Is it possible to pay an artist (a flat fee) , without offering revenue and performance rights ?

The issue isn't whether legally that can be done . It can. The issue is whether an agreement can be reached on those terms. If it is going to be a...

What happen if i upload video of martial art from another martial art company and photo about them on youtube or facebook?

Before he or she could sue, the owner of the other video would have to register the copyright to the original. If the owner hasn't done so by now,...

Any information anyone can give me regarding 1099 employees/ contractor would be awesome. Do they have any rights?

You may be an employee, but there are a lot of issues that need to be discussed. One option that you may have is to file a claim with the...

What should my friend do?? my friend scare

There is not much that you can do to remedy your past infringements, other than delete all the files. The good news is that there is a new system...

The statute of limitations on a civil copyright violation, being a federal law, is governed by 17 USC sec. 507(b). It is three years from the date...

What are the elements of fraud you could use to charge an employee stealing from your organisation?

If you have an employee manual, it often has rules about what can be searched. You cannot search anything that is owned by the employee or is...

I am a freelance commercial producer. I am not represented by a company can I still do business with companies?

You have every right to act as a sole proprietor, dealing directly with both companies that hire you and the crew that you hire. Still, you may...

Is it illegal for me to sell my art?

We really can't answer without seeing your artwork. You can't use the images of any of the Beatles, or suggest that they sponsor your artwork....

Which form of Ownership is best.

If you require a license to practice your profession (lawyers, doctors, general contractors, barbers, etc.), then you cannot use the limited...

May I re-create (by drawing/using Adobe Illustrator) a photo and use it on my CD cover without licensing it?

I'm afraid that someone knowledgeable about copyright law and fair use will need to review both the original work and your work to make a decision....