"SR" Sound Recording Copyright

If your only part in the recording and production of the song was to pay for the work and then sing on the track, then your copyrights are...

Non compete and trade secrets

In general, if you haven't signed any non-solicitation or non-competition agreement then contacting your former employer's clients is likely OK. ...

I have been paying for yard service monthly w/check that states it's for "yard work." It is a vacation home. The man collected c

First, you should send him a letter, return receipt requested, stating what you paid him, what you expected that he do for that money, and what you...

Utility Patent vs Patent Pending. What is a better choice for start ups?

If you file a provisional patent application (what you are probably referring to as a "patent pending"), then you'll have one year to file a...

Spam policy enforcement; Spamming Email Account Obtained Through Hacking

I can't imagine that your fee will be enforced if you actually went to court. First, the fact that the agreement is not one that required any...

Another pretty simple action for you to take is to notify Facebook. Posting nude photos, or otherwise harassing members is a violation of...

The answer to your question depends on what your employment agreement with Company A says. It may also depend on any contracts that Company A has...

I have been diagnosed with a rare genetic syndrome (DiGeorge). I am writing a book about my journey in life with this. I wasn't

Yes. You should have a simple agreement that grants you a copyright license to use the author's work in your book. An attorney with knowledge of...

Is a business in North Carolina allowed to charge a $2000 penalty fee if I break my contract by terminating my employment early

Generally, an employer cannot withhold or deduct money from your earned wages unless you have agreed to the deduction in writing. The specific...

Where is the line drawn between personal privacy online and public access?

It does bother many people, but very little information about a person is protected by law against disclosure in the US. There are some...