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I was featured on a TV show that was broadcast nationally. I did not give consent to use my image or voice. I am easily identifiable. Can I sue them?

Answered 2 years and 2 months ago by Nancy J Flint (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
The right to prevent the use of your image/likeness/voice is the right of publicity, or the right of privacy. These rights vary from state to state but generally prohibit the use of your likeness or image for commercial purposes. There are exceptions to these rights, again depending on each particular state law. New York, for example, says that "fleeting" appearances do not infringe a person's right of publicity. There are also First Amendment rights that can allow the use of someone's image without their consent, such as for news reporting. This is a very complicated area of law and you should consult with an attorney to go over all of the facts to determine if you have a claim. ... Read More
The right to prevent the use of your image/likeness/voice is the right of publicity, or the right of privacy. These rights vary from state to state... Read More

my pregant daughter was fired today while on a medical leave is that legal in nj?

Answered 13 years and 4 months ago by attorney Hilary B. Miller   |   1 Answer
Quite possibly. A pregnant employee may be fired for any reason that a non-pregnant employee can be fired. You don't provide any facts from which it can be concluded that the termination was wrongful.
Quite possibly. A pregnant employee may be fired for any reason that a non-pregnant employee can be fired. You don't provide any facts from which it... Read More

What laws are involved if you have a membership website and offer the members the chance of winning money if they join in exchange for a documentary.

Answered 13 years and 6 months ago by Nancy J Flint (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Games of chance are governed by each state individually. You need to consult someone who knows the laws in the state or states that you intend to operate.
Games of chance are governed by each state individually. You need to consult someone who knows the laws in the state or states that you intend to... Read More

can i use characters from movie clips on my youtube commercial? can i have an impersonator use film of different celebrities and voice over my commerc

Answered 13 years and 6 months ago by Nancy J Flint (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
The short answer is no, not without authorization from the owner of the rights in those characters. And many of the owners of popular characters are strong enforcers of their rights. Same with celebrities - you cannot use their likeness, image, voice, either directly or through an impersonator where it is clear who is being impersonated, to offer commercial goods/services without their permission. The laws on the celebrity "right of publicity" varies from state to state, but if you are going to be on YouTube, you will have to comply with all of those laws and not just your state's laws.... Read More
The short answer is no, not without authorization from the owner of the rights in those characters. And many of the owners of popular characters are... Read More

What rights do i have if someone copyrighted a song i wrote? even if i have recorded performances before they copy-wrote the song? what can i do?

Answered 13 years and 10 months ago by Nancy J Flint (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Generally, the authors of a creative work, like a song, own the copyright in the work. If multiple people co-wrote the song, then there are multiple copyright owners and each of them can do whatever they want with the work. When you say the band members "copy-wrote" one of your songs, are you saying that they registered the copyright with the United States Copyright Office? If they did not list you as an author, their registration could be invalid for fraud. That means if you continued to play or publish or do anything else with your song, they would not be successful on a copyright infringement claim against you on the grounds that their registration is invalid. There are a lot of other facts that could change the result, though, so you should consult an attorney knowledgeable in this field to discuss your particular situation. ... Read More
Generally, the authors of a creative work, like a song, own the copyright in the work. If multiple people co-wrote the song, then there are multiple... Read More
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