Sir I am a freelancer photographer

The problem is contract. See Intellectual Property counsel with contract litigation experience. Evaluate the value of the effort v. the cost for...

Question re: copyright fair use and public online discussion groups

Copyright protection is not generally realized for short phrases and hence, as described by the Asker, would probably not exist for the...

What law prevents a lawyer in California from using a client's name on his or her website without permission?

Rule of Ethics differ between states. Since court documents are generally known or seen by only a few individuals they may be considered as not...

If I alter a frame captured from a movie, may I use it as commentary in an unrelated work?

Short phrases are not generally protected by copyright. See Intellectual Property counsel.

Can I get the url based on my use and trademark registration from these people?

Contact Intellectual Property counsel re: cybersquatting. Without the examination of details it will be impossible to assist on this forum.

Can someone legally use my name and life story in their publicity ad, or to solicit donations without my permission? Can I sue?

It is unlikely that the Asker can take action. This may be a tort and subject to a statute of limitation which has likely passed. Does the state...

Can I copy data from business "X" website to complete that business's unclaimed profile on yelp?

Yes with the permission of company "X". Without permission assume that "X" does not want to be on your website. Your completion of the "X"...

Logo on cap - can it be done? It's not copyright - copyright doesn't protect short phrases, usually. But rather Trademark. Is the logo used...

Cease and Desist Letter

An attorney indicating an Intellectual Property are of law likely has awareness of Copyright Law and can write a letter for you. However, any...

Can a public library use the Star Wars quote "The force is strong with this one" as part of a library card registration drive?

Probably. It the phrase is a trademark it is unlikely that the library provides similar products or services or that the use will dilute. A short...