Auto-Renewal Subscription Trap: ghostwriter wants credit

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Hypothetical question

Using a throwaway bc my boss knows my main. I'm dealing with a situation and need some guidance.

ghostwriter wants credit. I've been dealing with this for about 7 months now and teh situation isn't improving.

Am I overthinking this or is this a real legal issue worth pursuing?

Illustrative response

Literally had this conversation with my lawyer last month.

The #1 mistake I see here is hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. I'd recommend being patient with the process instead.