Can my employer force me to develop a work that is copyrighted by me? Would I have a legal case if they do?

Number one, no one can force you to do anything. Number two, there are many questions a competent attorney would need to ask before advising you...

You never have to hire a lawyer. You always have the choice to go it alone. However, if you do no have the expertise to negotiate such an...

Is the risk too high for us if use this brand name now?

My initial response is "quite possibly." Without more facts, no competent attorney will be able to provide you with specific advice. Consult with...

Need info for my husband whose socialite grandparents & father passed away when he was a child

First, this is not a personal injury matter, it is best addressed by a probate or estate lawyer. Secondly, neither you nor your husband "may" have...

Can I cancel a contract with an Attorney

The simple answer is YES you can cancel a contract with a lawyer. In fact, you can cancel almost any agreement,, but know that there may be...

How do I protect my self from someone forcing me to option my script to them or their gonna steal it?

First, no one can force you to do anything you don't want to do. Secondly, registering your creative content with the WGA is not the same as...

Selected as the best answer

Do I have the rights to credit a speaker using their name and photo to a presentation I own the rights to on a promotional page?

It's hard to know what your rights are until a lawyer reads the agreement. It depends on the language of the contract, and the way you've...

As for names, while a name can sometimes be protected by trademark, last year the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board rejected quite a few trademark...

I want to use a few words from a song I like on a teeshirt and i am wondering if that is legal or not.

The general rule of copyright law is unless your use falls in the authorized category or fair use, you are wise to ask for permission. A...

I gave someone money that passed away and i have a document showing it. How should I get my money?

It really depends on the type of agreement you had with the decedent. You stated that you "gave someone money...." You did not say you loaned...