An oral promise to allow the use of one’s likeness is a 100% valid and binding contract. You should threaten to sue the actor for breach of...

Yes. Sing your heart out. There is a section of the Copyright Act, section 107, that makes such a use "fair use"and non-infringing. Sing, sing, sing!

Greetings Cleveland Hts.! A compulsory license is a license allowing copies of a published musical composition to be sold and are usually issued...

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Some clown totaled my hybrid and now I'm stuck driving a gas guzzling SUV until I get a new car.

Yes! The difference is part of your out of pocket damages. Add it up, show proof and demand the additional compensation. Good luck.

A deposition notice combined with a document production requires a minimum of 30 days advance notice in either state of federal court in...

Fair use for images on Instagram posts?

Although in certain cases you may be able to make an argument for fair use, the better practice would be to get permission before using those...

How do I change my attorney's contentious tone towards the opposing party and move towards a settlement?

Great question. The dynamics of settlement are complex. I would suggest first having a frank conversation with your lawyer about how the situation...

Can a photographer my company hired give copyrights of pictures he took for me to my direct competitor ?

Great question. If (as is usually the case) the photographers own the copyrights, then yes, under copyright law, they can license them to your ex...

CCan I use my ex's Facebook messages to me and other people against him in court?

Facebook posts are often accepted as evidence. Save or print the posts. Show your lawyer and the judge. Good luck

Great question. As a magician and escape artist for 40 years the only police handcuffs I removed were with permission of the cop. Are you shimming...