You have two different questions. First, as to who owns the copyright to the pictures of you, the person who took the picture usually does. Unless...

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THOUSANDS OF BOOK QUESTIONS under the generic name "AfterBook" - copyright infringement? Let's go through it concise:

Your question isn't explicitly stated, but seems to be, "can we do this?" I have real concerns that if you use books that are not in the public...

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Intellectual property infringement (copyright, trademark, patent) infringement does not require guilty knowledge or intent to create liability. You...

I want to appeal against a civil judgment against both me and my corporation.

First, your appeal has to be timely. This is extremely important. Second, you can appeal here in California without a surety bond, but the winning...

How different does an idea have to be from an existing patent in order to receive another patent?

Your statement seems to be mixing up patents and trademarks, which, although the are processed through the same office, are very different...

I'm recording my music and i want to become professional in this field so when should i apply for some loan to improve Band.

I don't see a legal question here that we lawyers can help with. Lawyers are not the best people to ask for advice about money. If we were good at...

Let's say I get sued for using embedding a youtube video or linking to an article. My site is commercial. How much can I lose?

Congress has given courts the authority to impose what are called "statutory damages" for works that are timely registered (within 90 days of...

I just looked at an Annuity Contract I was asked to sign. The company I signed it with did not exist when this was executed.

That the company was not in existence when you signed the contract does not necessarily mean there was fraud (though it certainly can mean that)....

I am a member of an LLC that s being sued. We have no funds to retain an attorney, what to do?

If the LLC does not respond, the plaintiff will take its default, meaning that the LLC cannot participate in the case any further. Eventually the...

I started my own Sole Prop PR company because I am getting enough work as a freelancer that I feel its time to be offical .

Any business lawyer would find this rather straightforward, and there are several good ones in your area here on Avvo. Most lawyers bill (at best)...