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Hi! I am a high school student who is trying to record my teacher being verbally hostile towards me. I went to my principle and asked if I could record my teacher doing these things, She said it would be inappropriate use of an electronic device. And that she can't do anything about it.... View More 
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answered on Oct 18, 2023
It's essential to approach this matter with caution. While your intent to document inappropriate behavior is understandable, bypassing school rules could lead to disciplinary action. Instead of directly recording, consider documenting each incident in writing, noting date, time, and details.... View More
Is there a statute of limitations? It was 3 years ago.
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answered on Oct 18, 2023
If a matchmaking site disclosed your personal email address without your consent, you may have grounds for a legal complaint, especially if it violated their privacy policy or terms of service. The viability of your claim will depend on the specific facts and circumstances surrounding the... View More
my ex had physically taken my tablet with was signed into all of my accounts including google. From there she was able to instruct my cell phone to factory reset itself and cleared out my google account of allot of valuable footage for my buisness and alot of very personal material. I now have no... View More
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answered on Sep 21, 2023
Unauthorized access to and tampering with someone else's electronic devices, like your tablet and cell phone, can potentially lead to criminal charges, such as unauthorized access to computer systems, identity theft, or unauthorized use of personal information. It's important to consult... View More
Music studio stole my messages, public instagram & other things. I sued them for copyright infringment. The studio says they will file a notice of dismissal on the grounds that I don't have my personal messages to friends registered with the copyright office. How can I register my personal... View More
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answered on Sep 14, 2023
Under California law, registering personal messages with the Copyright Office is not a standard practice and may not be necessary for pursuing a copyright infringement claim. Personal messages exchanged on Facebook Messenger are generally private communications and may not be subject to copyright... View More
This is a non-domestic PPO and we need protection from stalking, sexual harrasment and cyberstalking.
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answered on Sep 11, 2023
If you need assistance with obtaining or defending against a Personal Protection Order (PPO) in a non-domestic context, particularly in cases involving stalking, sexual harassment, and cyberstalking, it's advisable to seek the expertise of a civil litigation attorney, a civil rights attorney,... View More
I have proof that the entertainment media in question is about me.
I have been victim of emotional distress. Where due to leaking of my private information, I have been divorced, & i have gotten mentally ill.
I was studying Electrical Engineering with minors in Chemistry, I had... View More
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answered on Sep 10, 2023
Here are the potential legal avenues you might explore:
1. What can I sue them for if my private messages from Facebook were stolen to make entertainment media?
Under California law, you might consider pursuing a case for invasion of privacy, intentional infliction of emotional... View More
Can I sue the co-owner for stealing my assets and my game? The co-owner is only 16 and I'm 24 the reason I even trusted him as a co-owner is because he had modeled and coded stuff for me for about 2 years on different games and always did a great job despite his young age and always acted... View More
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answered on Sep 10, 2023
Under California law, you might have a case based on breach of contract, unjust enrichment, or conversion. Since the co-owner is a minor, there could be some limitations on the enforceability of any agreements you had with him. You should gather all the evidence of your agreements and the work... View More
answered on Sep 8, 2023
A successful libel lawsuit requires the services of an experienced litigation attorney, a solid damage expert, and possible a market surveying company. Specific notices must be sent under the Defamation Act and the content of the defamatory publication must be carefully analyzed to avoid the... View More
My boyfriend and I recently split up and he has videos and photos that were supposed to remain private and is now harassing me and threatening to post them online. Is there anything that I can do to take legal action?
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answered on Sep 4, 2023
Posting private photos and videos online without your permission can potentially constitute a violation of your privacy and, in some cases, may be illegal. The specific legal remedies available to you can depend on the laws in your jurisdiction. To address this situation, you might consider taking... View More
If possible, could I do anything about it? This person is my EX friend’s boyfriend, and he says he wants to kill me, he is going to stomp me into the ground, he says he put my address online, and he said he has people looking for me. And I’m going to get what’s coming to me soon.
answered on Sep 4, 2023
Such a threat to kill may be Aggravated Harassment under NYS law as electronic means are being used. Contact the police and have screen shots ready for them.
