Is it against copyright law for a school district to provide assessment instruction manuals to a parent?

It depends on the licensing arrangement between the test provider and the school district. Many times test providers consider their questions and...

The jurisdictional limit for small claims in CA is $10K, so you may be in Superior Court. Regardless, you should consult an attorney to provide you...

This is a really interesting question. My first instinct is that yes, you could be liable for direct infringement if there is substantial...

There could be a likelihood of confusion between the two marks, but a full-blown analysis of all the factors would be needed to assess the risks....

How can i find out if a competitor has a IP and copy write on the words "monster oysters" if they do can/do I have to change it

Sounds like you received a cease & desist letter regarding a trademark. You need to have an attorney look at it and apprise you of your rights.

It depends on what the contract says and whether it has a way to cancel without penalty. You should have it reviewed by an attorney before making...

How can I obtain a vendor agreement with a "time is of the essence" clause and penalty if not performed on time?

That type of clause would help, but a promise to indemnify your business for any losses might have more teeth. You should consult any attorney to...

What kind of permission I need to use a real famous person in my screen play. This is a biographic story, but not documentary

The only thing I would add to the answers already given is that because the journalist is from England as are his living relatives, you may need to...

How can I avoid being sued in a marketing contract?

These would be included in a "warranties and indemnification" section of your contract. I wouldn't try drafting these by yourself-you should hire...

Municipalities have different rules regarding business licenses, so you need to check the requirements in your area. Your bigger issue is that you...