I have some expertise in this area so I am happy to help you with this question. There is some precedent for obscenity charges to be laid over written stories. The most recent such case concerned a man in Texas who was charged over a commercial website that included stories of the kind that you are... View More

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answered on Apr 12, 2024

In New York, it is illegal to record or eavesdrop on an in-person or telephone conversation unless at least one party to the conversation consents. This law applies to private establishments like hotels and restaurants as well.

According to New York Penal Law 250.05, "A person is... View More

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answered on Jan 28, 2024

In your situation, it's important to know that federal law, specifically the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), requires courts to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, including those who are blind. This often includes making documents available in Braille or... View More

New York is a one-party consent state meaning that you can record conversations if you're physically in the state and are a party to the conversation or if you have permission from one of the parties in the conversation. If neither of the parties to the conversation have consented then it is a... View More

No, you would not be able to sue the doctors for being inconsiderate. They are probably choosing to be thorough in wanting to see the baby, and understand the implications for themselves of not arranging exams that could be necessary to observe a given situation. You could express your concern to... View More

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answered on Nov 28, 2023

I'm sorry to hear about your challenging situation. It's important to approach this issue with a clear understanding of the legal aspects and practical considerations involved. Here are some points to consider:

Standard of Care in Healthcare: In healthcare law, the focus is often... View More

No, the Audio Home Recording Act (AHRA) does not give you the legal right to download audio from YouTube—even for personal use.

The AHRA was passed in 1992 to allow consumers to make personal, noncommercial recordings of music using specific digital audio recording devices and media—but... View More

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answered on Apr 12, 2025

Your proposal to share your internet connection despite ISP prohibitions presents both contractual and regulatory concerns under New York law. The terms of service constitute a binding agreement under New York contract law, and violation could trigger several potential consequences including... View More

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answered on Apr 8, 2025

Offering a free VPN service from your home can seem generous, but there are a few things you should consider first. Even if your ISP doesn’t prohibit it, they might still take issue if your bandwidth usage spikes or if complaints arise from activity traced back to your IP address. If someone... View More

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answered on Apr 7, 2025

In New York State, using visible video cameras in public areas, such as restaurants, is generally legal. However, when these cameras record audio, the situation becomes more complex due to privacy laws.

New York operates under a one-party consent rule for audio recordings, meaning you can... View More

I'm sorry your question remains open for two weeks. It looks like this takes place in the UK, and this Q & A forum deals mainly with U.S. laws and courts. But as a general matter, the type of case you describe sounds difficult. While your frustration is understandable, the element of... View More

You may be able to bring a federal data breach law suit, or sue the company under the terms of service (or file arbitration against them). This may help put more pressure on them to honor their contract and federal and state law. Contact a consumer protection attorney to evaluate your case.

Your father could file a petition on your behalf or if you’re 18 you could file a petition

If this involves something with an estate or will, you might have better chances of a reply in the Probate or Estate Planning categories under New York. But in either case, it would be difficult for attorneys here to reach out to you to help with a lawsuit - this forum does not work like an... View More

You're asking about media in which the owner can assert certain intellectual property rights. This does involve all the categories you correctly listed, but if you reposted in the Copyright Law category, the attorneys there could probably offer the most meaningful insight. Good luck

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Generally, the expense of damage cause to an apartment (or apartment door) is caused by a tenant or a tenant's guest the tenant is responsible to the landlord for these damages. In that situation, if the landlord's super repairs the damage, the landlord can seek recovery for the cost of... View More

If the bill was not paid, they have the right to disconnect.

Good luck.

Are you referring to NYCHA's NextGen Online Certification Program? If so, you can inform your property manager that you are opting out of taking advantage of the new option for online recertification and requesst a traditional paper packet... View More

You cannot do it. The logos and designs of newspapers are copyrighted.

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answered on Apr 5, 2018

My recommendation: hire a Florida attorney to discuss the issue, and write your former boyfriend a letter. If he is trying to obtain something from you under threat of releasing the photos, the local district attorney may also be interested and perhaps able to help.