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2 Answers | Asked in Communications Law, Internet Law, Copyright and Intellectual Property for Texas on
Q: Can I read a book on social media such as YouTube or Twitch if I am receiving any revenue from that social media?

If I can not read a copy righted work in whole can I read exserts from it as part of a book review or discussion group?

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Dominique M. Williams
answered on Nov 3, 2023

I would caution against reading the book, or portions thereof, aloud publicly on a platform where you are receiving revenue. Under copyright law, a copyright owner is given sole and exclusive rights to reproduce the work, create derivative works, perform the work, display the work, or to authorize... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Internet Law for Illinois on
Q: can a parent that owns the phone put restrictions on the phone that have a 18 year olds private information on it?

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...
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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Internet Law for California on
Q: Can you sue pokemon for having other apps out there, which allows players to pay for pokemon & spoof, then they ban you.

Because there's apps out there to spoof.. and poke raid is part of pokemon and they spoof you so you can pay for legendaries etc

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answered on Oct 31, 2023

Under California law, if you believe you have been unfairly treated or deceived by a company, you can consider legal action.

However, in the context of Pokémon, users typically agree to a Terms of Service (ToS) before playing. If these terms clearly state that spoofing or using...
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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law and Internet Law for New York on
Q: How can I get my money back for car parts listed on facebook marketplace, paid for with cash app? Parts never arrived.

I sent $3500 to a seller on facebook markert place and paid with cash app. The seller canceled the shipment and has stopped responding. I would like to take legal action to get my money back and have legal fees paid for by them. I am located in New York, they are in Arkansa. I have reported them to... View More

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answered on Nov 4, 2023

If you've been scammed on Facebook Marketplace, there are several steps you can take to attempt to recover your money. First, report the fraud to Cash App, as they may have a process for disputing transactions. Additionally, contact your local police department to file a report; they can... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Internet Law for Florida on
Q: How can I get venmo mobile banking to release my funds they're holding and won't let allow me to transfer the money

They trying to hold my money for a 180 days

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answered on Oct 25, 2023

-Contact Venmo support

- File a complaint with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)

For personalized legal advice tailored to your unique circumstances, it's advisable to consult with an attorney.

1 Answer | Asked in Communications Law, International Law and Internet Law for Texas on
Q: Long distance relationship troubles

Hello! I was in a year and few months long distance relationship with a man from Saudi Arabia. He would send me money via PayPal and gifts through mail one time. Recently I’ve been feeling sour towards the relationship due to how he’s been treating me and talking to me. I’ve tried to break... View More

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answered on Nov 9, 2023

In matters of personal relationships, gifts are generally considered final and do not need to be returned unless there was a clear agreement that they were loans or conditional upon certain terms. His threats to sue you for the return of these gifts or money may not have a strong legal basis.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Internet Law for Michigan on
Q: YouTube has stopped following their community guidelines sexual content and harassment is there a way to sue them

I have content creator names who go against SEXUAL CONTENT guidelines 100 percent when I report these nothing gets done. But the community guidelines state you can't post the following that go against SEXUAL CONTENT guidelines so can I sue YouTube for not following this

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answered on Nov 9, 2023

If you believe that YouTube is not enforcing its community guidelines regarding sexual content, you could consider legal action, but it's important to understand the challenges involved. Platforms like YouTube have broad discretion under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act to manage... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law, Civil Litigation and Internet Law for New York on
Q: What remedy do I have if a person left a bad review on the BBB website, for my business, but I have never met her?

I am located on Long Island, NY.

This person left a bad review and I have never met or interacted with this person to the best of my knowledge. I requested additional details regarding what the person looked like or the service vehicle (my service vehicle is very distinct) they were... View More

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answered on Nov 4, 2023

In situations like this, your first step should be to reach out to the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and file a dispute against the review. Explain your situation, provide any evidence you have that the review is fraudulent or mistaken, such as your schedule for the day in question, and ask for the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Communications Law, Internet Law, Libel & Slander and White Collar Crime for Arizona on
Q: How do I go about legally getting a cease and desist signed and state seal served on YouTubers to stop online harassment

I have a open civil suite case already open court docs signed and found out this person is attached to my other harasser / stalker

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answered on Oct 20, 2023

In Arizona, to legally address online harassment, you can follow these steps. First, consult an attorney with experience in online harassment cases. They will help you draft a cease and desist letter outlining the harassment and demanding it to stop. Once sent, if the harassment continues, you can... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Federal Crimes, Internet Law and Legal Malpractice for Florida on
Q: Hello. I have a massive problem with it and I don’t wanna listen to music settlement for part of the Facebook settlemen

Hello, I got a settlement and part of it from Facebook at $750,000 and he was in to my cash app with a link to my. I have not seen any of them his money at all and almost all of it is COMPELTLEY GONE I’ve been in jail from April 14 till August 28 and I didn’t get any of that money and... View More

