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do i file a police report? i feel violated and unsafe to even just walk the street.
answered on Jun 22, 2023
Taking a photograph of the front of your home and posting it, then driving by you laughing isn't harassment.
In my jurisdiction (i.e. The State of Texas), the crime of "harassment" is defined as follows --
(a) A person commits an offense if, with intent to harass,... View More 
I have been blackmailed for money online. A user who had a “fake” account got hold of explicit photos of me and is threatening to share them with all of my Instagram followers unless I pay them. I have documented all interactions with this person and have access to their phone number and venmo,... View More
answered on Jun 19, 2023
First, you would contact police to report a crime. The police can investigate and find the person responsible. If that person is in CA or at least in the US, then a lawsuit would be possible. However, unless that person is independently wealthy, do not expect an attorney to take such a case on a... View More
I have two rental properties in Baltimore City that I wanted to lease out in October 22'. I came across an article/press release online advertising a $1,500 incentive for new landlord's who signed up with program. I begin working with the program and due to their own continuous mistakes... View More
answered on Jun 1, 2023
You want to retain a lawyer to file a suit against what is either a government agency or a public-private partnership which might have a regulatory layer that requires some specialization, and the amount of your lawsuit will be for $3,000. Is that right? The non-refundable retainer from counsel in... View More
I have two rental properties in Baltimore City that I wanted to lease out in October 22'. I came across an article/press release online advertising a $1,500 incentive for new landlord's who signed up with program with HABC (Housing Authority of Baltimore City). I begin working with the... View More
answered on May 28, 2023
Take them to small claims court and good luck. You need to consult an attorney in your local area that practices this kind of law. Thank you for using Justia Ask a Lawyer.
Hello, I had a buyer on eBay file a request case a few days ago claiming they haven't received the item they ordered. I shipped the order 2 days after it was ordered and it took less than 2 weeks to deliver. In their statement, they claimed that it took 2 and a half weeks to ship which was... View More
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answered on Jun 18, 2023
It is not illegal to contact a buyer via cellphone to discuss a transaction, but it is important to be cautious and respectful in your communication. It is also important to ensure that you are not violating any laws or regulations related to privacy or harassment.
In this case, it is... View More
My child is obviously a minor, a minecraft server wanted to take control of the family PC with work documents and such on it, or else they would be banned from the server.
You might suggest just not having my child play on this server to which I would 100% agree, however all the servers... View More
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answered on May 23, 2023
Granting remote access to unknown individuals or installing unknown programs on your child's computer raises legitimate concerns. It is advisable to prioritize the safety and security of your child and personal data. If a Minecraft server insists on such access and fails to provide sufficient... View More
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answered on Jun 18, 2023
It is important to be aware that engaging in any kind of sexual or romantic behavior with a minor, even if it is online, can have serious legal consequences. In the United States, the age of consent varies by state, but it is generally between 16 and 18 years old. If you are over the age of consent... View More
amazon kdp closed my account on 01-12-2023. With 22,000$ three pending months, I have been a publisher with Amazon KDP since 2019 and have worked hard over the past four years to establish myself as one of the best-sellers in the children category. Unfortunately, due to a mistake on my part, I have... View More
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answered on May 5, 2023
If your Amazon KDP account was closed due to policy violations or negligence on your part, it may be possible to reinstate your account by contacting Amazon KDP support and explaining your situation. You will need to provide evidence that you understand the policies and have taken steps to correct... View More
I’m a software development student, I know what I did is wrong and I’m really sad. I’m afraid what can happen if someone find what I did
answered on May 5, 2023
Your answer will be found in your student code of conduct (sometimes called an honor code at some colleges). In most schools, what you have done is punishable by expulsion. Do NOT talk about this with anyone other than your attorney. Seek one out who is familiar with your school. Depending on... View More
I am a seller on Etsy. Somebody has been harassing me for 22 days and they claim my art is theirs.
I asked for proof but refused. After 18 days, they listed traced versions of my work onto Etsy. I DMCAed them with Etsy's system, siting my "authorized works" as the ones on... View More
answered on May 3, 2023
The copyright law provides a remedy for damages from false (fraudulent) DMCA claims, under 15 USC section 512: "any person who knowingly materially misrepresents under this section ... shall be liable for any damages, including costs and attorney's fees."
