they have every right to post it and since they took the picture, they can copyright the picture but...

Contact the restaurant and file an insurance claim.