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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
answered on Jan 10, 2024
You need to consult with an experienced entertainment lawyer and have them review the proposed agreement and give your their opinion before signing anything.
I havent been able to get a clear answer on this. If DFS is not regulated and taxed in NC then i shouldn't have to pay state taxes on my yearly winnings right? Only Federal taxes. If so what is it taxed under and at what %
answered on Jun 17, 2019
Wrong. The income is taxable, whether legal or not. Same as for income from embezzlement, illegal drug sales, or racketeering.
Creating a website that creates profit, however, I want to know if I'm able to use song titles without any of their physical content (for example without their lyrics or digital media). I only need the titles.
Thank you for your time.
answered on Apr 13, 2018
I’m inclined to say yes, but definitely would need more info regarding the intended use. Feel free to email me at: Jason@altviewlawgroup.com to discuss
This website and web service would allow users to upload their screenshots from video games and share it with their friends. There is more to it, but as far as legal, would it be copyright or other IP conflicts if users screenshot their own in-game experience and upload it to the site and share it.... View More
answered on May 18, 2017
If you're going to allow users to post potentially infringing material, you should become familiar with the DMCA takedown process and register a DMCA takedown agent with the U.S. Copyright Office. Qualifying for the DMCA safe harbor would shift the concerns of copyright infringement from you... View More
answered on Feb 9, 2017
The process to trademark a name or logo, as well as other informational resources, can be found at: https://www.uspto.gov/trademark
It looks like there is a trademark pending for "DAB ON 'EM".
answered on Jan 19, 2016
You are right. DAB ON 'EM is a pending application for use in clothing. It has also been used in many other ways. Therefore, it is possible to commit an infringement if you use it on a t-shirt.
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