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Several months ago, I went to a well-reviewed massage parlor in a reputable area and paid a tip using Zelle for a massage. I later discovered the place might be sketchy and am concerned about legal exposure if the parlor gets involved in illegal activities. Although I haven't been contacted by... View More 
answered on Apr 27, 2025
I would not expect this tip to be an issue unless it was out of line with other tippers. If you gave someone an unusually large tip and the place was investigated, I would expect that you could be questioned about what services were provided to you for that tip. At this juncture, it's too... View More
I learned from logging into my RentCafe.com account that my password was involved in a recent data breach. However, I did not receive any emails from the company regarding this issue. I have since changed my password. My email has been involved in past data breaches, but I'm particularly... View More
I signed an agreement using my username in a Roblox game group to use a poster created by someone else. Is this agreement legally binding even though I didn't use my real name, and how does Roblox handle such agreements with usernames?
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answered on Apr 8, 2025
If you signed an agreement using your Roblox username, it can still carry weight, especially within the Roblox platform. Online agreements, even under usernames or aliases, may be considered valid if both parties clearly agreed to the terms. What matters most is whether there was mutual consent and... View More
I am currently receiving SSDI payments and plan to mine cryptocurrency daily through a third-party app, with an expected income of $1,000 a month or more. I am aware of the Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) guidelines for disability, but I believe that mining cryptocurrency constitutes unearned... View More
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answered on Apr 8, 2025
If you're receiving SSDI, the key issue is whether your activity counts as work, not just whether the income is earned or unearned. SSDI is based on your ability to engage in Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA), which usually involves work that shows you're no longer disabled under Social... View More
For a web app in development showcasing reading circles for preschoolers and parents, where parents pay to join a live 30-minute storytime with up to eight participants, would permission be needed from publishers to have their books read if the sessions are recorded and stored for later access? The... View More
answered on Mar 24, 2025
Yes, you would need to obtain a license from the publisher in order to legally do this.
I was a victim of a cryptocurrency scam where my CashApp and Coinbase accounts were hacked. Both companies refuse to refund my losses, claiming that I authorized the transactions. I've reached out to both platforms and filed a police report; however, the investigation is taking a long time,... View More
answered on Feb 23, 2025
Hello,
We understand the distress caused by cryptocurrency scams, particularly when financial platforms deny liability. Given the nature of your case—unauthorised transactions on CashApp and Coinbase—you may have several legal and strategic options to pursue recovery.
Immediate... View More
I have sent emails requesting my cell phone be removed from an account that has my cell phone. The account that has my Cell phone is disabled, but Discord refuses to remove my Cell phone. They also refuse to delete that account that is disabled or give a reasonable time when the disabled account... View More
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answered on Feb 9, 2025
It sounds incredibly frustrating to have your phone number tied to a disabled account with no way to remove it. You have a right to control your personal information, and companies should respect your requests to remove it, especially when the account is no longer active. Since Discord refuses to... View More
from my terminated / disabled account?
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answered on Oct 8, 2024
If you want to download your information from a terminated or disabled Facebook account, it's best to reach out directly to their legal department. They handle requests related to account data and can guide you through the necessary steps. Sending your request there increases the chances it... View More
I would like to get my photos removed from my stepmom's Facebook page as they are my photos that were taken when I was a minor under the illegal guardianship of my stepmom. Since those photos of me were taken by my stepmom who was not my legal guardian, I believe I have a right to them and... View More
answered on May 22, 2024
I think you would have to file a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction to order her to remove them. But I think you also would have to add what harm they are doing to you. And put when the last time was that she put one up. Children don't have control of who takes care of them.
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answered on Feb 26, 2024
Engaging in the act of catfishing, particularly with the intention of targeting and exploiting pedophiles, raises significant ethical and legal concerns. While it may seem like a form of vigilante justice, it's important to recognize that such actions could potentially constitute fraud and may... View More
i am an 18 year old male and I am dealing with my mom and dad putting more and more restrictions on the phone that I use that they pay for. my main thing is that they are able to go through my phone at anytime and they track me without my knowledge
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answered on Nov 2, 2023
A parent cannot intercept or monitor their child's electronic communications without their consent. Additionally, a parent cannot use their child's private information for their own personal gain.
