I mean does Yahoo follow up with law enforcement to be able to know that the emergency has passed so that they could notify the affected user. Sorry I missed Yahoo in the question

answered on Nov 30, 2023
Under California law, companies like Yahoo are obliged to comply with lawful requests for information from law enforcement, including emergency disclosure requests. These requests typically occur under exigent circumstances where there is an immediate threat of serious harm or danger.... View More
I live in a student housing complex in the San Diego area and was wondering if there were any legal repercussions to a business for recording phone calls without the calling party’s consent. When calling this company there is never a message that notify’s the caller that the call is being... View More

answered on Nov 27, 2023
Under California law, recording phone calls without the consent of all parties involved is generally prohibited. California is known as a "two-party consent" state, as outlined in the California Penal Code Section 632. This means that for a phone conversation to be legally recorded, all... View More
My IPAddress is breached and I have to get that too. My banks and all my information is being used. Buy whoever and I'm constantly cleaning up my personal info. I'm having problems one after another.

answered on Oct 20, 2023
In California, companies that experience a data breach are required to provide notice to affected residents. If you've been harmed by a data breach, you might be entitled to certain remedies, but the specific relief will depend on the circumstances and any proven negligence or statutory... View More
The scenario is that I want to call a customer support phone number of a business that has been troublesome. During the phone call a recording states that "this call may be recorded for training and quality assurance purposes". By continuing with the call, I am consenting.
Given... View More

answered on Aug 29, 2023
Under California law, recording a telephone conversation requires the consent of all parties involved, per California Penal Code Section 632. If the other party has already given a notice stating that the call may be recorded for quality assurance, that generally counts as their consent for the... View More
He posed as a fake persona in order to obtain nude pictures from a female friend. He told her that he would cash app her the money and that her face didn't need to be shown to promote anonymity and let her know that he would be posting them online. Last night she found out it was him because... View More

answered on Aug 25, 2023
Assuming everyone is an adult, it is possible for criminal charges to be filed against your friend, but it seems unlikely. The victim files a police report. The victim does not file criminal charges. The prosecutor would do that if appropriate.
He posed as a fake persona in order to obtain nude pictures from a female friend. He told her that he would cash app her the money and that her face didn't need to be shown to promote anonymity and let her know that he would be posting them online. Last night she found out it was him because... View More

answered on Aug 25, 2023
Based on the scenario described, the situation might involve potential criminal charges such as invasion of privacy, harassment, and possibly extortion. However, the specific charges and their likelihood would depend on the exact circumstances, local laws, and evidence available. The fact that the... View More

answered on Aug 9, 2023
In California, it's a two-party consent state, which means that all parties involved in a conversation must give their consent before a call can be recorded. If you are part of the conversation and want to record it, you would generally need to inform the other parties and obtain their consent... View More

answered on Aug 10, 2023
In California, both parties to a conversation must generally consent to being recorded. If you have obtained their permission to record the call, you may be able to record without getting their explicit permission again. However, it's advisable to consult legal counsel to ensure compliance... View More
I live in NYC and My girlfriend recently passed away lives in California and I brought her a phone a few months ago even payed the bill a few times I wanted Know what right I have to the phone if any I also have proof in text’s between me and her of when I payed for the phone even times she asked... View More

answered on Jun 2, 2023
I'm sorry to hear about your loss. It sounds like you may have some legal rights to the phone, but it's important to speak with an attorney to get a definitive answer.
In California, the law generally considers personal property to be part of the deceased person's estate.... 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

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

answered on Feb 19, 2023
Under California law, it is generally not permissible for state agencies to disclose personal information to third parties without the consent of the individual in question, unless there is a specific legal exception or requirement to do so.
In some cases, a state agency may be required to... View More

answered on Aug 3, 2023
If the Redevelopment City of Pomona CA blocked your private entrance without providing proper notice, it may be considered a violation of your property rights under California law.
You should promptly seek legal counsel to assess the situation and explore your options for seeking remedies... View More
I have never talked to any agent over the phone I have had different numbers over the years. I have never gave my consent for them to text me. They didn't give me any option to opt of of receiving any messages.
Rosenthal FDCPA
15 U.S.C. § 1692b
(2) not state that such... View More

answered on Feb 14, 2023
It sounds like this could be a scam. Ask the caller to send you written verification that you owe any money, and insist they text it to your phone number, and don't give out ANY of your own personal info.
FEEL FREE TO SEND IN FOLLOWUP QUESTIONS AS THIS THING DEVELOPS.

answered on Oct 19, 2022
More information is needed. Victims of crimes may be entitled to restitution. If you're a crime victim regarding a pending case, speak with the DA's office. [I litigate cases. Anything posted here must not be construed as legal advice, nor as grounds for forming an attorney-client... View More
I have this recorded. I'm going to court on a 422 PC-F and a 136.19(A)(1)F also on the 911 recording. There are more issues at hand but i want to know about this one please!

answered on Feb 3, 2022
more info is needed
you should wait for the arraignment and ask the court to appoint a public defender for you.
s/he will have ALL the info to intelligently address this.

answered on Nov 20, 2021
amendment to what?
will/trust?
holographic or written? notarized?
is this a family law question? i only handle criminal and PI...............
If I state in the email, “I am sending on behalf of my boss” and cc my boss, am I personally endorsing the contents and attachments? Even if I was instructed to send.

answered on Sep 15, 2021
California's Labor Code section 1102.5 states that if you complain/inform your employer of something you reasonably to be unlawful (in this case asking you to endorse contents and attachments), it is unlawful for your employer to retaliate against you. If you believe what your boss is asking... View More
Someone is framing me and police believe the falsified email was from me. Service provider supplied letter clearing me but in another police waiting til it was too late to obtain exonerating proof from the service provider to show I didn’t draft nor send it. Any information would be appreciated.

answered on Jul 26, 2021
i think you need to send an anti spoliation letter to the company saying not to destroy your evidence...............in writing and email.

answered on Apr 18, 2021
more info needed to understand.
however, i do not do that sore of litigation.
that would be civil litigation, not criminal.
chances are you would only find a lawyer to do so on an hourly, not on a contingency
I attended a residence zoom meeting it was recorded and notes were taken, when the notes were distributed my name was next to the most serious complaints about illegal issues at our apartment complex

answered on Mar 11, 2021
The short answer is yes. You participated in a quasi public meeting, so you should not be surprised that the notetaker included your identity and what issues you raised. You only want to be sure that you were quoted accurately.
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