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I'm looking for an overview of everything it would generally cover. I already know it covers criticism, commentary, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research. But does this apply to an individual, businesses, or both; is it only for private uses or anything non-commercial only? Is it... View More
answered on Jan 30, 2024
Fair use is a legal doctrine that provides certain limited exceptions to copyright law, allowing the unlicensed use of copyright-protected works in certain circumstances. Here's a broad overview:
- Fair use applies to both individuals and businesses/organizations. It covers private,... View More
I want to save the images of the inside of a house I grew up in offline for memories. How is this different from screenshotting Google Street View Imagery for memories offline? Wouldn't it be copyright infringement to copy a copyrighted image without permission whether it be downloading,... View More
answered on Jan 30, 2024
Hi there. Good morning, and happy Tuesday. A few key points regarding saving images from Zillow.com or Google Street View:
- Simply saving an image from a website to your personal computer for private viewing and memories is generally considered fair use under copyright law. You are not... View More
My husband was recently arrested and charged with ex-felony in possession of a firearm along with some other charges.. the firearm is mine and was beside the driver seat of my car. He didnt even know that I had it with me and he was only driving because I can’t see to drive when it’s dark. Is... View More
answered on Jan 30, 2024
In Alabama, as in most jurisdictions, the issue of possession in a criminal case, especially concerning a firearm by an ex-felon, is complex and fact-specific. If a firearm is found in a vehicle where an ex-felon is present, it can lead to charges of illegal possession, even if the firearm belongs... View More
Wife's company is now requiring them to use an app on their phone to sign into the computers. They do not reimburse for cell phone bill or provide a company phone. Is this allowed, and if she refuses to use her phone for work (as they aren't covering the bill) can she be fired with reason?
answered on Jan 30, 2024
In Alabama, there are no specific laws that require employers to reimburse employees for the use of personal cell phones for work-related purposes. However, this area can be complex and might intersect with federal laws or guidelines. If an employer requires the use of a personal cell phone for... View More
How does this difference apply to these types of images: artistic works, non-artistic works, photography, non-artistics things in general such as screenshotting a house on Google Street View, etc.?
answered on Jan 30, 2024
The key differences between "downloading" and "save image as" for copyrighted images are:
Downloading:
- Typically involves transfer of the full image file from a website to your device storage.
- Often involves making an unauthorized copy of the digital... View More
How does this difference apply to these types of images: artistic works, non-artistic works, photography, non-artistics things in general such as screenshotting a house on Google Street View, etc.?
answered on Jan 30, 2024
The difference between "downloading" and "using 'save image as'" for a copyrighted image is largely technical and does not significantly alter the legal implications regarding copyright law. Both actions involve making a copy of the image, which can infringe on the... View More
I've already been reprimanded by my school with 3 days of ISS. She still constantly contacts me and tries to have small talk with me. I am 17 and I am a senior in high school.
answered on Jan 29, 2024
In Alabama, as in many states, spreading false rumors about someone can have serious legal consequences. If the rumors are harmful to a person's reputation, this can be considered defamation. In your case, spreading false rumors about an STD could potentially fall under this category.... View More
I've already been reprimanded by my school with 3 days of ISS. She still constantly contacts me and tries to have small talk with me. I am 17 and I am a senior in high school.
answered on Jan 29, 2024
Spreading false rumors about someone having a sexually transmitted disease (STD) can have serious legal implications, especially if it leads to defamation claims or harassment allegations. As a 17-year-old senior in high school, it's important to understand the potential consequences of such... View More
What about if the images contain someone's car or any trademarks? Does this action infringe on any IP, such as design patents, patents, copyrights, trademarks, etc.?
answered on Jan 29, 2024
Under copyright law, using a screenshot of Google Street View imagery for personal, non-commercial purposes, like reminiscing about a house you grew up in, generally falls under fair use. However, it's important to be mindful of how you use these images, especially if you decide to share them... View More
Can an executor deposit funds into an estate account with no expectation of payment in return, giving all to the beneficiary, if there was an error ?
