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If I make a song that use a recorded line from a movie (Arnold saying Hasta La Vista, Baby) in the song, can I legally sell it?
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Answered on July 08, 2011
The short answer is "Yes." Sampling is so rampant it is now an established part of the industry, and this is simply a bastardized version of...
If I'm a defendant and cross-complainant to a lawsuit, would the plaintiff also become a defendant?
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Answered on July 06, 2011
You are "Defendant/Cross-Complainant"
They are "Plaintiff/Cross-Defendant"
It's a bit clumsy linguistically, so if there is only one party on...
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I currently have a civil suit northern district, the defendant is requested the deposition of my wife With only 15 days notice.
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Answered on July 06, 2011
Generally the amount of notice required prior to a deposition is what is "reasonable." Caselaw construes that to be at least 7 days notice...
Do I have to respond to Plaintiff's written discovery request even when I haven't answered the complaint?
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Answered on July 06, 2011
The short answer is "Yes." You have to respond regardless of whether the pleadings are settled. If the discovery sought is objectionable, then you...
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USPTO cancellation of trademark petition
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Answered on July 06, 2011
As a general matter, your lawyer should protect you from any abusive conduct by the other side, which includes limiting your deposition to relevant...
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If a large corporation has sued me in a Federal CIvil case under their name and during the case this same company is bought up
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Answered on June 23, 2011
If you were permanently enjoined from certain conduct, then the injunction remains in force regardless of whether the company merger or was sold....
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Am I risking copyright infringement?
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Answered on June 20, 2011
In general, you are better off either taking photographs yourself of whatever you want to include in a book, or using items that are offered...
Can I resell retail candy and put my own customized packaging around it? Or is that violating some IP laws?
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Answered on June 15, 2011
Sorry, that's definitely a no-no. Just like you can't pour cheap whiskey into a Bushmills bottle and sell it as the real thing ("passing off"), you...
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If I uploaded a video on YouTube and it was a copyrighted music video, can I still go to jail even after I deleted it?
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Answered on June 15, 2011
To answer what appears to be the heart of your question, usually they don't go after you as a first-time, one-time violator. The RIAA obviously has...
Filing a Code of Civil Procedure 2031.010.
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Answered on June 13, 2011
Generally, 30 days is the rule. Plus 5 extra days for service by mail, or 2 extra days if you serve by overnight delivery. If you hand serve, then...