Publication of copyrighted material would constitute infringement. But private, non-commercial use of a copy when you have a license right to...

What does the following snippet mean "People should own their information." on FB?

Content that you create is owned by you as an individual. One is also entitled to control private information about oneself. But you can license...

A volleyball parent sent an email to the coach questioning playing time and his decisions to put in players.

There are always two answers: the legal and the practical. The legal answer may be that no action exists at law. Or, perhaps there is an action...

What are the copyright issues regarding paintings based off of song lyrics?

This is a very nuanced area of copyright law. If you just copied an album cover, that would be infringement, absent a specific defense like...

I'm looking to create a college Basketball board game. I know I cannot use a nickname or a logo, but what about just the schools

This is indeed a more complex area than just producing a "yes" or "no" answer. Since commercial exploitation of the game is presumed, careful...

What are the legal ramifications of reviewing a company's service or product without their explicit permission?

The 1st amendment protects your right to state opinions about a company's services or products. Just be careful to limit your comments to...

How is AHRA upheld when the material copied is for personal usage? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audio_Home_Recording_Act

More information would be required before an answer could be formulated. Namely, the circumstances, the content in question, and the proposed use.

I don't believe you need a lawyer at this point. Your local library will have some terrific books to help you educate yourself on copyright. ...

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You will need to do some research and find out who owns the rights. It might be the original filmmaker, a company that distributed or produced the...

I'm creating a social media site, what kind of attorney should represent me in legal matters?

The attorney should have a strong background in business law, intellectual property (copyright and trademark) and have a particularly strong...