Would I be held responsible for illegally downloading copyrighted material?

You can be liable for infringement for downloads of infringing material. As mentioned by my colleague if you were entirely unaware, it doesn't...

I agree with Mr. Shultz. This is what escrow companies do and it undoubtedly says so in the escrow papers you signed, so they are most likely...

I want to open a resturaunt but someone else uses the name but they don't have a trademark. Would I be able to open under that

What you mean is that they don't have the name registered, but ownership of a trademark arises from using a trademark in commerce, not from...

I agree with my colleagues. California has a right of publicity statute that this may violate -- it is the one mentioned in Mr. Victoroff's...

Would it be a breach of contract if pay in lieu of notice period is made?

No. They can pay for the time period you would have been given notice. If you get paid for a month and don't have to work, it gives you time to...

What are the legal steps someone must take In order to properly give notice of terminating of parental rights?

Your question should be under Family law. I changed it so you can get answers from the specialists.

Can I alter the band AC/DC logo to RC/BC and sell it. Will I be able to trademark RC/BC?

I agree with the other answers. I add that the fact you are publicly stating that you are directly and intentionally copying their logo can easily...

Rent to own agreement with homeowner

I agree with the other responses. I add that it is never "just an understanding." You have no idea how many questions we see on Avvo from people...

Do I need permission to adapt a recent guitar arrangement of a public domain song for piano?

While the song is public domain, the arrangements could well be copyrighted. If you make an adaptation verbatim, that is creating a derivative...

How can I get out of a Cosigning a vehicle??

Besides the answers you've gotten, the only other way is to get him to find a different co-signer and get the lender or a different lender to...