Can anyone novelize a public domain film, even if it has already been novelized once by a different author?

I agree with my colleague but add that copyright protection protects an owner of copyright material from "copying." Similarity, does not...

Can a court award attorney's feels when there was no civil proceeding or arbitration to resolve a dispute (only mediation)?

Your analysis seems reasonable although there may be facts or circumstances that might have an impact. Also, settlement agreements in the mediation...

I agree with my colleague. I would add that you can sue just about anyone for anything. But that is the wrong question. The question is whether...

Forced to sign promise note by franchisor. I never mailed him the original with the singature. Do I have to pay him?

You should contact an attorney in your area as to the application of the law to your specific facts. However, a contract is the agreement between...

I'm afraid I'll have to sign a non compete just to get a partnership agreement contract reviewed... how do I posture myself?

I agree with my colleague - this is a specific deal that requires a detailed factual, strategic and legal analysis by an experienced attorney who...

How should I go about crafting a creative rights contract?

There are simply too many issues and subtleties that you would be dealing with. Is the person going to be an employee or not? If not, you will...

Does anyone know what's the statute of limitations to file suit if landlord violates a section of the California Civil Code?

The question is too general to answer. What section of the California Code? What is the violation? There are situations where the redress is...

What does the following MIT open source License mean?

I agree with my colleagues. This is more in the nature of specific legal advice in connection with how a contract might impact your specific...

First look at the listing agreement to see how it can be terminated. If there is a provision for termination, then terminate it. Even if you...

In general, if someone changes your work without your permission they may be making a derivative work which would be an infringement of your...