If a registered document with the Library of Congress has copied portions from another document, Is that infringement?

Adding to what's already been stated be aware that producers register other writers copyrights routinely based on assigned rights in script option...

Is there anything that can be done? My friend sentenced to 17.5 yrs for child porn.

this is a criminal law not entertainment law question. you should consult a criminal defense attorney in your state that handles appeals. ...

Did I violate my music publishing administration agreement’s “no assignment” clause by assigning copyright shares to heirs?

Without seeing the contract no attorney could be certain of the answer you seek. Chances are good that you are technically violating the...

Do I need an intellectual property lawyer?

As someone who works in entertainment, specifically filmmaking, your question/situation is bizarre in my experience. I have NEVER heard of a...

If you know enough about technology to be able to figure out that a. someone hacked into your wifi, and b. to know what they did, you probably know...

It is unlikely that a lawsuit on this matter will be commercially viable, i.e., the money you stand to collect will likely be greater than the...

My daughter and son-in-law owe us $1,000.00 from the year 2008. To day they have made no attempts to pay back this debt. In fact

While other counsel is correct that the statute of limitation for breach of contracts is usually 4 years (though this varies by state) that time...

I wrote and produced with my own money a short film. The person I hired for the direction/production/edition stole my project.

You should find an entertainment attorney asap. You may be able to register the copyright for the film in your name for starters and that could...

Trying to find and affordable contract attorney

What area is your business and what kind of contracts?

Amend the sales contract to delay the closing to September 1.Avvo doesn't pay us for these responses, and I'm not your lawyer just because I answer...