Unfortunately, due to the nature of internet questions and responses, the... View More
I am wondering about legal protection and how it works with legal issues. If an issue surfaces and you have multiple LLCs do they all get called into court since your name as a member is on all of them - is there really any more legal protection with a LLC vs ones that already exist?
answered on Dec 23, 2022
No, the LLCs are separate, if you have kept them separate with different bank accounts, addresses, etc.
If your new product can be protected because of its new process (it does something that no other product does) perhaps your protection is not from the type of structure but in... View More
I wasn’t convicted of the domestic battery just convicted of battery
answered on Oct 21, 2022
Because that type of crime affects one’s eligibility to handle firearms in Illinois. Consider retaining a good defense counsel to dispose of the battery case correctly.
our small town corruption is all over this town the police are bias to me and my family to a point they do not help us and crimes commited against us are either flipped or completely ignored all together like a home invasion was committed at my home i had it on video and the police caught them in... View More
answered on Aug 31, 2022
Any criminal arrest may be discovered publicly. The charging decision lies with the prosecution after a felony review, based on the police investigation and other existing evidence.
marie the one who has Illinois judge Shapiro an special treatment personal against me
answered on Dec 6, 2021
Even generally, in order to assess your particular legal situation involving a certain judge you must discuss all facts and details directly with a LICENSED attorney in the jurisdiction where you think the action took place.
Which that person launched a DOS attack on the school disabling wifi. Now my child is being charged with a level 5 felony. Can this be true if he did not launch the attack?
answered on Sep 30, 2021
There is no such thing as "level five felony in Illinois", as Illinois has the following felony Classes: 1, 2, 3, 4, and X.
You must immediately discuss your minor's child criminal exposure off any public venue or fora with a competent licensed attorney as that situation has... View More
If you committed a cyber crime can police track you in any way other then an ip address? Like via your internet browser even if the cyber crime took place on a different website other then your internet search site or a MAC address? If they are able to track you only through an ip address and you... View More
answered on Feb 22, 2021
First, you need to stop posting information regarding a potential crime. Second, if you have been charged with an offense, you need to hire a Criminal Defense Attorney right away. Finally, DO NOT speak to the police without an attorney by your side.
They have sold on ebay auctions etc large sports memorabilia collection other collectibles etc both are on social security disability barely was getting by every month paid 1 house off bought another 1 n paid a lawyer $20,000 to fight me on my own property i reported them to office of the IG
answered on Aug 12, 2020
Did they steal the collectibles from you? Did they use that money to buy the new house? If the police won't pursue the theft, you can't force them. You can sue them for the cost of your stuff. Do they have enough equity in the house to go after? However, they could then file bankruptcy... View More
My gf n i broke up she has my washer dryer and freezer i messaged her to ask when i could come by and get them no answer so i tried instagram and found out she is using my last name and now claiming im harassing her when she never told me to stop nor did she just block me but i told her i would be... View More
answered on Sep 11, 2019
Amicable?
adjective
(of relations between people) having a spirit of friendliness; without serious disagreement or rancor.
"there will be an amicable settlement of the dispute"
synonyms: friendly, good-natured, cordial, civil, courteous, polite, easy,... View More
For the media items, like movies & tv shows, I have embedded trailers from YouTube into the listings. According to YouTube, as long as videos are embedded and not copy & pasted, this is perfectly acceptable, allowable, and legal, found here:... View More
answered on Apr 16, 2019
If you have created a successful business, you're going to get silly/aggressive/unfounded accusers, just be ready and have a good lawyer on retainer to deal with such issues as they arise.
As for embedding YouTube videos onto your own website (for profit), this is a common question.... View More
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