Can an LLC owner hide financials report from its members?

This sounds strange. LLCs do not operate by volunteers. If you are a legal member (owner) of the company, you should be receiving a K-1 each year...

What do I make a musician's song into a full length movie?

You need permission from the songwriter or other potential holders of copyright in this particular Nickelback song to create a derivative work of...

If your logo is wholly unrelated in design to the school's logo, you are likely ok as to copyright protections. If your logo is derived from the...

Does adding a word to a trademark eliminate infringement upon someone else's trademark?

Your first step is to consult with local intellectual property counsel about what rights you have based on when usage of the names began and what...

Is it common for companies to claim rights over a screen-name used on their service?

This is a common provision in Terms of Service for video games. While screen names are generally not copyrightable alone, they may accompany a...

How best to check for old copyright registrations?

It can be tricky to determine existing copyright status for materials you reference so I also recommend that you consult with California...

The above answers all provide good guidance. A lot of money has gone into creating the commercial value of NFL players. If you trade on that by...

Majority member of my LLC may be screwing us?

I agree with the above answer. Ask for the last several years of financial statements and tax returns and with the help of your CPA and/or lawyer,...

I have a neighboring rights contract i wanted to have someone review it for me i was wondering how much that would be?

I also advise that you find out how much the royalties are and potentially could be. If minimal, it may not be worth pursuing. Do some research...

How does an LLC transition when the majority shareholder withdraws?

I agree with the above answers. Also, LLC Operating Agreements sometimes have provisions in them that give the LLC a right of first purchase...