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I tried to be as vague as possible in describing things, but sticking to the events in the storyline. The characters do the same things, but I do not mention their names.
Essentially, I tried to make the story not be readily recognizable, but it's possible people do (I don't know... View More 
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answered on Nov 15, 2024
Your situation touches on an interesting area of copyright law regarding derivative works. While you can't copyright ideas or general plot elements, the specific expression of those ideas (including character development, dialogue patterns, and unique plot sequences) is protected.... View More
I ordered something that should have been delivered May 10th that "Mail" lost. Never left GA warehouse, I'm in NC. Never left "Mail" hands. Conns was denied claim by "Mail" because they did it wrong, I can't claim b/c I'm not the 'entitled... View More
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
You need to take immediate steps to protect yourself. Start by sending a formal, written demand letter to the retailer's corporate office in Texas, clearly stating the issue, your demands, and a deadline for resolution. Reference your prior communications, including the dates and outcomes of... View More
Using our home in advertising is not in contract, nor did we give verbal permission for this. Also, we were not happy with the job, and are still having problems being remediated. We do not want our home to be affiliated with this company in any way. Can we demand this footage be taken down?
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
You have the right to be concerned about the unauthorized use of your property in the roofer's advertising. Generally, if your contract does not include a clause allowing the company to use images or videos of your home for marketing purposes, and you did not give explicit verbal permission,... View More
Both parties heave signed and notarized the separation agreement and have been separated for 2 years.
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answered on Jun 8, 2024
In North Carolina, once a couple has been legally separated for at least one year and one day, either party can file for an absolute divorce. The one-year separation period begins from the date the separation agreement is signed and notarized, or from the date the couple physically separates,... View More
Additionally, are iOS devices like Airpods, iPhones etc. with the "Find My Device" functionality considered tracking devices for legal purposes in a case where you wish to track your own motor vehicle?
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answered on May 30, 2024
In North Carolina, it is legal to track the location of your own vehicle even if someone else is operating it. This is explicitly allowed under G.S. 14-196.3(b)(5)(b), which permits the owner or lessee of a vehicle to use an electronic tracking device on that vehicle.
However, whether iOS... View More
So I’m a 14 y/o female and recently a 35 y/o male has been contacting me through social media. At first our conversations were mutual and friendly. But we kept talking and now he’s interested in me romantically and sexually and I’m starting to feel uncomfortable. Also he lives in another... View More
answered on Apr 27, 2020
Yes, and although this is not directly international law, my suggestion is that you cut him off from you social media and contact local law enforcement.
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answered on Jul 7, 2017
What information are you talking about?
Unless the information is libelous, confidential information disclosed by a person or entity prohibited from disclosing that specific information (like an individual's health records being published by a health care provider), or information... View More
Your Son-In-Laws Sister puts up a status talking about going to war over him and you know it's directed towards your daughter, etc....Can that be considered communicating threats?
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answered on Jun 19, 2017
Without seeing what was actually written it is hard to say but I'm going to go out on a limb and say likely not. In order for there to be a crime of communication of a threat several things need to happen: (1) a threat to physically injure someone or damage property (2) that threat is... View More
This website and web service would allow users to upload their screenshots from video games and share it with their friends. There is more to it, but as far as legal, would it be copyright or other IP conflicts if users screenshot their own in-game experience and upload it to the site and share it.... View More
answered on May 18, 2017
If you're going to allow users to post potentially infringing material, you should become familiar with the DMCA takedown process and register a DMCA takedown agent with the U.S. Copyright Office. Qualifying for the DMCA safe harbor would shift the concerns of copyright infringement from you... View More
I don't understand why I need to find the website address because of state and federal criminal eavesdropping statutes and other laws . Why do I need to find the website address before they can take my case and why when I contact the FBI and the DOJ they refuse to do the legal thing ???
answered on Feb 8, 2017
You have not provided enough information here for anyone to be able to help you out. Try asking your question again and including your cause of action, that is, what you are claiming happened that is illegal. Also, describe what you mean by illegal website.
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My question is Products like Mary Kay, Shaklee, Amway, etc.. these products are sold by consultants, but many sell online. I do sell some online, not many, just enough for some extra money since my wife lost her job.
I received an email from one of those companies stating... View More
answered on Jul 1, 2016
Whether they can sue you depends some on your agreement with them as a distributor. I would imagine that they limited what you can do with what they have sold you. They have an interest in protecting their brand and may be able to sue you for unauthorized use of their trademarks at the very... View More
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