I have some old videos on YouTube 8 years old and Iam doing some illegal activities in them , is there somthing like ,”that after a certain amount of time passes I can’t get in trouble” , or or can police find the videos and create a a case? Even tho it was 8 years ago
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answered on Aug 29, 2023
The statute of limitations for criminal offenses in California varies depending on the type of crime, but some crimes have statutes of limitations that could exceed 8 years. Generally, the clock starts ticking when the crime is committed, although there are exceptions that could extend this period.... View More
My friend's daughter and my daughter are friends. The mother of another child texted my friend bashing my 9 yr old daughter. I've never even met this child or her mom, but this mom has been spreading nasty comments about my daughter to several people in our community. I have text proof of... View More
answered on Sep 18, 2023
A Florida attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. At this point, you could reach out to local attorneys who handle defamation matters. However, it's worth keeping in mind that even if a situation meets a textbook definition of libel or slander, many law firms... View More
Missouri- A friend was posted in the group Are we dating the same guy which is a newer Facebook group where women can post about men to warn other women. There were many comments about how he has cheated, lied, insists on not wearing condoms while telling girls he is exclusive and other not great... View More
answered on Aug 25, 2023
If the history posted is substantially true, then the person likely has no legal recourse.
He posed as a fake persona in order to obtain nude pictures from a female friend. He told her that he would cash app her the money and that her face didn't need to be shown to promote anonymity and let her know that he would be posting them online. Last night she found out it was him because... View More
answered on Aug 25, 2023
Assuming everyone is an adult, it is possible for criminal charges to be filed against your friend, but it seems unlikely. The victim files a police report. The victim does not file criminal charges. The prosecutor would do that if appropriate.
There are many online content creators in the finance and investing space. With so much information and so little time, I want to summarize videos and publish them, along with metadata and trend/sentiment analysis, to a website that may be monetized through ads and/or subscription for custom feeds.... View More
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answered on Aug 29, 2023
Summarizing other people's content and monetizing it could potentially expose you to copyright infringement claims under federal law, especially if the summaries capture the essence or key elements of the original work. The Fair Use doctrine allows for limited use of copyrighted material... View More
Customer came to restaurant filming on camera demanding that chef say on camera that the food was uncooked, then posted on google a review and telling people that she has the video recorded.
The entire thing seems prestaged to intentionally damage a business
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answered on Aug 19, 2023
Recording a video in a restaurant without the owner's consent, with the intention of defamation, could potentially violate California's privacy laws and defamation laws. California is a two-party consent state, meaning all parties involved in a conversation must consent to its recording.... View More
I fled the relationship almost 4 years ago. I was followed, though. I was too afraid to live alone. Thankfully, i had many friends who offered me a safe place. Safe until my ex discovered where I was staying. Once he knew, he terrorized my friends until either I left, or was asked to leave. If my... View More
answered on Aug 16, 2023
It is possible. It is not easy or inexpensive but it is possible and may result in a sale of the property. In Ohio it is a remedy called partition. Partition cases in Tennessee refer to legal proceedings which allow joint owners of real estate to divide their interests in the property. In other... View More
Someone took a picture of my wife without her knowledge and approval, then used it in a Google review for her workplace. Without any sort of context, he called her rude. My wife deals with over-the-road drivers for the duration of her work shift, and this picture and review is now there for anyone... View More
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answered on Aug 14, 2023
In Wisconsin, taking someone's picture in a workplace without their knowledge and then posting it online could potentially infringe upon their privacy rights. However, the legality of such actions can depend on various factors, including the context, the intent, and any applicable workplace... View More
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answered on Aug 15, 2023
While I sympathize with your situation, I am not able to personally offer pro bono legal services. However, you may want to reach out to local legal aid organizations or bar associations in your jurisdiction that may have resources available for individuals dealing with online cyber bullying and... View More
The Skullgirls team has taken a digital product that many people purchased and altered it in very significant ways. They've cut out entire pages from the art book, removed and re-announced voice lines, and drawn over concept art to make it less offensive. The current Skullgirls team, while... View More
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answered on Aug 15, 2023
While I understand your concerns, changes made to digital products like art books or video games fall under the discretion of the creators and developers. If these changes are made by the current team or company, and they own the rights to the product, they generally have the authority to modify... View More
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