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Q: Can selling podcast merchandise with our logo be affected by using copyrighted songs?
I host a podcast based in Illinois that uses copyrighted songs, which we believe fall under fair use, and we've had no copyright strikes in over four years. We are looking into selling merchandise online, but it will only feature our podcast's logo, which we own, and will not include any... View More 
Kyle M. Kinzy
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answered on Sep 17, 2026
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answered on Sep 17, 2026
Hello, my name is Kyle Kinzy and I am a general practice attorney licensed in Illinois and Texas. Separating the merchandise question from the music question before the store opens is the right order. You should review the details of your situation directly with an attorney because the details of... View More
Q: What to do after jokingly throwing water at someone at college?
I am a student at Northwest Arkansas Community College. Recently, during what I believed to be a joking interaction, I threw water at an IT worker. Some witnesses were present, and the worker wasn’t harmed, nor was there any damage. However, the worker told me to leave and mentioned that this... View More
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 17, 2026
answered on Sep 17, 2026
Arkansas attorneys could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. You could consider consulting with attorneys now to discuss what MIGHT happen under these circumstances, or you could consider consulting with attorneys if you are contacted by authorities and the school... View More
Q: Can doctors delete HIV lab results in Massachusetts?
I believe my doctor in Massachusetts may have deleted or altered certain HIV lab results in my medical records. The results existed before and I'm concerned about the implications of this action. I would like to know if doctors are legally allowed to delete lab reports and what actions I can... View More
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 17, 2026
answered on Sep 17, 2026
A Massachusetts attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. Until you are able to discuss your matter with a local attorney versed in Massachusetts health care and patient rights laws, the short answer most anywhere would be "no." But you may want to first find... View More
Q: Can I take legal action for medical negligence due to delayed dermatology appointment for my late husband?
I am seeking legal advice regarding my husband, who passed away from squamous cell cancer. He was initially treated with surgery and radiation for the same cancer in 2023. Despite my efforts to secure a dermatology appointment with Kaiser after calling on December 3, 2026, the appointment was not... View More
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Emery Brett Ledger
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answered on Sep 27, 2026
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answered on Sep 27, 2026
A delayed dermatology follow-up after cancer surgery and radiation can support a medical negligence claim in California if the wait fell below the standard of care and that delay meaningfully reduced his chance of effective treatment.
The key questions are usually these. What did the... View More
Q: Can I sue my doctor for not fulfilling agreed cosmetic surgery specifications?
I am considering legal action against my doctor in California after a breast augmentation procedure. I specifically requested 750cc implants but received 650cc instead. Additionally, I was charged for a capsulectomy. This decision was made without consultation, and I have not been provided with... View More
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Christie Dudley
answered on Sep 17, 2026
answered on Sep 17, 2026
There is a famous contracts case regarding damages for cosmetic surgery gone awry. In Sullivan v. O'Connor, 363 Mass. 579 (1973), a beautiful nose was promised to an actress, but it wound up badly scarring and she could no longer work. The question was in that case, as in yours, how much you... View More
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