Would I be able to withdraw permission to use a music beat therefore getting it taken down?

Yes. If you didn’t transfer the copyright ownership in the beat you own the copyright. You can send a DMCA take down notice. Tell the kid that you...

Can I sue someone for being too noisy in a restaurant?

There is no law dictating what is a reasonable noise level for children in a restaurant. But by photographing and recording private individuals...

Yes. You can. No copyright registration is necessary. Good luck!

California civil code section 45 and 46 provide definitions for libel and slander in California. Many communications are privileged. If you file...

Can I legally use my own original artwork on tee shirts, etc and sell them, if the artwork is of a celebrity’s face?

Yes you would be violating common law privacy rights and statutory law in many states. Most states have laws protecting an individual's right to...

When is the best time to register your Brand name and trademark?

There are two types of federal tm applications: actual use - filed after you have begun using the mark in actual commerce-- and intent to use-...

You are correct. By including the word transform the contract clause appears to be intended to supersede and override the fair use defense. If you...

How to protect a Monopoly-like board game? What tools will help? (copyright law? or what?)

Copyright will not only protect all the copyrightable content (rules, creative, non-functional design elements, sculptural features of pieces,...

Is there any way to terminate a contract that continues “in perpetuity”?

There are many grounds for terminating the contract. If the other side hasn’t performed, that’s one of them. Hire an entertainment lawyer in your...

Can a court dismiss a motion based on the Memorandum of Points and Authorities being non-conforming in number of pages?

You cannot file a copyright case in Superior court so I moved your question to litigation. As a Pro Per (no attorney) party, you are still...