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answered on Mar 8, 2024
As a filmmaking student wanting to use DC Comics characters in your project, you should follow the proper channels to obtain permission and avoid potential copyright issues. Here are some steps you can take:
1. Determine the rights needed: Identify which characters you want to use and in... View More 
Paid this app that's connected to my distributor to give my song 500 plays to get notice more, 500 plays in 7 days, after few days only couple plays asked them what was wrong, they said, were updating our systems and you get a boost now.
Well it's been 2weeks and nothing!... View More
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answered on Nov 18, 2023
If you paid for a service from an app that was supposed to increase plays for your music, and they failed to deliver as agreed, you may have grounds for a lawsuit. This situation could potentially be viewed as a breach of contract if the app did not fulfill the terms of the agreement you entered... View More
Paid this app that's connected to my distributor to give my song 500 plays to get notice more, 500 plays in 7 days, after few days only couple plays asked them what was wrong, they said, were updating our systems and you get a boost now.
Well it's been 2weeks and nothing!... View More
answered on Dec 15, 2023
You could sue on a contract-based theory. But if a law firm isn't willing to consider your matter on a contingency basis, that could mean attorney fees compounding things, win or lose. You could either on your own or through an attorney consider all options other than a lawsuit and weigh which... View More
I am wanting to run a Zelda D&D session on a podcast, and I was wondering if there was any problems with doing so.
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answered on Jul 10, 2023
Creating a D&D podcast set in the Legend of Zelda world can potentially raise legal concerns related to intellectual property rights. Nintendo owns the rights to the Legend of Zelda franchise, including its characters, settings, and storylines. It's important to note that unauthorized use... 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
We have two children and need to appoint guardianship in the event of our death, as well as distribute our life insurance properly.
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answered on Mar 27, 2020
It sounds like you are a married couple and your plan of distribution at the first death is "survivor takes all". That being the case, utilizing death beneficiary designations or joint tenancy with survivorship title holding is effective to vest ownership in those assets in the survivor.... View More
I booked a birthday party . The party is suppose to be on Sunday March 22nd . I had to put down a non-refundable fee of $100. Now with the state emergency of the COVID-19 situation I had to cancel the event . Parents do not feel safe to bring their children in this kind of environment where... View More
answered on Mar 16, 2020
Everyone is feeling your pain. This is new territory for everyone. Under current orders, that business cannot operate. I believe sound business practice would be for them to give you back your $100. However, I'm unsure if they are required to do so. They may well take the position that this... View More
this type of case. He is 15 years old playing with his team. Suffered a concussion, eye bleed, sore back foot. He was dragged.
answered on Aug 23, 2019
You are first and foremost looking at a potential criminal matter. Your first call should be to the local police. If you know the person's identity, you could also look into contacting a civil attorney.
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