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Who owns a band's sound recordings?

He does not own these works. The minute you wrote those lyrics, they were …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 year ago

Are verbal agreements regarding the ownership of a business enforceable?

As I am sure that you know, a written contract is the best source …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 2 years ago

Can my lawyer legally hold my tax check in his trust account?

If you owe your attorney, it may make more sense to pay him a …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 2 years ago

Are making recordings of broadway shows considered illegal?

1) Yes, it is illegal. It violation of the show's intellectual property rights, the …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 2 years ago

For minors to pay on-line what legal safeguards need to be in place?

May I also add that minors are not usually carrying credit cards that are …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 3 years ago