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Q: ISP "no longer claims to service your address" according to the FCC after I point out the issues related to ISP claims

I reported that the information listed on the FCC maps for speeds available in my area for copper wire connection were wrong in April of 2023. Since then, I have been accused of lying about service issues by some lady from "office of the President" of my ISP and she also claimed that the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Personal Injury and Communications Law for Alabama on
Q: Can I get some help? I have a major concern and need lawful responses

Whenever I communicate with the property manager, all of my private information is shared with the cosigner. I feel like my privacy is being exploited

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on May 17, 2023

An Alabama attorney could answer best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It's possible that the sharing is done because the developments impact the cosigner, who could be liable due to their capacity as cosigner in the matter. A local attorney could offer more definitive guidance... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Copyright, Civil Litigation, Civil Rights and Communications Law for Alabama on
Q: a you tube program has published photos of me without my permission, It is illegal? I don't want them to use my image

a you tube program has published photos of me without my permission, It is illegal? I don't want them to use my image

Timothy John Billick
Timothy John Billick
answered on Jan 6, 2021

We all have a right of privacy, which includes our "right of publicity." However, if your image was taken while you were in a public place, and/or your image was only briefly shown, it will be much harder to assert your claim. Please consult with an IP/privacy attorney to fully assess your rights.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Communications Law and Health Care Law for Alabama on
Q: Are radiologists free to be careless, by not putting 'all that may be wrong' on reports?

The CT shows one side is more dense than 6 months ago, the brain sinus hyperattenuations are not mentioned. Dr.'s do not or can not view radiological films, due to being 'overridden' by what the radiologist says.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jan 30, 2019

No medical professional, or other professional, for that matter, has free license to be careless. The premise is that they will act diligently, thoroughly, professionally, and exercise their best medical judgment in examining films and outlining their findings. Are some more thorough than others?... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Communications Law and Criminal Law for Alabama on
Q: Do you have to tell someone that you are recording the conversation between them
Glenn B. Manishin
Glenn B. Manishin
answered on Dec 20, 2016

Not in Alabama, which is a "one party consent" state for purposes of wiretapping.

1 Answer | Asked in Communications Law and Criminal Law for Alabama on
Q: Do I have a civil case against woman who had me arrested for harassing communications?

Woman had an affair with my husband. All three of us taught in same school at the time. I told her current department in her new school what she had done via email. She contacted police and a bench warrant was issued. She omitted the background information about the affair, if that matters. Pled... View More

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Oct 31, 2015

Talk to your attorney about the possibility of filing a suit for malicious prosecution, if that is available in your jurisdiction, or perhaps the jurisdiction that you were criminally charged.

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