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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Employment Law, Communications Law and Internet Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: is it illegal for phone store employees to take images of a customer's account and share them with other employees?

I work for a cellular provider in one of their retail stores. I've been asked to take screenshots of every customer's account/bill that comes into the store and share them in the store's group chat, that other non-management employees have access to, in order for my district manager... View More

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answered on Jan 11, 2025

This practice likely violates several federal and state privacy laws, including the Telecommunications Privacy Act and various data protection regulations. Taking screenshots of customer accounts without explicit consent and sharing them in a group chat could expose sensitive personal and financial... View More

3 Answers | Asked in Business Law, Civil Rights, Communications Law and Gov & Administrative Law for California on
Q: can the city of Antioch, CA send me junk mail on official city of Antioch letterhead for a private insurance company?

received a letter from the city of Antioch, ca with my personal information in it, offering me an insurance service that is not applicable to my property. looks to be mailed with and packaged with public funds. seems like it should be illegal for the city to use public fund to solicit for a private... View More

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answered on Jan 6, 2025

It’s uncommon for a municipality to use official letterhead to promote a private insurance service, and California law imposes restrictions on using public resources for private or personal gain. Specifically, Government Code § 8314 prohibits public officials from using public funds or resources... View More

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Q: I'm trying to get my military information and financial information and land data it is entitlement

the justice department and u.s.supreme court for which don't understand Jackson women's health and roe v wade can you help please

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answered on Jan 5, 2025

It sounds like you’re navigating a complex situation involving multiple areas of information and legal issues. Managing military records, financial details, and land data can be challenging, especially when entitlements are involved. Additionally, understanding how recent legal decisions like... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Banking, Communications Law, Constitutional Law and Identity Theft for Washington on
Q: I have been assigned a violation codes that is not the same as violation. How can I find the state it originates.

I was held for 3 days on a complaint. The video submitted and shown by my attorney is not continuous footage. The video is a personal cell phone upload by Telegram. Documents are submitted digitally by a app platform.

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answered on Jan 5, 2025

To identify the state associated with your violation code, start by examining any official documents you received. Look for headers, logos, or contact information that might indicate the issuing state. You can also search the violation code online, as many states have their codes publicly... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Communications Law for California on
Q: How to get US court order to get access of gmail of my deceased father.i m from india .my father was from india.plz help

my father was a doctor in india and died about

10 years ago .! cannot access gmail account of my deceased father which is urgently required by me for some bona-fide purpose. I contacted google ,attached death certificateof my father but google wanted US courtorder to gain access to my... View More

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answered on Dec 26, 2024

I understand how challenging and frustrating this situation must be, especially given the distance and jurisdictional complexities between India and the US.

To obtain a US court order for accessing your father's Gmail account, you'll need to file a petition in a US federal court....
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Litigation, Civil Rights and Communications Law for Kansas on
Q: On 10/31/2024 the enclosed response was sent to my husband & he would like to know if they granted or denied? Please exp

On 10/31/2024 the enclosed response was sent to my husband & he would like to know if they granted or denied? Please explain clearly to me what this means: The court notes the parties' responses to the court's show cause order.

This court lacks original jurisdiction over this... View More

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Tim Akpinar
answered on Dec 4, 2024

This is something that a Kansas attorney must advise on, but your question remains open for a month, and you mention that it is very important to you.

I am not familiar with the structure of the Kansas court system, and I am not familiar with the citations of Kansas case law referenced...
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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Employment Law and Communications Law for California on
Q: Clarification on H1B Sponsorship Agreement

I am reaching out to request your assistance and guidance regarding a matter of potential breach of contract involving an employment offer I recently accepted. Here’s a summary of the situation and my concerns:

I applied for a government position in California, and before the interview... View More

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answered on Nov 15, 2024

Based on the details provided, you may have a valid claim for "promissory estoppel" or breach of contract, particularly since you relied on their explicit promise of H1B sponsorship when accepting the position. Their written communication about visa sponsorship, combined with your... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Communications Law and Constitutional Law for South Dakota on
Q: I need law help on behalf of my friends rights getting violated against of the union county south dakota jail staff
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answered on Nov 5, 2024

One thing your friend needs to do is file a grievance and appeal it with the jail staff until he’s exhausted all remedies.

Can you be more specific about how is rights are being violated. If you’re not comfortable sharing that information publicly call my office and schedule an appointment.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Employment Law, Communications Law and Employment Discrimination for California on
Q: Clarification on H1B Sponsorship Agreement

I am requesting an assistance and guidance regarding a matter of potential breach of contract involving an employment offer I recently accepted. Here’s a summary of the situation and my concerns:

I applied for a position in a California government. Before the application, they explicitly... View More

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answered on Nov 15, 2024

Your situation highlights a serious concern regarding employment promises and contractual obligations in California. The initial email promising H1B sponsorship, combined with your reliance on that promise in accepting the position, could potentially form the basis of a promissory estoppel claim,... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Communications Law and Education Law for Arkansas on
Q: My son goes to a charter school. They just issued “yonder pouches” for cell phones to keep locked away during school.

