Independent contractors own the copyright of the works they create in the absence of a written document signed by them transferring copyright to...

Plagiarism has no meaning legally. Plagiarism is a concept created by academics to make sure they get credit for ideas when there is no legal basis...

What can I legally do?

Your biggest problem may be possible complaints about violations of the school honor code. Your risk from copyright holders is small. Your risk...

Can I sell (=make profit of) this type of jewelry or will it be a copyright issue?

As with many things in life, the answer to your questions are: "It depends." As far as both of your questions go, your conduct could be an...

What recourse do I have when another company stole a design and is now marketing it on one of their products?

Sometimes the most difficult part of protecting your design is finding the person who infringed your rights. If you can identify the competitor,...

Can I copyright my original music that had already been copyrighted by me back in the 1990's?

Your copyright is good for the life of the author plus 75 years, so there is no need for you to re-register any previous works that you have...

Will add more details in the comment, since I ran out of room. Basically, I afraid if I complain to corporate they will fire me

Sometimes your best option to a bad employer is to find a better job.

Can she evict me for not paying rent even though payment amounts and date are not included in the agreement?

You have a question as to who owns the trailer. Depending on the agreement you made, you may own the trailer and be paying off a note. Trailers...

Is me signing my wife's name on a contract for goods legally binding?

Your wife probably is not liable on the personal guarantee. But, it is possible that you are. Under common law, you can use any name you like...

How can an auto insurance company deny a claim against a minor who was innocent in a car accident that totaled both vehicles?

Generally in cases such as you describe, attorneys take the case on contingency; that is, they do not require attorney fees unless they recover...