Texas Entertainment Questions & Legal Answers

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What kind of lawyer do I need? We purchased solar panels that have never worked & company won't return our calls or emails.

Answered 4 years and a month ago by Mr. Paul C. Van Slyke (Unclaimed Profile) | 1 Answer

For your non-working solar panels, you need a consumer protection lawyer or a deceptive trade practice lawyer.

Someone selling my music with out my consent.

Answered 7 years and 8 months ago by attorney Renea Overstreet | 1 Answer

Do you remember if you signed something when you did the recordings? If so, you should read through the papers to see if you sold the rights to the music your recorded. If you have the rights to the music, you could start with a cease and desist letter, but you would likely have to sue him to make him stop selling your music and using your pictures.... Read Answer

Do you remember if you signed something when you did the recordings? If so, you should read through the papers to see if you sold the rights to the... Read Answer

In need of entertainment attorney for award-winning writer’s first film project in Austin Tx

Answered 8 years and 2 months ago by Mr. Paul C. Van Slyke (Unclaimed Profile) | 1 Answer

I need to know more about the scope of the project before quoting a fee. Please call me at 713-735-4129 Paul C. VanSlyke www.paulvanslyke.com Hooverslovacek 5051 Westheimer Suite 1200 Houston TX 77056

I need to know more about the scope of the project before quoting a fee. Please call me at 713-735-4129 Paul C.... Read Answer

If I want to write a tribute with the title "Thank You to the Lengend (example, famous person). can I use their name.

Answered 8 years and 3 months ago by Mr. Paul C. Van Slyke (Unclaimed Profile) | 1 Answer

The right of publicity is the issue you must contend with. You can use the famous person's name in the title if and only if you do not imply endorsement or approval of your book by the famous person. You should have a preface in the book that says clearly and unmistakably that the tribute and the book are not authorized by the famous person. You should give credit by name to all your sources for material in the book. To be sure and before you complete the book, you should consult with a lawyer experienced in the right of publicity.... Read Answer

The right of publicity is the issue you must contend with. You can use the famous person's name in the title if and only if you do not imply... Read Answer

I have an exclusivity contract with the cast of a reality TV show on Nat Geo. Contract was signed before Nat Geo stole the idea and cast from my idea.

Answered 9 years and 2 months ago by Mr. Paul C. Van Slyke (Unclaimed Profile) | 1 Answer

Unless you signed an agreement with Nat Geo releasing your rights to the the reality show, Nat Geo breached its contract with you. You have the legal right to sue for breach of contract and violation of your confidential relationship with Nat Geo. Paul VanSlyke, Attorney at Law ... Read Answer

Unless you signed an agreement with Nat Geo releasing your rights to the the reality show, Nat Geo breached its contract with you. You have the... Read Answer

HiI am an abduction survivor and am seeking an attorney regarding my memoir. I would also like to get it to film as well. Any suggestions are apprec

Answered 9 years and 3 months ago by Mr. Paul C. Van Slyke (Unclaimed Profile) | 1 Answer

I suggest you get a literary agent who specializes in memoirs. You can get a lot of guidance from that person. You can find such agents by putting into Google the key words literary agents for memoirs.

I suggest you get a literary agent who specializes in memoirs. You can get a lot of guidance from that person. You can find such agents by... Read Answer

newly development film production and publishing company in need of an attorney- entertainment law and contracts for writers, publishers, etc.

Answered 9 years and 6 months ago by Mr. Paul C. Van Slyke (Unclaimed Profile) | 1 Answer

I have experience in writing contracts for joint screen play writters and collaberation agreements for adapting a book for a screen play. I need more specifics about your questions. I can draft the contracts to be established for the new publishing company. Tell me your concerns about shares for partners and board member. Feel free to call me if you like. Paul C. Van Slyke Hoover Slovacek 713-735-4129... Read Answer

I have experience in writing contracts for joint screen play writters and collaberation agreements for adapting a book for a screen play. I need... Read Answer

can i have a list of all known types of illegal videos that people should not upload?

Answered 13 years and 6 months ago by attorney Hilary B. Miller | 1 Answer

No, you cannot. There is no such list.

Can I use the word Ritalin in the title of a book?

Answered 13 years and 8 months ago by Nancy J Flint (Unclaimed Profile) | 1 Answer

The answer is, maybe. Some courts allow for "nominative fair use" of a trademark if you are using the trademark solely to refer to the product that is offered under that trademark. There are restrictions on "nominative fair use" though so you should consult an attorney familiar with trademark law to look at what you are doing and give you an opinion. ... Read Answer

The answer is, maybe. Some courts allow for "nominative fair use" of a trademark if you are using the trademark solely to refer to the product that... Read Answer

What benefits would I get from forming an LLC?

Answered 13 years and 9 months ago by attorney Britany Michelle Engelman | 5 Answers

LLC's as well as corporations are typically used for tax benefits in that you could use pre-tax dollars for expenses related to your employment (I.e. Rent, equipment, etc.) If you continue as a dba, you would pay taxes on all of your earnings, then you would use post-tax dollars to pay for those expenses.... Read Answer

LLC's as well as corporations are typically used for tax benefits in that you could use pre-tax dollars for expenses related to your employment (I.e.... Read Answer

I sold few watches & described as, they look like the watch Sandra Bullock Wore in Blind Side Movie. Sandra Bullock is suing me but am one person

Answered 13 years and 11 months ago by Nancy J Flint (Unclaimed Profile) | 1 Answer

Sandra Bullock may be enforcing her right of publicity, which means no one can use her image/voice for commercial purposes without her permission. If you used her image to sell the watches, then that is why she brought the lawsuit. If you did not file a response with the court, then she may get a "default judgment" against you. You should receive a copy of it and it may state the conditions of the judgment, for example that you must stop using her image and that you must pay damages. You should contact the lawyers representing her and work out a settlement.... Read Answer

Sandra Bullock may be enforcing her right of publicity, which means no one can use her image/voice for commercial purposes without her permission. If... Read Answer

Sandra Bullock is suing me, received a letter that demantding trial on June 19th in CA. I am small work alone at home sell online. What should I do?

Answered 14 years and a month ago by Nancy J Flint (Unclaimed Profile) | 1 Answer

Contact the lawyers listed on the lawsuit and offer to settle. Otherwise, you almost certainly will need a lawyer to handle this. If you do nothing, the Plaintiff can get a default judgment against you and may get a judgment ordering you to pay damages.

Contact the lawyers listed on the lawsuit and offer to settle. Otherwise, you almost certainly will need a lawyer to handle this. If you do nothing,... Read Answer

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