As a teacher, if I develop a strategy while teaching in a public school classroom, is the strategy mine that I can copyright?

Copyright law protects works that are fixed into a tangible medium of expression. So, only the materials themselves can be protected (i.e.,...

Is it a crime to watch scenes or parts of copyrighted movies and shows on Youtube and other User-Generated Content websites?

Watching does not constitute copyright infringement. Infringement is the unauthorized copying, distribution or public display of copyrighted...

If the singers and dancers I recorded at church gave me permission to upload their performance to social media, Is it legal?

You seem to be covered by the performers, but the rights to the music may not yet be cleared. If you have permission from the performers to post...

This is a very popular scam and you should avoid it at all costs. Traditionally, the business of a record label is to invest in a recording artist...

Great question. The answer is more yes than no. You can draw whom ever you want. However, celebrities are generally protected from use of their...

Can I use both a work-for-hire contract for a script and a collaboration agreement for development of the story concept?

Yes, using both agreements shouldn't be a problem. The work-for-hire agreement will be what you use to show transfer of ownership with the...

Royal percent question.

I mostly agree with Ms. Koslyn, there is probably nothing you can do now that the agreement is signed. Still, you want to get into the habit of...

What legal document should be signed so that our partner can't legally sue at a later date?

A partnership is created by two or more people agreeing to enter a venture for profit. Non-liability limiting partnerships (or "general"...

How can I terminate a recording contract early from a label that became volitile and made me feel threatened?

Disputes regarding recording agreements are very fact specific and it's difficult to answer this question generally. My best recommendation is to...

Need a intellectual property lawyer who can help me get started in the music production business, contracts etc.

While I also agree with the recommendation that you may want to consult with an attorney licensed in the state you expect to base your business,...