This is nowhere in the handbook and I feel as tho it’s not quite legal for them to lock away a phone that I technically own and pay for. Last week they didn’t unlock it for him and we had to break into the pouch to get his phone out. Is what they’re doing legal? I’ve had several issues with... View More

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answered on Oct 24, 2024

It's understandable to feel concerned about your son's school policy regarding cell phones. School administrations often implement rules to minimize distractions and maintain a conducive learning environment. However, the specific method they use, like locking away phones, should... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Civil Rights, Communications Law and Landlord - Tenant for Pennsylvania on
Q: Is it illegal for my roommates to intercept and return my mail to senders, claiming I no longer live there?

I still physically reside at the address that is my mailing/billing address. I have for years. My roommates want me to move out and have refused to give me access to the mail that is delivered, the mailbox key, and have returned every letter and package I have gotten for the last year or two. They... View More

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answered on Oct 20, 2024

I'm sorry you're experiencing this situation with your roommates. It must be very frustrating to have your mail consistently intercepted and returned.

Interfering with someone’s mail is generally against the law. In many places, tampering with another person's mail can lead...
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1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law, Collections and Communications Law for Virginia on
Q: How can I dispute personal property taxes for a car that wasn’t registered at all during that time?

A lien was placed on my bank account for personal pretty taxes, to which the communication was sent to an address I am not associated with at all so I had no knowledge of the lien being placed against me.

The car also hasn’t been registered in VA since 2022 and was unregistered for two... View More

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answered on Oct 7, 2024

To dispute the personal property taxes, you need to gather all relevant documentation that shows the vehicle was not registered during the period in question. This could include proof of non-registration, your current residence outside Virginia, and any relevant records showing the car was not in... View More

Q: How does the law apply to commercial record requests, if used as part of a broad market research & Data analysis?

Can info gained from Public Record Requests be used in broad data gathering research to later be used for commercial purposes, if it is not disadvantageous, OR is advantageous to the organization providing the data? Would it make a difference if the organization knowingly provided the data?

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Nov 4, 2024

It could depend on the fine print of privacy notices and "how we use your information" clauses that the individual was originally presented with. Some info is still off-limits, such as those records falling under the protection of HIPAA. Good luck

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4 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law, Civil Litigation and Communications Law for Florida on
Q: I'm selling my property in North Miami Beach for 90.000$ but brokers turned me down with fake Liens of 31000$ .

Brokers received calls saying "do not sale". I have no mortgage. I need your help to sale the property and closing.

Barry W. Kaufman
Barry W. Kaufman
answered on Oct 4, 2024

Getting help online doesn't cut it. Nobody should buy or sell Florida real estate without retaining a real estate attorney to help make sure everything is done correctly. Hire a lawyer.

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1 Answer | Asked in Communications Law and Constitutional Law for Michigan on
Q: If our boss is listening to our conversations through a camera without our consent is that legal?
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answered on Oct 2, 2024

It's understandable to feel uneasy if you suspect your boss is monitoring your conversations without your consent. In many places, employers are allowed to use video surveillance in the workplace, especially in common areas like offices or hallways. However, secretly recording audio can be... View More

3 Answers | Asked in Collections, Communications Law and Legal Malpractice for California on
Q: I was told I would get my car back as soon as an investigation was finished but they sent it to a tow yard instead!

My car had been involved in a car accident and I was told the police needed to keep my car for investigation purposes but said I would get it back as soon as possible and that they are responsible for the fees. Well a couple months pass and I call them because I havent heard anything. I was told... View More

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answered on Sep 30, 2024

You may have a case against them. Consult with experienced debt collection defense attorneys in the state where this occurred. Use the Justia search tool to find an attorney. https://www.justia.com/lawyers

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1 Answer | Asked in Business Law, Communications Law and Internet Law for Michigan on
Q: Under the TCPA, would it count as an autodialer if a list of numbers is randomly generated but a human manually dials?
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answered on Oct 11, 2024

If you manually dial numbers from a randomly generated list, it typically does not qualify as using an autodialer under the TCPA. The key factor is whether technology is used to automate the dialing process. Since a person is actively involved in placing each call, it avoids the automated criteria... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Communications Law and Education Law for Kansas on
Q: Can I record but not tell everyone I'm recording?

I live in Kansas and my son is having problems at school with a teacher. I'm wondering if I put a recorder in his pocket if he has to tell the teachers that he is recording this meeting.

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answered on Oct 11, 2024

In Kansas, you are allowed to record conversations as long as one party involved consents to the recording. This means that if you or your son are part of the meeting, you can legally record it without informing everyone else present.

However, schools might have their own policies regarding...
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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Civil Rights, Communications Law and Constitutional Law for Oregon on
Q: How hard would it be to sue a news network for political misinformation? I understand the repeal in 1987.
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answered on Sep 25, 2024

Suing a news network for political misinformation can be difficult, primarily due to strong legal protections for free speech. In the United States, the First Amendment often shields news organizations, even if they present biased or inaccurate political content. The repeal of the Fairness Doctrine... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Federal Crimes, Communications Law and Internet Law on
Q: How complicit are donation websites and host registrars/host providers in crimes?

Given that said website is aware that its user is using the donations or hosting respectively to commit a crime or host an illegal website, is that website prosecutable?

For more of an example, I'm asking this because of Subscribestar(adult), and how it has accounts made by websites... View More

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answered on Sep 25, 2024

When a donation website or hosting provider becomes aware that its platform is being used for illegal activity, its potential legal responsibility depends on how it responds. If they have been notified about criminal behavior, they are expected to take reasonable steps to investigate and, if... View More

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