How can I post a video on youtube, of my own written lyrics to a popular song. Without copyright?Similar to parody wthout comedy

Typical lawyer answer: it depends. Fair use is a defense that you can raise IF you get sued. And it is a very gray area of law, so it would be...

The legal standard is whether there's a likelihood of consumer confusion. It sounds like there might be. You should contact local counsel to...

I'm going to re-post this in the criminal law section. They'll be better suited to help you out.

Right to perform

You should probably have a written agreement in place. He would also be entitled to royalties since he's a song writer. You may want to talk to...

Hello, It's probably not a good idea. The Dallas Cowboys have multiple trademarks and selling a product with their name would definitely create...

Hi, my grandmother says she is going to press charges against me for fraud because of some missing money.

Hello, I'm from Indiana myself originally. I'm going to re-post this in the criminal law section. They'll be able to help you a lot better with...

3d printing replicas?

Hello, First of all, I think it depends on what the prop is. If it's something general (like a gun or a knife), then I don't think there's going...

What is a cause of action in a civil case?

Hello, I've included the definition in a link for you. Essentially, a cause of action is "the basis of a lawsuit founded on legal grounds and...

If I'm writing a book, how safe is my title and is any trademarking or copyrighting needed?

The only thing I would add is that you should still be cautious about using a popular title for your book. There could be an argument that the...

DOES A HIP HOP AND URBAN MEDIA SITE HAVE THE RIGHT TO POST MY VIDEOS

You may want to speak with local counsel who is familiar with New Jersey privacy laws. If your goal is to remove the video, then a cease and desist...