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2 Answers | Asked in Entertainment / Sports, Gaming and Internet Law for New York on
Q: I want to create a website that hosts fantasy football contests for money. Is this legal?

I want to host survivor pools (contestants pick a winner of an NFL game each week) and season long contests (contestants will create a lineup each week picking from a pool of NFL players, accumulating a score correlating to how the NFL player performs that week). Is this legal? Are these... View More

Eddie Burnett
Eddie Burnett
answered on Apr 3, 2024

Many states have laws specifically addressing gambling. Some have exceptions for "games of skill," but the definitions and interpretations vary. In most states, to avoid gambling issues, there have to be no entry fees and prizes must be predetermined and not based on entry fee totals.

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2 Answers | Asked in Copyright and Intellectual Property for Wisconsin on
Q: Can independent media, with permission from a promoter of an event, film and post videos on YouTube/Facebook?

There is an association that "signed" a contract to a third party that allows for them to have full media rights for any event that the association has. The association has contracts with promoters of an event to bring a show to the event. Does the promoter have to agree in the contract... View More

Eddie Burnett
Eddie Burnett
answered on Apr 3, 2024

Generally, yes, independent media may film and post videos of an event with the promoter's permission. However, If the event features music, separate copyright permissions for that music are likely required to avoid copyright infringement on platforms like YouTube.

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2 Answers | Asked in Copyright and Intellectual Property for Washington on
Q: If you have been selling fanart (possibly illegally) what is the process if the copyright holder decides to take action?

I have heard that most people selling fan art are small enough that they never end up getting in trouble, and I watched a lot of youtube videos where they said the most common first response if someone's art gets popular enough to be noticed is to get a 'cease and desist' letter.. is... View More

Eddie Burnett
Eddie Burnett
answered on Apr 5, 2024

The copyright holder (or their legal team) often starts by sending a cease and desist letter. After the cease and desist, there might be a period of negotiation or mediation to try and resolve the situation without going to court. This could involve agreeing to cease sales permanently, potentially... View More

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3 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights, Entertainment / Sports and Internet Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: Do I need a civil rights Attorney, or Music Attorney?

I am an independent musician who has been in dispute with a social media platform. If I feel I was discriminate against for several reasons and can prove it, and would like to take legal action. Do I contact a civil rights attorney, or a music attorney? Thanks in advance.

Eddie Burnett
Eddie Burnett
answered on Apr 2, 2024

For a dispute with a social media platform where you believe discrimination occurred, a civil rights attorney would be the best first contact. Music attorneys typically handle issues related to contracts, royalties, and intellectual property within the music industry itself.

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1 Answer | Asked in Communications Law for Kentucky on
Q: Are programs allowed to record your voice without consent? How would I go about pursuing legal action?

Hello, I wanted to inquire about something if you have the time. (Sorry if this is the wrong place to ask this question) Yesterday my friend and I were playing a game, and we noticed something concerning. The game seems to be always taking voice input from the player, even if you were to... View More

Eddie Burnett
Eddie Burnett
answered on Apr 6, 2024

Check the software/company's terms of service or privacy policy to see if they disclose anything about recording voice data and check your state/country's laws on recording to be sure you have a solid claim.

2 Answers | Asked in Copyright, Entertainment / Sports and Intellectual Property for Michigan on
Q: How can I as a filmmaking student contact DC Comics and try to get authorization in order to use their characters?
Eddie Burnett
Eddie Burnett
answered on Apr 1, 2024

DC Comics (Licensing Department):

rightspermissions@dcentertainment.com

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