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Concerned about copyright infringement or privacy issues withhomeowner?
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answered on Feb 21, 2024
You would likely be fine here. I will say that, before posting pictures and descriptions of custom homes on your new website, it's important to consider potential legal issues such as copyright infringement and privacy concerns. You likely own the copyright if you, yourself, took the... View More 
I have already sent the property management company and owners a request for reasonable accommodations letter to replace the dryer & fix a door jamb that has caused me to get locked into the the condo several times. They ignored my letter and immediately retaliated by sending me a demand for an... View More
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answered on Feb 21, 2024
Based on the additional details provided, you have a strong case that the landlords have a legal obligation to replace the broken dryer as a reasonable accommodation under fair housing laws, given your disability. Several key points:
• Landlords have a duty to make reasonable... View More
i have multiple pictures of proof on multiple occasions and keep getting more .. multiple locations at that .i am disabled and do use that spot
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answered on Feb 21, 2024
Under California law, parking in a designated disabled spot without proper authorization is a violation of state law and subject to penalties. You can take several steps to address this issue, starting with documenting each instance of FedEx parking in the disabled spot with photographs and... View More
i have multiple pictures of proof on multiple occasions and keep getting more .. multiple locations at that .i am disabled and do use that spot
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answered on Feb 21, 2024
I certainly understand your frustration. It is good you have your documentation. Contact the company with the dates, times, photos, etc. Also, if they are parking in front of a particular business, let them know when it is happening… they don’t want to lose you as a customer and they may help... View More
Elderly abuse RO civil code.
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answered on Feb 21, 2024
In California, it is possible for a restraining order to be issued against someone for a second time, even if a previous order was overturned or expired. The key factor is the presence of new evidence or incidents that justify the issuance of a new restraining order. If circumstances have changed... View More
What is the lower limit of detention (when a normal dialog with a police officer begins to be classified as detention) and the upper limit (when detention begins to be classified as arrest)? Please with specific examples and key distinguishing features.
Is a traffic stop or on-the-spot... View More
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answered on Feb 21, 2024
A detention occurs when a police officer stops an individual and restricts their freedom to leave, based on a reasonable suspicion that the person is involved in criminal activity. This is more than a casual conversation but less than an arrest, which requires probable cause. The lower limit of... View More
In California, can a person voluntarily consent to the FBI using a wiretap of their conversations without a court order? Or can such a person use a tape recorder in their conversations without notifying their interlocutors so that they can then turn over a recording of the conversation to the FBI... View More
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answered on Feb 21, 2024
California is a "two-party consent" state, which means that all parties involved in a private conversation must consent to the recording of the conversation. This law is outlined in the California Penal Code Section 632, part of the California Invasion of Privacy Act. Without the consent... View More
My son is being falsely accused of a crime which we are fighting for his freedom. My sister who is the mother of the alleged 'victim', has-before, during, & after been spreading false information about my husband & i trying to ruin our reputation. She is also accusing us of doing... View More
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answered on Feb 20, 2024
In California, spreading false information about someone that damages their reputation can be addressed under defamation law, which includes both libel (written statements) and slander (spoken statements). If your sister is making false statements about you and your husband that are causing harm to... View More
he is a diabetic and was arrested for an out of state warrant for Texas the BLM ranger arrested him even after i told him that he had infections on both his left toe and right leg the ranger told me he wasn't worried about it. at the point he made it to Bakersfield the officers took him to the... View More
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answered on Feb 20, 2024
Under California law, individuals in custody have the right to receive adequate medical care. The situation you describe, where necessary medical treatment for serious conditions is delayed or denied, could potentially give rise to claims under both state and federal law, including claims for cruel... View More
Electrical Injury is associated with "delayed electrical injury," and neurodegenerative diseases. Delayed electrical injury can take between 2-10+ years to manifest. A 20 year analysis of Medicare data determined that people with a history of 10 Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) treatments... View More
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answered on Feb 20, 2024
In California, the discovery rule may provide a pathway for individuals who suffer injuries from a medical device that become apparent only after the statute of limitations has technically expired. This rule allows the statute of limitations to start from the time the injury was discovered, or... View More
Does the school district really have to accept the child's unique needs? Unique needs as wanting a specific preferred mental health provider.
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answered on Feb 21, 2024
Yes, public school districts in California are required to provide accommodations and services to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities under state and federal law. However, the specifics depend on the details of the student's situation:
- Under the federal Individuals... View More
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answered on Feb 22, 2024
In California, employers can require employees to sign arbitration agreements as a condition of employment or continued employment. However, the law also mandates that such agreements must be fair, understandable, and not overly burdensome or one-sided against the employee. If you do not understand... View More
answered on Feb 14, 2024
Addendum - I'm sorry - in my response a minute ago, I meant "a California employment attorney should answer.... " I left out the word "attorney." Good luck
answered on Feb 14, 2024
A California employment should answer your question, but it remains open for two weeks. Until then, arbitration clauses are commonly used. They can be a take-it-or-leave issue - it may not be relevant that the prospective employee does not fully understand the terms. I have seen this on injury... View More
Is it permissible for my neighbor to take photographs of my car and even snap pictures of the interior through the window? I have observed her doing this via my surveillance camera. We both reside in an apartment complex with assigned parking spaces, and I park right beside her.
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answered on Feb 21, 2024
Based on the information provided, it would likely be considered an invasion of privacy for your neighbor to photograph the interior of your vehicle through the windows, even if it is parked in a shared parking area. Here are a few key points to consider:
- In California, the invasion of... View More
Is it permissible for my neighbor to take photographs of my car and even snap pictures of the interior through the window? I have observed her doing this via my surveillance camera. We both reside in an apartment complex with assigned parking spaces, and I park right beside her.
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answered on Feb 13, 2024
In California, taking photographs of the inside of your car through the window, especially without your consent, may be considered an invasion of privacy. While there are situations where photography in public spaces is generally allowed, the interior of a vehicle in a private parking area could... View More
Hit-and-run left me with TBI. This injury has also prevented me from handling this case effectively, timely. On top of that, I was also denied access to police report until criminal sol expired. Report contained vital witness info/statements that identified driver. Keep being denied representation... View More
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answered on Feb 21, 2024
Under California law, the statute of limitations (SOL) sets the time limit within which a legal claim must be filed. However, certain circumstances may toll or pause the SOL, such as fraud or mental incapacity. If you believe that your mental disability prevented you from pursuing your claim in a... View More
Hit-and-run left me with TBI. This injury has also prevented me from handling this case effectively, timely. On top of that, I was also denied access to police report until criminal sol expired. Report contained vital witness info/statements that identified driver. Keep being denied representation... View More
answered on Feb 13, 2024
Nothing you have written indicates any of the criteria for tolling. You should have hired an attorney early in the process. Mental incapacity to qualify for tollingis more than a TBI . Unless you were a minor, or the defendant was absent from the state for some period of time, or the Defendant... View More
What are some special education rights for students regarding specific preferred Individuals as their mental health service provider.
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answered on Feb 21, 2024
Under California law, students with disabilities have the right to receive a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) that meets their unique needs. This includes access to mental health services when such services are required as part of their individualized education program (IEP) or 504 Plan.... View More
What are some special education rights for students regarding specific preferred Individuals as their mental health service provider.
answered on Feb 10, 2024
Special education students have tons of rights, and in fact most parents have no idea how powerful their rights are.
They can get free mental health, educational, behavioral, speech, and other services through their local school district if they qualify. Most schools slack, and parents are... View More
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