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Are you allowed to accept or decline a case based on preference or religion?

Answered 11 years and 5 months ago by Evan T. Engler (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You can certainly accept or decline a case based on preference. I personally like to pick cases that are winners and decline cases that have no chance.
You can certainly accept or decline a case based on preference. I personally like to pick cases that are winners and decline cases that have no... Read Answer

Where can I go to obtain information regarding Adult Entertainment website regulations and legal requirements.

Answered 13 years and 6 months ago by attorney Hilary B. Miller   |   1 Answer
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There is no comprehensive source for this kind of information -- among other things because requirements may differ from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. Your best bet is to see an attorney who practices in this area to assist you in moving your business model forward. Depending on where you reside, you should have little difficulty in identifying such an attorney with a Google or Martindale search.... Read Answer
There is no comprehensive source for this kind of information -- among other things because requirements may differ from jurisdiction to... Read Answer

want to use two lines and a 13 note signature guitar lead in a song for recording. how to get permission? song very dissimilar from original.

Answered 13 years and 9 months ago by Nancy J Flint (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
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This can be a daunting task. To get permission, you must find out who owns the copyrights in the original song and you must get a license from all copyright owners. That includes the songwriting, publishing and sound recording rights. Check ASCAP, BMI and SESAC online records to find out the songwriters and publishers of the song. You will also need a license from the owner of the copyright in the sound recording that you want to use. It doesn't matter if your song overall is very dissimilar from the original song that you want to sample from, what matters is whether listeners can recognize the sampled parts as being from the original song. Below are the names of several companies that specialize in clearing samples and obtaining licenses. This is not an endorsement of these companies but rather are a reference to start your own research to see if you may want to have a third party help you rather than doing it yourself - which could be a minefield. DMG ClearancesWeb www.dmgclearances.com Music Resources, Inc.Web www.musicresources.com The Parker Music GroupWeb www.musicclearance.com... Read Answer
This can be a daunting task. To get permission, you must find out who owns the copyrights in the original song and you must get a license from all... Read Answer

Regarding to the Freedom of Information Act, may a website, business, etc obtain a public record regarding your person to use as entertainment?

Answered 13 years and 11 months ago by Nancy J Flint (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
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Your question is about your right of publicity, meaning can someone else use your image/voice for their commercial gain without your permission. The right of publicity is different in every state. If the website is put up for commercial purposes, then you can enforce the rights of any state where the use violates the right of publicity and there is no exception because these were public records.... Read Answer
Your question is about your right of publicity, meaning can someone else use your image/voice for their commercial gain without your permission. The... Read Answer

Can I recover damages/legal fees from the plaintiff in a music copyright infringement case where I was granted declaratory judgment (case dismissed)?

Answered 14 years and a month ago by Nancy J Flint (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
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Did you request attorney's fees from the Court in the lawsuit? If so, you should file a motion for an award of attorney's fees as the Copyright Act allows for a prevailing party to be awarded attorney's fees in particular cases
Did you request attorney's fees from the Court in the lawsuit? If so, you should file a motion for an award of attorney's fees as the Copyright Act... Read Answer

Can I recover damages/legal fees from the plaintiff in a music copyright case where I was granted declaratory judgment (case dismissed)?

Answered 14 years and a month ago by Nancy J Flint (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
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Did you ask for attorney's fees as part of your Answer or Counterclaim? If so, did the Judge rule on that request? Attorney's fees are not automatically awarded in copyright cases, but they can be awarded to a prevailing party. Also, you are entitled in any federal case to your costs but you have to submit them to the Court. ... Read Answer
Did you ask for attorney's fees as part of your Answer or Counterclaim? If so, did the Judge rule on that request? Attorney's fees are not... Read Answer
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