It will depend both on the terms of your parole and how your jurisdiction defines lotteries and gaming establishments. The New York State Gaming...

Is it considered non-commercial use to use photos from a hotel website on a blog, would like to promote showing & description?

Your use sounds commercial, even if you say that it is not. You're talking about projects, deadlines, publicity. That's generally indicative of a...

I received a cease and desist letter from abercrombie, what should I do?, I do sell a lot of clothing on ebay.

We'd need more information and to see the letter to know more. They could be objecting to how your eBay store looks. They could be objecting to...

Can you capture the video and audio of an online video game with other people without their knowledge?

It will depend on a number of factors, and it is always a risk. Kentucky, as far as I can tell, is a "one-party consent" state, meaning only one...

Will i be sued if i say game stops name in an abridged parody online without monetizing it

The answer unfortunately is, it depends. You can be sued for just about anything -- whether there is a legitimate cause of action behind the...

Strictly speaking, yes, you could face liability. It certainly depends how close to the original rules your variant is. Realistically speaking,...

A video rental company is threatening to issue a warrant for my arrest for a movie and game i rentend from them

A video rental company cannot issue a warrant for your arrest. The only thing they can really do is file a police report (which they probably won't...

Do I need to get permission in order to use a name of a gun in my video game

The answer here is slightly more complex, as recently EA has announced that they will no longer be seeking licenses to use guns in their video...

I am writing a memoir and I want to incorporate MANY lyrics from one band, Taking Back Sunday. How do I go about doing this?

Can start with their label. "Tell all Your Friends" and "Where you Want To Be" were released on Victory Records. "Louder Now", "New Again", and...

Do I need permission to use Microsoft published games in a LAN (in person) gaming tournament ? I will be charging entry fees.

Strictly speaking, no you usually do not. However, in the process of hosting a successful LAN tournament (which is not an easy task if you don't...