What are the implications of the SDNY rejection of the Google Books settlement?

I'm not exactly sure what you are asking. The implication is that Google and the Authors Guild will go back and try to draft another Amended...

Yes, you would probably be trading on the celebrity's fame, which is of course why you are doing it. For that reason, there is a possibility that...

I wrote the lyrics, then asked my partner his opinon. He wants co-writing credits. Splitting profits - ok,writing credits - not

File a copyright registration on the version of the song *before* your partner made any contributions, on which you are clearly the sole author. ...

Yes you can dispute it, and actually disputing traffic tickets is fairly successful many times. And no, as an individual, there is nothing that...

Actually, there is an innocent infringer defense, but it only operates to reduce statutory damages. And on your facts, I doubt it would be...

I'm looking for a great patent attorney in Maryland or Northern Virginia. Any suggestions?

It seems like you've come to the right place. Doesn't AVVO list and rank lawyers for that area?

Is streaming illegal when the site does not have the rights to stream?

I agree with the first response, that some courts would rule that streaming is actually copying. The reason that is important is because there are...

How do I structure a new business under my already trademark business. A small retail internet business under my brand name?

It sounds like what you want to do is build a new brand by bootstrapping your old brand. If what you mean is that you have Brand X, and you now...

Would it be considered trademark infringement if....

Technically, the answer to your question is no. But I don't think the facts you put stated qualify as "different products." For trademarks,...

My son had a fall a few weeks ago--he was treated at a local hospital, now there is a big scar--malpractice?

You may have a cause of action for legal malpractice, if the doctor failed to exercise reasonable care. You should bring your son in to see...