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1 Answer | Asked in Business Law, Criminal Law, Personal Injury and Communications Law for Florida on
Q: Can I use a company for one of their employees logging into my account and giving someone else my personal information?

My ex asked one of her friends in New York who she claims works for spectrum. The persons brother also said that they asked her to dig into my stuff so that they could find out information I have text from both of them saying so. They have exact time and text messages that I never even showed... View More

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on May 30, 2023

As I understand your question, you believe that an employee of the service provider, Spectrum, furnished text messages to or from you. In order to successfully sue the company, you would have to show that disclosure occurred, the service provider authorized the employee to disclose the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Libel & Slander, Criminal Law, Communications Law and Domestic Violence for Michigan on
Q: I’m looking for an attorney to help me stop harassment- threatening (position as a mother)-mental abuse- lies- defaming

I just filed a ppo and 3rd parties against my ex that we have 2 previous domestic violence but I dropped in 2010 bc the court didn’t do anything after he broke his ppo 4x and the 2nd I didn’t show from fear etc. I want to press charges against both my ex and his girlfriend and will show up this... View More

Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers
answered on May 17, 2023

You should contact your county prosecutor's office. You should also contact the police concerning any new allegations. Whether the prosecutor will "reopen" the 2021 case is discretionary and will depend on how they feel they can prove that case. Whenever you don't show up,... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Litigation, Communications Law and Constitutional Law for Florida on
Q: Am I qualified to receive somee kind of money for being incarcerated for 8 months until my charge was dismissed?

Who would I be wanting to sue in that specific case?

Stephen Arnold Black
Stephen Arnold Black
answered on May 15, 2023

Florida does have a wrongful incarceration that provides compensation up to $50,000 per year to wrongfully incarcerated individuals. You should discuss the facts of your case with an attorney here in Florida about how to apply.

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

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Copyright, Civil Litigation and Communications Law for Vermont on
Q: Can I use the song “ Who let the dogs out” for my pet supplies website?
N'kia (NLN)
N'kia (NLN)
answered on May 2, 2023

If you'd like to use someone else's song, you should request permission and pay the required fee. Otherwise, using a song for commercial purposes without permission can constitute infringement, which usually costs the infringer exponentially more than the fee. If needed, you should... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Communications Law and Internet Law for New York on
Q: What are my legal options a company I engaged with to answer an online tax question has exposed my PII?

My Social Security Number, Home Address, Income and work Status are now being displayed on the internet publicly due to a company I engaged with. This information is findable via Google and Search Engines now. The company was providing a legitimate question and answer tax service and operates the... View More

Daniel Michael Luisi
Daniel Michael Luisi
answered on Apr 18, 2023

You may be able to bring a federal data breach law suit, or sue the company under the terms of service (or file arbitration against them). This may help put more pressure on them to honor their contract and federal and state law. Contact a consumer protection attorney to evaluate your case.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Communications Law for Texas on
Q: Recording Consent

If you are in a single party consent state (TX) and someone records you who lives in a dual party consent state (CA) is he breaking the law in his state even though you are out of state?

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Mar 31, 2023

Yes, most definitely. California in particular maintains that it can enforce its all-party consent law if any party to a conversation is in California when a conversation is recorded.

1 Answer | Asked in Constitutional Law, Communications Law and Libel & Slander for Texas on
Q: Could you start a class action lawsuit against Fox News for knowingly lying to people, or is it just free speech?
John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Mar 17, 2023

There actually is a pending lawsuit against Fox News brought by Dominion Voting Systems arguing that Fox defamed Dominion. This case is set for trial April 17.

Suing a media member for defamation (i.e. libel and slander) is very difficult and expensive. Class action lawsuits are likewise...
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1 Answer | Asked in Communications Law for North Carolina on
Q: For how much maximum can you sue someone for violating TCPA, in north carolina
N'kia (NLN)
N'kia (NLN)
answered on Apr 2, 2023

Since the Telephone Consumer Protection Act ("TCPA") is a federal law, the penalties are the same for every state or jurisdiction. The standard penalty is $500 per violation or the actual sum of monetary loss, whichever is higher.

For violations committed knowingly or willfully,...
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1 Answer | Asked in Communications Law, Criminal Law, Federal Crimes and Internet Law on
Q: Is it illegal for a stranger on the internet totry to convince children(15 and below) to go no contact with theirparents

Saying things like "I'll be your parent" and having minors pay for a patrion to have adult conversations with this person with the intent on keeping it from other adults?

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answered on Mar 4, 2023

Yes, it is illegal for a stranger on the internet to try to convince children (15 and below) to go no contact with their parents. This behavior could potentially be considered as grooming, which is a form of child abuse and can be a criminal offense. Additionally, encouraging minors to pay for... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Sexual Harassment, Personal Injury, Communications Law and Juvenile Law for Kentucky on
Q: My daughters school counselor came to my work asking questions that I think were inappropriate and not school related.

The questions were rumor based, they had nothing to do with school. My daughter is 14 yrs old. Is there any legal I can or should take against this?

