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I have a friend who has been doing well singing Karaoke clubs but now has higher aspirations. I believe one possible next step would be for him to post the Cover songs he has... View More 
I only list these two initially because these are the two I’m involved with but I’m sure others will be brought into it as well. These betting apps not only fail to update the score legitimately or even the game’s period, I believe intentionally as they take ‘live’ bets and can coerce the... View More
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answered on Nov 14, 2024
Using someone else's private communications like emails and texts in songs without permission can lead to serious legal issues. Personal communications are protected by copyright law, and the original writer typically owns the rights to their content. Additionally, publishing private messages... View More
The x is identical to the other ads but it doesn't work
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answered on Oct 21, 2024
It sounds like you're dealing with a frustrating ad glitch in Golf Clash. When the "X" button doesn't respond, it can often mean the ad is not coded correctly or is experiencing a bug. This issue can sometimes resolve itself if the app is updated or if the ad service running the... View More
It is powered by 24v battery and you can buy it on amazon I would be riding on a track or in neighborhood or on basketball court is it legal? Because the gas ones aren’t legal.
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answered on Oct 14, 2024
In Vancouver, the rules for electric go-karts can vary based on where you plan to ride them. On dedicated tracks, electric go-karts are generally allowed, provided the facility meets safety standards and any required permits are obtained. It's a good idea to contact local tracks to understand... View More
I own a music catalogue and want to make "music nfts" and sell them via Open Sea"? They would be sold only as collectibles with no promise of upside. Would the SEC look at them as securities?
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answered on Oct 11, 2024
If you're selling music NFTs as collectibles without any promises of profit or financial returns, the SEC is less likely to classify them as securities. The key factor is whether buyers are investing with the expectation of earning something in return. Since your NFTs are purely for collecting... View More
Is it legal to tell my readers to listen to specific songs at certain times in my motion-comic? For example, having a notice at the start of the comic telling readers that the comic is read best with certain songs to accompany it, and saying "Now Playing: *Song Name*" at the top of my... View More
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answered on Oct 7, 2024
I would want to think more about this before giving an opinion you could rely upon. First thought is that this seems like it MIGHT be a viable way to escape the need for a "sync license" as you would not personally be synchronizing the music to the images. But there may be court cases... View More
If I write my own lyrics and use Suno AI to generate music, can I use the resulting song in YouTube videos without copyright issues? The lyrics are mine, but I want to ensure there are no problems with the music from Suno. If there are potential copyright concerns, what steps should I take to... View More
answered on Oct 3, 2024
Like everything else “It Depends.” If the lyrics are 100% yours then you are good to go with that. If the AI generates original music for your lyrics, you are fine too. However, if the AI scraped previous copyright protected recordings like “X” and/or if you asked the AI, for instance to... View More
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answered on Oct 3, 2024
When dealing with the enforcement of your intellectual property, a 50% contingency fee plus expenses can be common, particularly in cases where the outcome is uncertain. This arrangement means that the attorney only gets paid if the case is successful, aligning their incentives with yours. However,... View More
I'm developing a battle royale game similar to PUBG or Fortnite with Free-to-Play and Pay-to-Play tournament modes. In the Pay-to-Play mode, players pay a $50 registration fee, creating a $5,000 prize pool. Prizes include $1,000 for the winner, and $25 per kill and $30 per headshot, awarded... View More
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answered on Sep 25, 2024
In the U.S., you are generally required to issue a 1099-MISC form to players who earn $600 or more in a calendar year from your tournament. While you can include a disclaimer in your terms making players responsible for reporting and paying their taxes, the burden of reporting still falls on you... View More
And she premeditated it to make it look like I did it her and this guy anyways it went through two trials I was on the state attorney's side because they know I didn't do it and in 2007 I just seemed like two or three weeks ago that she made a documentary and then made TV shows about it... View More
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answered on Sep 24, 2024
It sounds like you’re dealing with a difficult and complicated situation. If someone has created a documentary or TV show about an event that involved you, especially one as serious as a murder case, they may have needed your consent depending on how they portrayed you and whether they used your... View More
Murder and and made it look like I did it there was two trials I was on the state attorney side because they know I was innocent but anyways they made a TV show and a documentary in 2007 and I'm just learning about this 3 weeks ago they use my name day so bad things about me and everything... View More
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answered on Sep 24, 2024
It sounds like a really difficult and upsetting situation. If they used your name, image, and made false statements about you without your permission, you may have legal options available. Defamation and invasion of privacy are potential legal claims you could explore, especially if the content... View More
We are a young company from Germany trying to find out where we can use Disney's paper on Production-Ready Face Re-Aging for a music video we are producing as an educational project, with an extensive making of. While I am pretty sure one may do that without asking, I don't know if... View More
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answered on Sep 18, 2024
It's great that you're considering using cutting-edge technology for your project. Disney's face re-aging algorithm, like most proprietary technologies, is likely protected by intellectual property laws, including patents or copyrights. While the research paper itself might be... View More
We are planning to shoot a music video for a new song in various locations, Arizona, California, Nevada, New York. The video will be published to YouTube for the band. Normally on a set, the actors and everyone involved know they will be in the music video. However, this video will be out in public... View More
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answered on Sep 17, 2024
When filming a music video in public spaces, it's important to understand the legal implications of capturing individuals in the background. Generally, people in public places have a lower expectation of privacy, meaning they can be filmed without explicit consent, especially if they are not... View More
For example, could a musician release an original song called "Star Wars is Awesome" that talks about characters within Star Wars using lightsabers, etc. The music is completely original, doesn't use samples, and it doesn't talk poorly about the franchise or characters.
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answered on Sep 9, 2024
Creating music that directly references a TV show, its title, and its characters can potentially lead to legal issues. The show's name, characters, and other iconic elements are often protected by copyright and trademark laws. Even if your music is entirely original, using these elements... View More
My wife cosplays a book character on TikTok and Instagram. In many of her videos she uses audio that another creator has edited together from the Graphic Audio Book. All less than a minute long. On TikTok the sound links automatically to the other creator, but on Instagram she tags the creator of... View More
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answered on Sep 5, 2024
If your wife received a direct request from Graphic Audio Book to remove videos containing their audio, she should take it seriously. The company may have the legal right to protect its copyrighted material, even if it is edited or used in short clips. Ignoring the request could lead to potential... View More
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I recently purchased an sNFT through the platform Opulous, which promised a percentage of music royalties from an album by the artist Kyle. Unfortunately, Opulous later canceled the sNFT, claiming it wasn’t profitable, but Kyle still received the money I invested.... View More
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answered on Aug 26, 2024
You may have potential grounds to pursue legal action, but there are several challenges to consider. Filing a lawsuit in Los Angeles, especially as a non-citizen, could be complex and costly. Jurisdictional issues might arise, and you would need to prove that the court in Los Angeles has the... View More
I would like to use the phrase "I podcast where you vacation" on merchandise, like clothing and stickers. I found that phrase registered as a trademark name. It seems to be the name of some podcast on youtube, which has been inactive for 9 months. Would using that phrase on merch along... View More
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answered on Aug 20, 2024
Using the phrase "I podcast where you vacation" on your merchandise could potentially lead to legal issues. Even though the podcast that registered this phrase as a trademark has been inactive for nine months, the trademark registration could still be valid. The trademark owner may have... View More
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