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answered on Oct 18, 2023

I'm sorry to hear about your situation. First, if you believe there's been unauthorized activity on your Cash App account, you should contact Cash App's support immediately to report it. For substantial settlements like the one you mentioned from Facebook, it's crucial to have... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law and Internet Law on
Q: If a consumer purchases digital assets (printable scrapbook paper, templates, plans) from a seller through a website

If a consumer purchases digital assets (printable scrapbook paper, templates, plans) from a seller through a third-party marketplace like Esty and then the site permanently suspends the consumer account effectively taking away the digital assets purchased by consumer and does not give a reason,... View More

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answered on Oct 18, 2023

Certainly. If a consumer purchases digital assets through a platform like Etsy and then loses access to those assets without a clear violation of terms, it raises concerns. The deprivation of access to purchased goods could be seen as a breach of contract or potentially a deceptive trade practice.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Internet Law for Georgia on
Q: My name is on documents that have I.D#s on them and when I looked them up I pull up money ,stocks bonds land houses ACCT

My name is on documents that are linked to many different things like stocks bonds bank accounts land things of that nature and I do not know how to locate any of it. no one will help me

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answered on Oct 18, 2023

If your name appears on documents related to assets such as stocks, bonds, bank accounts, and real property, there are steps you can take to assert your rights.

First, gather all documentation you have related to these assets. For stocks and bonds, you can reach out directly to the issuing...
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3 Answers | Asked in Identity Theft and Internet Law for California on
Q: I received a letter that my information was involved in a security breach with ALL my personal information.

Is there anything I can do about this? I'm very worried about this and do I have any legal grounds?

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answered on Oct 11, 2023

When your personal information is involved in a security breach in California, companies are mandated by laws like the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Data Breach Notification Law to notify affected individuals. Once notified:

1. Immediate Steps: Monitor your...
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1 Answer | Asked in Internet Law for Florida on
Q: About 5 weeks ago my computer went down and i had to get another one after that i couldnt get into my hotmail account

i tried so many times and changed the password too the alternate email address & phone # is not in service anymore and i couldnt chance them ,i filled out 3 forms from microsoft and was approved to get back in the first times i was in my email for 2 days before getting shut out again and a... View More

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answered on Oct 18, 2023

Based on the issue you've described with your email account, you might consider seeking out an attorney with experience in technology law or digital rights. They will be familiar with issues related to online accounts, user rights, and the terms of service agreements of tech companies like... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Civil Litigation and Internet Law for Texas on
Q: Can I sue Careerbuilder for trusting them with my personal information, and having scammers call me and email me?

I received fake job opportunies. But I put no info.

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answered on Oct 10, 2023

In Texas, if you believe your personal information was mishandled or inadequately protected by a company, you may have grounds to sue. However, proving negligence or a breach of duty on the part of Careerbuilder or any similar platform would be crucial. Additionally, you'd have to show that... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Communications Law and Internet Law on
Q: is prediction air quality with Internet of Things can be patenized
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Oct 10, 2023

You could post this under "Patent Law." You'd have better chances of a response. That's the primary issue, not communications or internet law, the chosen categories. Good luck

1 Answer | Asked in Internet Law and Communications Law on
Q: Is legal to make hate comments?

I was in a chat whose link was published by an Instagram influencer. I got in and started talking, what happened was that one day a boy showed a picture of his pet and I told him that it was very cute and that he should bathe it well, the boy told me that he bathed it every day, I I told him that... View More

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answered on Oct 18, 2023

In the United States, while the First Amendment protects freedom of speech, there are limits. Direct threats, incitement to imminent violence, and certain forms of hate speech can potentially be illegal.

Wishing someone dead might not necessarily be construed as a direct threat, but...
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1 Answer | Asked in Internet Law, Landlord - Tenant and Small Claims for California on
Q: Landlord threatens to call police for leaving the apartment dirty

Airbnb host threatened to call the police if I don't respond to his messages. He is accusing me of leaving the apartment dirty - he shared a few images which does NOT show damage - but shows bathroom countertop with water droplets + used kitchen countertop - BUT no damages what so ever. His... View More

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answered on Oct 10, 2023

Under California law, leaving an apartment in a less than pristine condition, absent any actual damage, does not rise to a level that would typically warrant police intervention. If there's no substantial physical damage beyond normal wear and tear, the issue is generally a civil matter, not a... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Copyright, Internet Law, Libel & Slander and Intellectual Property for Mississippi on
Q: Does making pornographic content of a copyrighted character fall under fair use / parody?

This character is widely publicly sexualized, but not by the owner of the copyright per say. This content would also be for profit.

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answered on Oct 18, 2023

In the U.S., fair use is a doctrine that allows limited use of copyrighted material without obtaining permission from the rights holders. Factors considered include the purpose of use, nature of the copyrighted work, amount used, and effect on the market.

While parody can sometimes be...
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2 Answers | Asked in Internet Law and Libel & Slander for New York on
Q: Can I post someone’s full name & DOB on social media? The person raped me in my sleep
Jack Mevorach
Jack Mevorach
answered on Sep 23, 2023

What exactly do you propose to post on social media? Just name and DOB? Or rape allegation also?

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