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I published a book on a story sharing website that focuses on the long term effects of sexual abuse. The main character is a 16 year old girl and her abuser is much older. There are some graphic sexual scenes, but they’re to paint just how horrible her situation is. I understand it’s a... View More 
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answered on Aug 14, 2023
While fictional works often receive protection under the First Amendment, certain subjects, particularly those involving explicit sexual content or minors, can raise legal concerns. If your story contains explicit content involving a minor, it could potentially be subject to laws addressing child... View More
What types of licenses are required to:
1. film a concert
2. subsequently keep it in an archive to be uploaded as a recording
3. recording will be released to public on a platform that offers pay-per-view subscriptions?
also, what are the potential legal issues could... View More
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answered on Aug 14, 2023
To film a concert, you would likely need a performance agreement or license from the event organizer, allowing you to record the event.
Archiving the recorded concert may require obtaining the performers' consent and potentially negotiating a licensing agreement, especially if you plan... View More
answered on Aug 8, 2023
No.
How people can use your image depends on where you post it. You can find information on who can use your photo in the terms of service/privacy policy of the site where you posted it.
through it months after we broke up and read through my messages with another girl where we talked sexually and sent it out to my parents and my job and I got fired because of it is that illegal
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answered on Aug 4, 2023
In Massachusetts and many other jurisdictions, unauthorized access to someone else's social media account or personal information without their consent can be considered a violation of privacy and may be illegal. This act is often referred to as "hacking" or "unauthorized access... View More
I believe they violated TOS. My account was banned while I wasn’t even streaming. They never told me why I was banned which in their terms of service states they have to apon request. They allowed a lot of bullying and illegal behavior to occur and didn’t defend me from phishing fake accounts... View More
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answered on Aug 6, 2023
Hi there! Happy Sunday.
If you believe your account closure on the livestream platform violates their Terms of Service and you have been waiting for a response since March 2023, you may consider taking the following steps:
1. Review the platform's Terms of Service and policies... View More
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answered on Aug 6, 2023
Using the domain name "Bestoftwitter.com" may potentially raise legal issues, especially if it misleads users to believe it is an official Twitter website or is endorsed by Twitter. It is essential to conduct a thorough legal review and consult with a trademark attorney to determine if... View More
Is this a binding price? Excluding any document and processing fees. The ad includes VIN number and all car details.
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answered on Jul 18, 2023
In general, advertisements are considered invitations to make an offer, not binding contracts themselves. However, there are exceptions and legal principles to consider. In Nevada, if the ad includes the VIN number and all the car details, it might be seen as a specific offer rather than a mere... View More
I have texts messages saying check my email to back myself up . Does it make no expectation of privacy due to this my kawyer used my screenshots in my case but wanted a second opinion
answered on Jul 13, 2023
A no no and the Court will neither like it nor allow introduction of it, nor does it usually help your case. Engage divorce counsel ASAP is the best advice.
I moved several months ago with my wife, and had called the ISP about a month before we moved to make sure we would have internet day 1 as I work from home and require it. They say its all good and we are all set to have them come out the 1st day. Day one comes and they never show up so we call... View More
answered on Jul 13, 2023
Unlikely...any chance there is another ISP you could go with? Did you make any deposit?
Can i screenshot these messages abd use them in court . I have many texts were he will say “read my email” check my email so he additionally not only left it open with no password he allowed me access
answered on Jul 12, 2023
In Massachusetts both of the parties to a recorded conversation each would need to be aware of same. So, even if husband is shown to have given consent , the other person did not.
The owner reached out to me threatening to report me to law enforcement .Minneapolis
answered on Jul 13, 2023
If you accidentally received money from a stranger through Zelle, all you need to do is promptly send the money back to its rightful owner and you should not have any legal issues. You will only face legal problems if you don't send it back now that you it wasn't intended for you.
We are getting divorced he left private conversations openly on our shared computer between him & a female friend can i screen shot then and use them in divorce ?
answered on Jul 12, 2023
In Massachusetts conversations recording without consent of both parties to the conversation is an offense and the Courts wouldn't allow introduction of same.
Realizing that this largely depend on the individual case, is it common or uncommon for attorneys to accept anti-SLAPP cases on contingency in states with statutes that require the court to award legal fees in successful anti-SLAPP motions?
answered on Jul 10, 2023
It would be very uncommon to see a contingency fee on an anti-SLAPP lawsuit because their is no guarantee of payment even if the case is successful. Frequently, even in a SLAPP suit, the parties will reach alternative settlement arrangements that do not result in the case going to Court. Even... View More
I found information about my company with negative reviews on a third-party website that I have never registered on. I was added and just collect reviews without my consent.
But how can this site collect reviews about my company without my consent? Do they need my permission to collect... View More
answered on Jul 7, 2023
Generally speaking, a company can collect reviews about your company and make them available on a website as long as they are not fake. They do not need your consent or permission to do so.
A review is fake if it is from someone who did not do business with your company. If a review is... View More
I'd like to allow a team of moderators to review voice chat manually. There is no automated system in place, and the team would need to manually listen to and subsequently make decisions from the data.
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answered on Jul 6, 2023
The recording of voice chat on a game server for moderation purposes may raise legal considerations, particularly in relation to privacy laws. In Michigan, it is generally required to obtain consent from all parties involved in a conversation before recording it. However, laws can vary, and there... View More
My ex's brother is clinically insane, obsessed with me (cause he finds me a threat) and threatens to ruin my life by contacting my work, landlord, other ex's, etc.
The most recent incident resulted in the brother being flown back to the mainland with his parents.
I live... View More
answered on Jul 5, 2023
Note that I am not an Hawaii attorney. Based on your narrative, it sounds like you likely have grounds for a protection order (assuming HI has anti-stalking protection orders). However, barring your stalker from an island is going to depend on facts that you have not shared. In Ohio, for... View More
My company is SaaS system provider, take care of customer's data, we have some bank customers in the US. but for saving money, we outsource database administrators, system engineers job to our China's branch, these engineers access the SaaS system and data remotely from China, is it legal?
I put in a dispute about a $100 unexplained fee with Discover, so they deactivated my account without notice. I now have no email on those accounts. Is it legal to do this without notice? I sent in many trouble tickets asking them what the fee was for but never got a solid answer. This is affecting... View More
answered on Jul 9, 2023
There are attorneys who specialize in IT matters, but your question remains open for a week. Until you're able to consult with one, from the standpoint of contract law, it could depend on your hosting agreement. It's possible the payment dispute was treated as a breach of the agreement,... View More
We have a radical Qanon activist - self professed digital warrior- who is an elected member of our non profit, all volunteer assoc. She operates 2 Telegram channels & a Rumble site. Both have tons of antisemitic, anti-LGBTQ, anti-govt, etc content. I don’t know that it rises to a hate crime.... View More
answered on Jun 27, 2023
If she is a "provider or user of an interactive computer service", such as the "Telegram channels" and the "Rumble site", it appears that she is protected by 47 U.S.C. 230, other than with respect to content created by her personally. It would be up to your... View More
Online seller renewed a year long subscription without advance notice and is refusing a refund even though I canceled immediately. This is illegal in FL but they are based in Massachusetts
answered on Jun 24, 2023
If you are buying while in Fla., Fla. law should apply. Regardless, to take legal action, you must see the terms that you agreed to for what procedures and venues apply for resolving any dispute. You likely checked a box for "terms and conditions". By doing that, you agreed to the... View More
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