Who is the legal owner of poems written by one partner and freely given to the other.? The writer does Not want them returned.

To own the poems (not just the paper they are written on) you need to acquire ownership of the copyright. That can be done by gift, but it requires...

The answers to your questions are: yes and yes.

How do I know if I'm being scammed by this record label?

Sorry. It's a scam. Real record companies pay YOU, not the other way around.

Contract with a writer?

Dear Lisa: You have a lot of legal questions not suitable for a public Q&A forum. You need to consult with legal counsel regarding the film, not...

Can we write a film based on Henry Miller who died in 1980?

Dear Lisa: Good question. Here's the answer: Under the First Amendment and California state privacy laws (statutory and case law) you are...

What type of attorney is best before publishing a non-fictional book?

Hire a publishing lawyer to 'vet' the manuscript and negotiate the publishing agreement. First, there are the IP issues: if true life story, fact...

Preemptively Reaching Out To Lawyers? Is This Grounds For A Successful IP Infringement/Theft and/or Unfair Competition Lawsuit?

Yes. Good idea to consult an IP litigation attorney in your area to assess the situation, inventory and evaluate your IP and advise you on what...

Great question. Unless the venue publicly (not a radio playing in the kitchen) performs musical compositions represented by ASCAP, BMI, or SEASAC,...

Trademark rights are acquired by use in commerce, not by registration. You have a lot of questions. You need to consult a trademark attorney in...

How can Instagram based on a claim from another party disable my account?

Trademark infringement is not covered by a DMCA take down notice, so trademark owners rely websites' Terms and Conditions to disable offending...