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What is the name of your state? NEW YORK I am a artist who wants to take pictures of random people on the street going about their business, then use the pictures I have taken to create a book I am working on...and hopefully get it published. Point being, I want to capture the image of people in......
Photographs & modelsWhat is the name of your state? PA I know these are a few odd questions, but I can't find anyone else who can possibly give me some sort of answer. I am curious that if you have a model release on a model, and somehow break it, or just say you have no model release, though you find your model......
PhotographsI am in alaska, writing a book and wish to know if I can use photographs of my grandchildren that I myself took pictures of, or do I have to have their parents permission. One child 11, other 15...
photographsWhat is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? ks I was at a couple of social gatherings where pictures were taken of my animals. After the first gathering I was sent a CD with pictures on it from the event. After the second event, I was sent an email with a very nice photograph of one of my......
Photographing Private PropertyWhat is the name of your state? Texas I am an artist and I am about to begin a series of work on historic homes in my city. I am wondering if there there is any law that would prevent me from taking photos of the homes without consent of the owner? Also, do I need permission to photograph......
Photographing People in public spaceI am trying to find out what the basic guidelines are for photographing people in public places. What exectly are the laws on this? I want to photograph but I dont want to get into trouble doing so. Also what about releases? Thanks Kat...
Photographing High School EventsJurisdiction = NY If I want to photograph high school sporting events and sell those pictures, am I required to gain written consent from the parent's of those athletes since they are minors?...
Photographing Generic Items with Infringing on Copyright (please answer)Virginia Someone please respond; I have searched everywhere including the copyright site and can't find any information that focus on photography and copyrights so I'll ask here in hopes someone has an answer or can point me in the right direction. I wish to photograph generic items for......
Photographing a building with a signWhat is the name of your state? Ohio If I take a picture of a city's skyline and one of the buildings has a corporate logos displayed on the outside of the building, can I sell this image? Is there a point at which a logo is so small as to not be of concern? Thanks for your input....
Photographic Copyright InfringementWhat is the name of your state? FL My daughter takes voice lessons from a particular teacher here in the Jacksonville, FL area. This teacher had a "recital" at which she asked I take photographs. She did not pay me and I provided a copy of all photographs to her as a courtesy. I posted......
[Immigration Law] I read somewhere that some people get the interview first, and others get the medical first. I've received confirmation of my interview date by email from the Embassy. I want to book flights and hotels, but my choice of hotel will be based on whether the interview or the medical is first. I am.........
NY Computer Consultant - client not paying invoices[BUSINESS & FINANCIAL & Corporate LAW] What is the name of your state? NY I am a NY based computer consultant, running a S corp, with myself as president and only employee. I long time client of mine (a small company) merged with another company in NJ. The comptroller of the old company is now CFO of the new company and has a small.........
Threat of Losing Job Possibly, HELP![Employment & Labor Law] What is the name of your state? va Recently our company won the right to rebid on gov't contracts however, other competitors are allowed to compete. Apparently, these competitors have been actively recruiting and approaching people in my company. One of our program directors held a secret.........
Sponsor on welfare?[Immigration Law] Right, thanks for the replies. This is not a question for me, but instead on another bulletion board I am trying to help someone else with. The I's and we and such were not meant to be refering to me, sorry for any misconfusion. I have given them the text about what is considered means tested.........
Do I have the right to sue?[COURTS, LAWYERS & LITIGATION] What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Georgia A couple of months ago, my brother was stopped by the police in my truck. He had a small amoount of marijuana on him and my truck got towed. The next day, I went to the investigations office and was told that I could get my vehicle back if.........
GARCETTI v. CEBALLOS (No. 04-473)[Additional Legal Subjects] Bernie Cosell <bernie@fantasyfarm.com> wrote:Held: When public employees make statements pursuant totheir official duties, they are not speaking as citizensfor First Amendment purposes, and the Constitution doesnot insulate their communications from employer discipline.Pp. 5-14.(a) Two.........
Getting a green card after marrying a US citizen abroad... Advice needed?[Immigration Law] Hello, Here is our situation. I am French and live with my fiancee who is a US citizen. We currently live in the US (in NJ) and I am here under a work visa (L1-B). However, my employer will soon terminate my employment which means that I will lose my visa status and will need to return to.........
Alimony vs SS[Family Law] What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NC I received a judgement for SS, almost 6 months passed and I have not gotten a payment yet. I have an alimony court date in a matter of days. What will happen to the SS arrearage? I borrowed money for an attorney and living expenses using the.........
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NEWS-Randall Terry's obviously ungrateful bastards[Family Law] "Marley Greiner" <maddogmarley@worldnet.att.net> wrote in message news:Cc0gc.38923$i74.942693@bgtnsc04-news.ops.worldnet.att.net... More top posting. Many years ago I read a very long article in the New York Review of Books about him, which included the interesteing observation.........
I want to sell photographs that I have taken of action figures (toys) that I took and own. However, these action figures are of course representations of copyrighted characters such as popular heroes like superman, or from movies such as the matrix. I plan on using photos of the toys/figures......
What is the name of your state? Nevada I have a photo note card business. Can I use photographs of purchased objects (e.g., figurines, stuffed animals) for my cards or would this be subject to copyright infringements? Most of these items are made in China and sold at local Dept. Stores. Some......
What is the name of your state? new york I am aware that if i take a photograph, i own the copyright to that photo. But my situation is little more complicated than that. I have some photos of me and my ex ( who was and is married ), these photos are not vulgar or indecent. I would like her......
What is the name of your state? New York. Hello, First, thanks for taking the time to read this. Here is the problem: If a movie is factually known to be in the public domain (1963), and I wanted to duplicate its original poster, shrink it down in size so it can be used as a DVD case cover,......
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Oklahoma I vacationed on an island earlier this year with an ex-boyfriend. We photographed much of our time there. I took the majority of the photographs and also developed the film/digital cds. He lives out of state and downloaded the photos to......
from NEW JERSEY This may not be the right place, but I have spent half an hour trying to find a better place for the question. For a photograph to be valid as evidence, what are my limitations? That is, can I photograph a subject who is on private property from anywhere (except on the subject's......
What is the name of your state? South Dakota I am a photographer and take pictures as a hobby. I agreed to take candid photographs at a friends wedding. We made an agreement that she would provide the film and development cost and I would receive a copy of each picture taken for edification. She......
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Michigan I photographed a home for a builder to use on a magazine cover in 2005, the house is now for sale and the agent is using the same photo. We contacted him and asked that he pay for or remove it. He won't do either. Any suggestions where to......
I have a love of dancing. So I had the idea of combining a sales website with pictures (with comments) on the same page as items for sale. Under what conditions do I need a release form from the people in the pictures? Would a statement at the top of the website "None of the people pictured......
i work for a nationwide company taking photos of families and children. i'm curious if i retain any property rights for the photos i take or are they the sole property of the company? also, do i retain any rights to use these photos for portfolio purposes, in the very least?...