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 
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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
If I have an educational account on social media where I do publish rare and exclusive pictures of historical personalities found in archives, mentioning the exact sources of where those exhibits were taken from, is it legal to also put the name of my account on these exhibits (tags) If I do some... View More
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answered on Mar 21, 2023
It is generally legal to publish rare and exclusive pictures of historical personalities found in archives, as long as you have obtained the necessary permissions and licenses to use those images. When you use these images, it is important to give proper credit to the original source, and it sounds... View More
Video is on TikTok Twitter YouTube and instagram
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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
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answered on Mar 19, 2023
I'm sorry to hear that you are being stalked and harassed on social media. It is understandable that you may feel hesitant about confronting the individual responsible, as it could potentially escalate the situation. It is important to prioritize your safety and well-being above all else. Here... 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
We fear that they may find our addresses and stalk in person. We do not have the finances for a lawyer and are scared to file a report if they are public information the stalkers can use. We don’t know how to protect any of our privacy and feel very vulnerable. Is any of this okay for them to be... View More
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answered on Mar 18, 2023
I'm sorry to hear that your family is experiencing cyberstalking, harassment, and defamation. It's important to take steps to protect your safety and privacy.
In general, public records are available for access and use by anyone, including stalkers or harassers. However, this does... View More
For example, on Washington Post, it renders the article and then covers it with a soft paywall. It’s somewhat straightforward to open the browser web inspector and remove the paywall. Is this legal? Am I filthy criminal? What laws does this concern?
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answered on Mar 18, 2023
No, it is generally not legal to disable or bypass a paywall for a news article. Paywalls are put in place by news organizations to restrict access to their content to those who have paid for it or subscribed to their services.
By bypassing the paywall, you are essentially accessing the... View More
Computer geek battle. I have everything for a lawsuit, but can’t find an interested firm. I have evidence to support my claims and friends want out from being hacked.
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answered on Mar 14, 2023
The type of lawsuit you may be able to bring against the individuals who hacked into your devices and used your SS# would depend on the specific facts and circumstances of your case, as well as the applicable laws in your jurisdiction.
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Breached the FBI using my SS#, they don’t care, breached through my devices, court wants money loss! Perl interactive programming
I have their programming printed out.
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answered on Mar 10, 2023
I'm sorry to hear about the situation you are facing. It sounds like a complex and potentially illegal situation.
If you believe that your ex and others are using you for software development and selling it to Samsung without your consent or compensation, you may want to consider... View More
I had an onlyfans page where I shared explicit content behind a paywall. One of my subscribers then illegally downloaded one of my videos and then posted a link for others to download on a leaked nudes forum. I know who the person is, could I sue them for sharing the content without my consent... View More
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answered on Feb 20, 2023
Yes, in California, you may be able to sue the person who shared your explicit content online without your consent. California has laws that protect individuals' privacy rights, including the right to control the use and dissemination of intimate images.
Under California's Revenge... View More
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answered on Feb 20, 2023
Online videogame microtransaction fraud may fall under consumer protection laws, specifically state laws regarding unfair and deceptive trade practices. Each state may have different laws, but many states have consumer protection statutes that prohibit unfair or deceptive trade practices, such as... View More
. We are an HVAC company starting out in NJ and we hired a marketing company we found online that is based in California
They are giving us a very hard time because we . Requested a refund since nothing but problems came out of hiring them.
They told us it would take time for... View More
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answered on Feb 20, 2023
It's important to review the terms of your agreement with the marketing company to determine if you are entitled to a refund under certain circumstances. If you believe the company did not fulfill their obligations as outlined in the agreement, you may have a legal claim for breach of... View More
This company said if I get to level mansion 21 in 21 days they will pay me $34.60 and they didn’t then they said email us screenshots of level 21 mansion and it will be resolved in 10 days and it’s been 14-15 and I emailed them with it again and they said to do something else now to resolve I... View More
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answered on Feb 20, 2023
Yes, you may be able to sue the internet company for breach of contract if they failed to pay you as agreed. To have a valid contract, there must be an offer, acceptance, and consideration (which is the thing of value being exchanged). If the company made an offer to pay you $34.60 for reaching... View More
Apparently he downloaded a Pegasus spyware software onto my phone. And now has access to ALL of my data and information. This is such a breach of privacy. I barely know this creep! What can I do?
Apparently he downloaded a Pegasus spyware software onto my phone. And now has access to ALL of my data and information. This is such a breach of privacy. I barely know this creep! What can I do?
answered on Jan 3, 2023
Great advice given so far and you should do all of them. If the person has any assets you can sue them in civil court for your damages. If they don't have any assets that might not be too productive... but all the other advice should be heeded...
Apparently he downloaded a Pegasus spyware software onto my phone. And now has access to ALL of my data and information. This is such a breach of privacy. I barely know this creep! What can I do?
answered on Jan 3, 2023
First, there are multiple online tutorials for removing the spyware. If that does not work seek help from a professional IT service.
Second, you can seek a restraining order against the person for harassment.
Third, you can sue them for invasion of privacy.
Apparently he downloaded a Pegasus spyware software onto my phone. And now has access to ALL of my data and information. This is such a breach of privacy. I barely know this creep! What can I do?
answered on Jan 3, 2023
have you called the police to see if they would get involved.....or have they said it was a civil matter?
you can file a Restraining Order and sue him, however, most lawyers would probably want money up front.
don't forget you can file in small claims court and get into court... View More
She was at an event and the man stuck a camera under the stall and recorded her peeing, it she knows it showed her crotch and face together. They found out who it was at the event and we got security camera footage of him following her into the restroom. We intend to file a police report and... View More
answered on Nov 13, 2022
As gratifying as it might feel to smack this guy, it would be foolish for you to commit a crime to get retribution. Vigilante justice is against the law. Let the criminal and civil courts do what they do best.
File a police report immediately. The longer she waits, the more likely the... View More
Customer came to restaurant filming on camera demanding that chef say on camera that the food was uncooked, then posted on google a review and telling people that she has the video recorded.
The entire thing seems prestaged to intentionally damage a business
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answered on Aug 19, 2023
Recording a video in a restaurant without the owner's consent, with the intention of defamation, could potentially violate California's privacy laws and defamation laws. California is a two-party consent state, meaning all parties involved in a conversation must consent to its recording.... View More
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