I received a message from someone on Facebook regarding some cosmetic brushes that I customize in my free time and that I have sold to a few people. They claim that their brushes, which are similar, are copyrighted but I see no proof of it on the website or elsewhere. They are also located in the... View More 
answered on Aug 1, 2019
A work registered in the UK may be enforced here under the Berne Convention, but I'd ask them to give you proof of copyright.
I am a doctoral candidate conducting research on social media, specifically the YouTube platform. Is it fair use for me to prepare transcripts of publicly accessible YouTube videos that I am not the creator of for the purposes of research? The transcripts will not be re-sold, but strictly used for... View More
answered on Aug 1, 2019
This appears to be a classic Fair Use and if you aren't using it for commercial purposes, the factors of Fair Use should lean toward allowing your use. My initial two cents is that you are fine.
I'd probably want to give credit to Youtube and the content creators in your research.
The car was picked up by the original loan company once I notified them I was not paying on a car that doesn’t work. Now the original company has sold my loan to this new company and they are filing suit against me trying to garnish my wages.
answered on Aug 1, 2019
Sure. You owed money for a thing and then stopped paying for it. Typically, they can sue within four years.
Make sure that you get credit for the repaired value of the car, minus the cost to repair, as part of your debt.
You might also make a deal with the new company to pay a... View More
answered on Aug 1, 2019
If your wife is the only one coming into money, then I'd keep it segregated in her account and do with it what you wish. It's very unlikely that you'll have a problem, especially if your C13 plan is confirmed.
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