I have compiled a spectacular CD of contemporary female blues artist. Can I publish this for sale? If not what do I have to do?

Not only do you need permission from the owners of all of the recordings before you can sell this complilation, you need such permission before you...

Do I need an attorney f I paid money into a vacation club and they did not fulfill their promises as expected in the contract.

If $600 is all that is at stake, it probably will not be cost effective to engage an attorney. Try to work it out directly with the other party....

Agreements made in contemplation of marriage must be in writing to be valid. Any verbal agreement will not be enforced in this case.

Combining my Christian based lyrics with copyrighted music:

What you describe does not sound like a parody to me. A parody must comment on, or make fun of, the original material. It sounds like you are...

Is the producer entiltled to a publisher's share of a track

A producer is not automatically entitled to any share in the publishing unless he is also a co-writer. However, you can give a producer a share in...

Is there copyright in a selfie?

Short answer: Yes. The person who takes a photo generally owns the copyright to the photo. There are all sorts of nuances to this rule. ...

How aggressively can copyright over standardized tests be enforced if there is no money being made off their use?

While I admire your goal, I would caution against this. Creating a derivative work is also an exclusive right held by the copyright holder. ...

For an unsigned band, what are normal %fee and %publishing a firm would request/retain for doing music placement on tv & film ?

You should definitely consult with an entertainment attorney before signing anything. You would need to provide more information. Specifically,...

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I bought an ebook on ebay and listed it, was contacted by copyright holder

The first sale doctrine allows you to sell a copy of a work that you legally purchased. It applies only to the actual copy that you purchased, and...

Question for Entertainment Attorneys/Music Related...

My colleagues are correct. The answer depends on the terms of the agreement between the artist and singer. Keep in mind that there need not be a...

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