answered on Jan 29, 2024
In the United States, an administrator or executor of an estate has certain fiduciary responsibilities to manage the estate's assets for the benefit of the beneficiaries. If there is a temporary need for funds within the estate, the administrator may deposit their own personal funds into the... View More
I want to use Google's Android keyboard app to write stories into a commercial use android word processing app and then sell them. The only thing I found in Google's service-specific additional terms under "Gboard" is no selling. Does no selling apply to all Google app or... View More
answered on Jan 29, 2024
When interpreting Google's terms regarding the use of their apps and services, such as Gboard, it's crucial to differentiate between the app itself and the content you create using the app. Generally, the prohibition against selling usually refers to the app or the service itself, not the... View More
I was extending my hotel stay for another night and the manager was speaking with the housekeeper, who I assumed was his wife, and he asked me if I needed housekeeping. I said no and she went straight upstairs to my room and opened the door with my husband and kids and didn’t knock or say a word.... View More
answered on Jan 28, 2024
Yes, it is typically illegal for hotel staff to enter your room without consent after you have explicitly stated that you did not need housekeeping services.
A few key points on hotel privacy rights:
- Hotels must generally obtain verbal or written consent prior to entering an... View More
18 thousand plus 7 percent interest.
answered on Jan 27, 2024
If you won a case in Lee County, Alabama in March 2021 and have not yet received the awarded amount, you do have legal options to enforce the judgment. In Alabama, one common method to collect a judgment is through wage garnishment. This process involves a court order directing the debtor's... View More
I got arrested and Baldwin County had ahold on me for an arrested years ago. Well I sat 9 days and made a deal with the cops. I signed up to be a CI. Well come to find put the arresting officer is no longer with Thomasville. Well apparently he didn't hold up tob his end of the deal. Now I... View More
answered on Jan 27, 2024
I'm sorry to hear the police did not follow through on their end of your deal after you agreed to cooperate with them. Here are a few options you may want to consider pursuing:
1. Contact the police department and speak to a supervisor about the situation. Explain that you had an... View More
By content on the website, I mean the notes I can take verbatim, copy and pasting. In this instance, notes are not the entire website content, but a sizable portion of the text for private studying. The notes may or may not infringe on copyright. How is copying notes verbatim different from... View More
answered on Jan 24, 2024
There are some key differences between copying textual website content into private notes versus copying images or videos without permission:
1. Purpose and character of use: Taking verbatim notes for private study purposes is more likely to be considered fair use than pure entertainment... View More
I read online that most people don't care since it isn't being shared but yet they still are copying without permission. There's also saving a copyrighted image from Google Images and setting it as a desktop or phone wallpaper without permission; I read online that could be legal,... View More
answered on Jan 24, 2024
Yes, generally printing a copyrighted image for personal use in a kid's bedroom without permission from the copyright holder would still be considered copyright infringement. Here's a breakdown:
- Simply making an unauthorized copy of a copyrighted work constitutes infringement,... View More
answered on Jan 24, 2024
There is no definitive yes or no answer to this question, as determining fair use involves a complex, fact-specific analysis. However, some key considerations regarding backing up legally obtained apps and software include:
- If the terms of use or license agreement specifically prohibit... View More
answered on Jan 24, 2024
* If you are simply writing down a recipe from another source for your own personal use in your notebook, that would generally be considered fair use and not copyright infringement. Some key factors to consider:
* Recipes themselves cannot be copyrighted, but the creative expression... View More
answered on Jan 24, 2024
Copying and pasting dictionary definitions into your notes or flashcard app for personal use generally falls under the category of "fair use," a concept in U.S. copyright law. Fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without requiring permission from the rights holders,... View More
I was pulled over and an officer found kratom in my car, but did not arrest Me and offered to let me go if I would agree to work with narcotics. He said if I didn’t contact the number he gave that he would issue a warrant for my arrest. Is this legal?
answered on Jan 23, 2024
The legality of the situation you described is questionable and raises several concerns. First, it's important to know that kratom's legal status varies by state and jurisdiction. If kratom is legal in your area, possessing it should not result in any criminal charges.
If kratom... View More
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