What is the average fine for one infringed image? What if it is a bulk of images?

Statutory damages of UP TO $150,000 per copyright infringed are available IF the copyright was registered prior to the infringement or within 3...

I need someone to look over a recording contract

On of the most highly regarded music lawyers in Atlanta is Joel Katz;https://www.gtlaw.com/en/professionals/k/katz-joel-a but unless this is a...

Wow. That's surprising. Ask VW for permission.

What kind of agreement would I have with session musician to record songs?

As Attorney Ballard correctly pointed out, you can use a simple 1/2 page agreement that transfers all copyrights and other rights in the recording...

Can an employee contract keep me from showing images of my works on a website after leaving the company?

Yes, in addition to copyright law, you may have a contractual disability against use on your website. You may be able to get the employment...

Although it may seem Draconian you're little nonprofit school play is actually considered a derivative work under copyright law because it is...

I plan to write an online review about an organization. What would be all the potential risks and how to minimize them?

Actually, the biggest risk is that many companies extract contractual promises that customers won't write negative reviews. If you clicked on...

Great show! Likelihood fairly good if advertising "fan merch" on the web or at major conventions (comic con, etc.). No "obscure stipulation" but if...

How can my class "business" legally use a song in a homemade music video?

You are NOT proposing an educational use. You are describing a commercial use,as a advertisement to sell coffee. An educational use would be in a...

Need Assistance With Copyright Registration Refusal - Jewelry

Copyright registrations for jewelry designs can be tricky. We did lots of them for chain link designs and you have to point out to the Examining...