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1 Answer | Asked in Copyright for Indiana on
Q: Me & my friends are making a Roblox game using Marvel themes. Would any of that infringe on their copyright?

We’re making the game by hand and creating everything ourselves, from the characters to the branding of it, which is called Multiverse Marvel. Would they have any problems and/or actually do something about it?

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answered on Nov 19, 2024

Using Marvel's name and themes directly in your game could indeed create copyright and trademark issues. Marvel (owned by Disney) is known to protect their intellectual property rights vigorously, including taking action against fan-made games and content that use their brands without... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Medical Malpractice for Indiana on
Q: How long is too long to get money back for dental work that did not get done?

I did a payment plan through Dental First Finance for a treatment plan through Aspen Dental back in 10/15/2019. The day that I signed the plan is the only day I went to that dentist. Shortly after that Covid happened and then life happened and now I have a different insurance and live in a... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Indiana on
Q: I did a limited background check on my self. came back.isp reason code:16 child abuse and inconclusive ic-10-13-30-27

I have to get fingerprints done now what's this mean?

0 Answers | Asked in Uncategorized for Indiana on
Q: I discovered my late mother’s medical records in court documents from 20 years ago. Can this please be removed?

Sensitive PHI is available on this site, found by a simple Google search. Anyone could easily locate this information and I would like to know the process to remove this from public record.

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and International Law for Indiana on
Q: If one asks a company about business generally what IDif any & why
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answered on Nov 19, 2024

When inquiring about business operations, you'll want to identify yourself with your full name and any relevant professional background. This helps establish credibility and context for your questions.

It's helpful to share your specific interest in the company - whether...
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0 Answers | Asked in Child Custody and Child Support for Indiana on
Q: Can i sue cps for falsely identifying me as a sexual abuser?

Cps accused me of committing sexual abuse on my child when my child was not in my care nor in my custody I've had 4 cps cases opened on me and my ex I've never seen nor been told of this "sexual abuse until this case it randomly popped up saying it had happened in 2022. In 2022 I... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning, Family Law and Health Care Law for Indiana on
Q: Who is in charge of the care of father in law, his only child has passed away? Myself, his daughter in law? Grandkids?

My husband passed away last year. Father in law is very ill. Am I the care consultant for my father in law since his only child has passed away? Am I responsible for my father in-law in medical decisions and life after death? Burial? Funeral? His estate?

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answered on Nov 16, 2024

The answer depends in great part on whether your father-in-law has already executed documents such as a Power of Attorney or Advance Directive. If he has not done so, Indiana statute 16-36-7-42 provides in brief summary that A friend who: (A) is an adult; (B) has maintained regular contact with... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Indiana on
Q: Can a minor give police permission to enter a home?

14-year-old girl and resident of a home call non-emergency dispatch and advise the operator that her father and step-mother are locked in their bedroom and smoking marijuana in the house with (step-mother's) children in the home. An officer from the Sherriff's department arrives, knocks,... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Constitutional Law and Real Estate Law for Indiana on
Q: Can an IN HOA board waive some assessments of dues for previous years? Our board ignores discrimination to all others.

Some members had their 2023 and prior years waived while the rest of us did not have that luxury. Is that discriminatory?

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Insurance Bad Faith for Indiana on
Q: I need to get a copy of a check that was illegally cashed without my mortgage company's signature. How do I do this?

The copy of this very large cashed check sent by my insurance company did not have any signatures on it. I want the copy from the bank that cashed it to see if forgery was committed. But the bank that cashed it will not release it to me since I am not the customer and I wanted to know is it... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights for Indiana on
Q: On October 31 2023 my dogs were illegally taken and killed by the police is this something you could help

I was never given a warrant or any paperwork I was never taken to court or given an opportunity to get my dogs back they were taken and killed the same day

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Adoption, Arbitration / Mediation Law and Juvenile Law for Indiana on
Q: Am I able to get a contract drafted, legally binding, where my son's mother has to send pictures and life updates.

My son's mother wants me to sign my rights away, and allow him to be adopted. I've tried for parenting time modifications, however there are multiple complications. She will not budge on her stance. We've met with a guardian ad litem. Her recommendation to the judge was visitation... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Sexual Harassment for Indiana on
Q: What are my options for my upstairs neighbors that are stalking and sexually harassing me?

I have been being stalked by a group of people that includes my upstairs neighbors and people I know the names of. What are my options and what do i need to have a case?

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Indiana on
Q: in indiana< if i violate probation efore the expire date, but did not committ a crime will my probation end

i have a vop issued before my probation end date but not for comitting a crime. only for technical violation< now my end date has passed does that mean my probation is over

Elizabeth  Milliken
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answered on Nov 14, 2024

A Notice of Probation Violation automatically extends the probation period until the violation is resolved.

If the violation is based upon failure to pay fines or probation fees and you are not able to pay, you are entitled to an indigency hearing. If the judge finds you indigent, then...
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0 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law and Civil Litigation for Indiana on
Q: We purchased a property that is residential with an event venue, We closed in June, the sellers leased it until Nov 1.

When we took possession of the property, they removed items that were included in the sale, decorations, furniture, grain bin, porta johns, banquet tables, banquet chairs, they cut down a metal roof gazebo and removed it(concrete) they were supposed to transfer the liquor license. They swapped out... View More

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