My recommendation would be to use it as a teaching moment to explain cigarettes cause "infertility" and birth defects in females. It's all over...

Would this be copyright issues?

Yes. If the illustration is "based on or adapted from" the photo, it is a "derivative work" requiring the photographer's (copyright owner's)...

Can I give away as little as a quarter point ownership in a copyright?

Yes. we see this all the time when there are multiple writers.

You need to consult a Florida-based attorney with an understanding of intellectual property law.

Great question. Stock photography is supposed to be cleared, not just for copyright, but for any person or property appearing in the image. Check...

Obtaining permission to use a very old song's title for a band name?

Copyright law does not protect song titles. In a very rare case the title might be a trademark, but you probably can use it for a band name....

Approximately 5 % of the final shooting budget, possibly more with such a low budget.

Record deals don't work like that. It is a phishing scam trying to get you to turn over your bank account and credit card info. Next, they will ask...

ARE YOU THE ATTORNEY WHO PROVIDED PROBONO ASSISTANCE TO A WOMAN'S ART GROUP YEARS AGO TO HELP THEM ESTABLISH NON-PROFIT STATUS?

If you are interested in locating the lawyer that did the incorporation documents, perhaps check the Secretary of State's website. Or contact...

Who owns the copyright of a graphical character if it is created before employment but refined and developed during employment?

This exact issue was the topic of a 3-year long litigation saga that ended in a trial, a Pyrrhric victory, and an pending appeal. In the Mattel vs....