Copyright and Blockchain technology

It sounds like an ideal, state of the art "copy-protect" system, but has nothing to do with copyright law or protection. Register your work with...

California Civil Code section 3344 (and 3344.1 as to deceased celebrities that are registered with the CA Secty. of State) prohibit the use of a...

Facebook screen shot

Check the current Facebook Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. Among other things, the "sub-publishing" right allows Facebook and third...

Is it legal for citizens to record 911 calls in California

Threatening to post the recording, particularly if there is a demand for money or property, is criminal extortion. If the threat was made by...

Does a Music Beat maker owns a song publishing?

Yeah, the beatmaker is considered a co-writer, but s/he only gets 50% if there are only 2 writers and there is no agreement at all, or they agree...

Do i need permission to use actresses name on my home brewed beer labels?

As long as you don't sell, advertise or distribute the beer you should have no problem.

Who can help me interpret AB 1319 Krekorian Act

AB 1319 is a companion to the California Talent Agencies Act, Labor Code section 1700 et seq. strictly regulating individuals that procure or offer...

Can a person claim monetary rights from a recording where their likeness and identity are not revealed?

Your question is a bit vague with its use of the pronoun 'she:, i.e.,: "The filmographer claims she has ownership rights to the footage she...

Session singers rights

Session singers do not have copyrights in their performances. See, Garcia vs. Google 786 F.3d 733 (9th Cir. 2015). The right to use your recorded...

You need advice from a lawyer licensed to practice, and familiar with, the laws of New York state. Generally in the US, a person out on the public...