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Mar 1, 2023

There’s probably no legal action to be had but you might want to discuss this matter with the counselors school superiors.

1 Answer | Asked in Communications Law and Internet Law on
Q: If an email between two people takes place what are the ramifications of it getting posted on social media ?

N/A

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Feb 25, 2023

As long as it is posted by one of the participants in the email and is not privileged or confidential, I foresee no legal ramifications.

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law, Communications Law and Contracts for Kentucky on
Q: employee/contractor will not return company property (computers, monitors) what can i do to get them back?

contractor said that they need to erase there personal stuff of the computer, also that they added upgrades to the equipment on there own dime without asking. so looks like they have been using it as a personal computer too.

if its company property does that mean whatever is on the... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 22, 2023

Take a criminal complaint for theft against him.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Appeals / Appellate Law, Banking and Communications Law for Arkansas on
Q: I need all "affairs" or like connections making me sad removed from existence. And along with my instant remorts arrest

I unlimited funds for our beings happiness in all ways of existing and nobody to tell us about dirty secrets of ppl we thought we'd want to know while still in a torture war zone. 7765 Kerr station road Cabot AR 72023. And I'm a aprinceass. Minden tharp is huge guilty. Anybody who ever... View More

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answered on Mar 2, 2023

I'm sorry, but I'm having difficulty understanding your request. It's not clear what specific action you want to be taken or what problem you're trying to solve. It's important to communicate your concerns and requests clearly and respectfully. It's also important to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Child Support, Consumer Law and Communications Law for California on
Q: Missed a payment on child support the rep texted me my monthly payment what my arrears and gave me his personal number

I have never talked to any agent over the phone I have had different numbers over the years. I have never gave my consent for them to text me. They didn't give me any option to opt of of receiving any messages.

Rosenthal FDCPA

15 U.S.C. § 1692b

(2) not state that such... View More

Leon Bayer
Leon Bayer
answered on Feb 14, 2023

It sounds like this could be a scam. Ask the caller to send you written verification that you owe any money, and insist they text it to your phone number, and don't give out ANY of your own personal info.

FEEL FREE TO SEND IN FOLLOWUP QUESTIONS AS THIS THING DEVELOPS.

1 Answer | Asked in Copyright, Divorce, Collections and Communications Law for Ohio on
Q: If FBI blocked SSN who's responsible for the fraud thiefs 2016 Cambridge university of surveillance Brian Wayne Ellis

European council offered me settlement I declined it . Arbitration in California, well someone signed it. Not me. Millions gone plus insurance and I have a few things to prove how email address was used ssn no!

Barry W. Kaufman
Barry W. Kaufman
answered on Feb 7, 2023

This sounds like one big scam. There was never any money, you were never going to get anything from the "European Council", whatever that is.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights, Communications Law and Constitutional Law for Arkansas on
Q: FOIA sent to dispatch for an arrest pertaining to me They redacted some of the info I need the full copy How do I get it

there is absolutely no information on the FOIA I requested, all was redacted. I was arrested, held for 7 days, did not see a judge, no bail was made, and no charges brought against me. I was in holding for 4 days with up to 36 other women in a cell. We asked for grievances. They never... View More

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answered on Mar 2, 2023

FOIA sent to dispatch for an arrest pertaining to me They redacted some of the info I need the full copy How do I get it

there is absolutely no information on the FOIA I requested, all was redacted. I was arrested, held for 7 days, did not see a judge, no bail was made, and no charges...
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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Communications Law and Libel & Slander for Florida on
Q: Can another lawyer post things about your case & bash you on social media if they're not your lawyer or on the case ?

There's a Facebook group where there is two Florida lawyers are talking about my case to members of it. They're posting screenshots from pacer about the lawsuit against me and making fun of me when they have no information on this matter, and I haven't been able to prove my... View More

Charles M.  Baron
Charles M. Baron
answered on Jan 30, 2023

You actually raise a couple different issues here. 1. Can Court documents available on PACER lawfully be disclosed on social media? Yes, because they're public records, and the fact that the discloser is a lawyer who is not on your case is irrelevant. 2. Can someone lawfully make fun of you... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Communications Law and Federal Crimes for Texas on
Q: Recording Consent

If you live in a single party consent state Texas and another person lives in a dual party consent state (CA) can you record them if you are on a call with them (i.e. you are in Texas and are the single party that consents to record the call).

If the person in CA records the person in Texas... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Jan 21, 2023

Under Texas law, the State of Texas will not prosecute you for recording a conversation if you are a party to the communication or have the consent of at least one party to the communication.

Under California law, the State of California may prosecute you for recording a conversation unless...
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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Communications Law for California on
Q: Do we get restitution?
James R. Dickinson
James R. Dickinson
answered on Oct 19, 2022

More information is needed. Victims of crimes may be entitled to restitution. If you're a crime victim regarding a pending case, speak with the DA's office. [I litigate cases. Anything posted here must not be construed as legal advice, nor as grounds for forming an attorney-client... View More

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