Can I create an audio track using creative commons material and still maintain the copyright?

Most attorneys are going to stop you at the first five words of your question and ask how you will be “creating audio tracks.” If you are...

Could I be found guilty of breaking any copyright laws and/or other laws? How can I protect myself from lawsuits?

As other attorneys here have pointed out, an adverse party has a wide variety of theories on which they can base liability for the infringement you...

I am considering loaning my brother $100,000.00 and would like an attorney to advise me and draw up a contract.

You have good instincts in having a comprehensive Agreement written. The terms you address in your questions can certainly be put into a fully...

Can I as an employee bring a cause of action for breach of contract against a public entity?

You may sue your employer for breach of contract, however, when you are suing a public entity special rules apply. For instance The Government...

Hired contractor to replace ductwork in a house. (call him Contractor A.) Requested a written contract - never got it.

First, you should have an attorney draft a formal demand as soon as possible to Contractor A. It should set forth the grounds on which you will...

You question is one of: (1) privity of contract and (2) compliance with the labor code. First, agreements to be paid for "procuring employment" of...

Can the RIAA make a nonprofit radio history archive website take down old radio shows due to infringement?

There is no historical exception. There are sometimes exceptions for library archiving, research and teaching, however, whether a fair use exists...

Can i use pictures given to me by a bride i did flowers arrangement for her wedding without her Photographer consent/permit?

Yes, the photographer is likely the copyright holder and they should be taken down. As a practical matter, you may want to ask the photographer if...

Do you recommend that I copyright the lyrics on their own, or wait and copyright the songs once they are done?

Music law is one of the more complex areas of entertainment law. First off, the copyright to the lyrics are only one part of the IP that may be...

I recently had my product reviewed by some writers who published their review in some famous publications. Can I quote them?

While facts are not subject to copyright protection you will need to be very careful with your advertising. It may be a fact that person A said...