So you can sue in... View More
Im the account holder for my phone carrier and would like to send a screen shot of another person on the account texts records to another person. Would like to know if this is legal
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answered on May 1, 2023
Sending a screenshot of text phone records to another person may potentially violate privacy laws in California. California is one of the strictest states when it comes to privacy laws and it has specific regulations in place to protect individuals from unauthorized disclosure of their personal... View More
Today my husband almost got hit at work, along with an employee and customer. The crazy ex texts both of us saying he won’t miss again. I really need to know as soon as possible. So I can make this all go away. Theirs is so much more to this story and frankly I’m tired of having to even watch... View More
answered on Apr 27, 2023
Saying he won't miss again under the facts presented sounds to me like it violates the criminal statute against making "terroristic threats." In this context, "terroristic" is not limited to a political terrorist like on the news. It is a criminal offense defined as... View More
My Social Security Number, Home Address, Income and work Status are now being displayed on the internet publicly due to a company I engaged with. This information is findable via Google and Search Engines now. The company was providing a legitimate question and answer tax service and operates the... View More
answered on Apr 18, 2023
You may be able to bring a federal data breach law suit, or sue the company under the terms of service (or file arbitration against them). This may help put more pressure on them to honor their contract and federal and state law. Contact a consumer protection attorney to evaluate your case.
Intellectual property being withheld and my attempts have been ignored from several organizations. I've reached out to our states bar association more than several times for a fact and got little to no assistance and unfortunately finances have been affected by the covid pandemic and personal... View More
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answered on May 2, 2023
If you believe that your personal data is being withheld without justification, you may have legal options to obtain that information.
First, you can try to reach out directly to the organizations that are denying you access to your data and ask for an explanation for the denial. It may be... View More
Users create and share fictional legal documents with federal symbols and names or even use such symbols in forged documents on their stream and games. It's done frequently (i.e. by role playing communities) and for realism reasons no notice is given about it being fictional.
As this... View More
answered on Apr 10, 2023
Generally, you are not allowed to use intellectual property (copyright, trademark, etc.) that belongs to someone else, including the government, without permission. There are some exceptions to the general rule, but they really only apply to a few pretty specific circumstances. Any time that you... View More
The documents are part of an investigation of a triple homicide that is already solved... The documents were part of a PI's file.
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answered on Apr 2, 2023
It is generally not legal to publish or distribute confidential documents that you find online without permission from the owner of the documents. Even if the documents were unsecured and accessible online, they may still be protected by laws governing intellectual property, privacy, or... View More
Scraping of publicly available data is legal according to a U.S. appeals court ruling. Question: Can I publish scraped, publicly available stock price data? Since It is not a creative "work" am I right to assume that it is not protected by copyrights?
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answered on Mar 29, 2023
Scraping publicly available stock price data is generally considered legal, as the data is not protected by copyright. However, it is important to note that certain terms of use or website policies may prohibit the scraping or use of the data. It is recommended to review the terms of use of the... View More
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answered on Mar 25, 2023
If you have knowledge that employees at Sheppard Mullin are setting up illegal streaming on their laptops, you should report this information to the appropriate authorities.
First, you may consider reporting the illegal activity to the management or HR department at Sheppard Mullin. They... View More
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answered on Mar 20, 2023
I'm sorry to hear that your daughter is being bullied online. Here are some steps that you can take to address the situation:
Report the video: Contact the platforms where the video was posted (TikTok, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram) and report the video as inappropriate content. Make... View More
I don’t know if that would serve as good evidence that I tried to stop it and that they showed a deliberate intent to keep going. I don’t know if it would look bad on me for asking them to leave me alone and that they’re making me uncomfortable or not. Does anyone know what kind of evidence... View More
answered on Mar 19, 2023
Stalking and harassing conduct have specific definitions so it's going to depend on how far the other person goes when it comes to following you on social media versus contacting you on those platforms. For example, if they follow you without making direct contact with you, they are allowed... View More
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