If a person signed a book publishing agreement with literary publisher a long time ago, can I get out of the agreement?

First, let me say if the book contract consisted of only 5 paragraphs, it was not likely a reputable publisher. Most likely a vanity press. But be...

UPTO denied trademark that will make me money in long term. Is it legal?

I am sorry, but this a little funny-- the idea that you think you have a right to a trademark. It is a privilege, not a right, and certain rules...

Do I have to pay loyalty to composers for live performances?

The Copyright law provides that a copyright owner has a number if exclusive rights. However, there are several exceptions to their exclusive right....

Can I sue my parent?

The answer will also depend on the terms of the agreement your mom had with the government. The fact that your mom transferred benefits to you,...

Is there a way to submit a marketing idea to manufacturing and distributing companies and legally bind them if they use it?

FYI, ideas are not protected by copyright, so your idea alone could not be protected. However, you may have some rights IF you have them sign...

So I need to be prepared to get a defense attorney?

First let me say, if you have copies of texts, then in most states you can potentially prove a writing, sufficient for a contract. BUT, it depends...

Does a minor's IOU contain the power of law？

Contract law is state law, which means each state has its own set of rules, regarding the creation, enforcement, and breach of agreements. In most...

While I agree with my colleagues that you can definitely terminate a lawyer/client relationship at anytime, there appears to be more to this...

I want to start a direct sales company here in VA. Would it be best to do it as an LLC?

Whether or not to form a business as an LLC, as opposed to a C-corporation, an S-corporation, a Benefit Corporation or some other entity is...

Hi, what are the advantages/disadvantages of registering a sound recording vs, registering a song.

If you are the author of both the lyrics and the melody, plus you have recorded that music in some format, then you should register both the...