Thank you for choosing me to answer but this is not my practice area. You have a good answer from Mr. Wilens.

If I recorded a video of a crime on my phone then registered it with the US Copyright Office as an unpublished work...

The attorneys volunteering their time on here are not doing so to solve people's law school issues. Check out what Mr. Brezina suggested.

While this would likely be considered a public performance, the Copyright Act allows such use for teaching, per the section my colleague noted.

Can I sue someone I bought a car for if I can prove they have been making the payments for the last 4+ yrs?

I agree that you haven't stated why you would want to sue this person if he is paying per his agreement.

Blog Post Copyright?

Good answer from another attorney form Pasadena, CA. But on the work for hire point, I would add that they may or may not be eligible for work...

My earthlink website has been down and for months they have said they are working on it. I have lost business and hours of time

I suggest you look for an attorney who specializes in Internet law and go over the situation to see what you can do. It may be that hearing from...

If I have an LLC can I trademark if someone already did it with the name in the reverse. Or if I also added the word the

This cannot be answered in the abstract. An attorney would need to know what your goods or services are and those of the other company. And would...

How can I cancel my next year lease agreement ?

An attorney would have to read your lease to answer your question. You can read it yourself for starters. That is where the answer would be -- it...

Is it safe to use a brand name used by someone else in a completely separate marketplace?

It's impossible to give a full answer to a question like this with abstract facts. As a general point, where the trademark is used and what it is...

How can I get an unscrupulous book publisher to release me from my contract?

The lawyer who read your contract and has helped you is in the best position to advise on what to do. You should verify with your lawyer that if...