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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Litigation and Communications Law for South Carolina on
Q: I'm being harassed by phone from a south carolina resident and I live in P.a..what are my options for filing suit?
John W. Molony
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answered on Dec 18, 2018

As a South Carolina attorney I cannot speak to the law in Pennsylvania. In South Carolina in situations where one feels threatened or in need of protection, one can seek either a Family Court Order Of Protection or a Restraining Order from a Magistrates’ Court. One would seek an Order of... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce, Family Law, Tax Law and Communications Law for New Jersey on
Q: Hello I am a student at William Paterson University I have a project where I have to interview a lawyer.

I have project to turn in on Friday and my assignment is to interview a lawyer is anyone available at this time. I just want to ask a couple of question

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answered on Dec 5, 2018

This is not the purpose of this forum. Call an attorney during their business hours.

1 Answer | Asked in Communications Law, International Law and Internet Law on
Q: What can I do when a company based in another country ignores my customer’s help message?

I’ve already sent messages three times.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Dec 5, 2018

Your customer could contact an officer of the company to verify if the request is reaching the right department. If the company will not respond, and there is a basis for a valid and meaningful claim, your customer could consult with an attorney.

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1 Answer | Asked in Communications Law for Kansas on
Q: with regard to the recording of phone conversations, does the calling party state consent law apply to the call?
Bruce Alexander Minnick
Bruce Alexander Minnick
answered on Nov 28, 2018

Each state has statutes controlling the issue of whether their citizens can or cannot record conversations of other people without informing the other parties; the federal rule is that recordings are legal if only one party consents. You should consult a Kansas lawyer.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Banking, Civil Rights and Communications Law for California on
Q: Is it legal to install spyware on another persons phone without their consent or knowledge?

My personal device was breached (empirical data available) I am licensed and work in the financial sector and, it is plausible and likely that some of my clients sensitive data could have been compromised as well. I know the implications on the FIN REG side. I need to know what my next move is.... View More

Dale S. Gribow
Dale S. Gribow
answered on Nov 17, 2018

MORE INFO NEEDED

HIRE A LAWYER AND REPORT TO POLICE AND HAVE THE DA PROSECUTE.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Criminal Law, Communications Law and Education Law on
Q: How do get my money back (online course)?

I started an online course in february in which I paid 6000USD and qualified as a Body language trainer.Many trainers like myself found out they taught us Fake science, as well as making us believe it was easy to ezen financial freedom. I asked to get m'y money back and didn't reply to my... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Nov 1, 2018

Based on these facts alone, it's difficult to say what the chances of recovery are. You could consult with an attorney to learn if you might have a cost-effective recourse through a lawsuit, arbitration, attorney’s letter, or other avenue. The attorney would likely want to see the agreement... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Contracts, Civil Litigation, Communications Law and Legal Malpractice for Pennsylvania on
Q: If an attorney makes an appearance as additional counsel for a plaintiff, is it required that both are on the filings?

I am currently a defendant in a civil matter in Pennsylvania. Two years into the case, a lawyer from a different law firm made an appearance as additional counsel "Lawyer A" for the plaintiff. This new law firm then made motions to the court without having the Plaintiff's original... View More

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answered on Oct 8, 2018

That is not usually how it goes. The judge will want all attorneys to enter their appearances.

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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Communications Law and Legal Malpractice for California on
Q: Opposing party's lawyer calling, emailing, texting nonstop... what qualifies as harassment? What can I do?

The opposing party's attorney (a personal friend of theirs) has called, emailed and texted me demanding copies of documents that the court clerk can provide from a past hearing. They called me 6 times in the course of a few hours... would this qualify as harassment? Can I do anything?... View More

William John Light
William John Light
answered on Oct 4, 2018

It appears that you are in Texas, but are asking questions of California lawyers. We are not qualified to answer questions about Texas law. If you are in California, and are representing yourself, it is quite normal for the opposing attorney to contact you, especially if you have documents... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law, Civil Rights, Communications Law and Constitutional Law for New York on
Q: is it my US legal right to be allowed to choose how communications (printed hardcopies vs online)are sent to me by NYCHA

I'm being forced to create an online account but i don't want an online "presence". I want to continuing receiving communications (statements, lease renewals, etc) by U.S. 1st class mail to keep all documentation in a physical file, not on a computer( i want a keep a physical... View More

Elaine Shay
Elaine Shay
answered on Oct 1, 2018

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

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody and Communications Law for Arizona on
Q: Privacy of communication between children and non-custodial parent

I am recently divorced and my ex-wife is monitoring texts between me and my children, as well as hovering over them whIle we talk on the phone. Is this legal in the state of Arizona? Don't I have some form of privacy allotted to me when talking with my children?

Randi Sirlin
Randi Sirlin
answered on Sep 25, 2018

In terms of what is legal in the State of Arizona, this depends, in part, on what your parenting plan states.

Most parenting plans do contain clauses regarding communications between the parent who is not with the children and the children and a good parenting plan will include orders that...
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1 Answer | Asked in Communications Law, Real Estate Law and Land Use & Zoning for Ohio on
Q: What is the law in Ohio for HOAs regarding monthly board meetings pertaining to open communication of agenda?

Concern has been raised that the president is not sending out agenda items for discussion to all homeowners for monthly meetings. What is the law and requirement for information that is discussed at board meetings?

Joseph Jaap
Joseph Jaap
answered on Sep 24, 2018

Ohio law for condominium operation can be found at this link:

http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/5311 See Sections 5311.09 and 091.

There can be additional rules in the condominium declaration and bylaws.

See also this link: http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/1702

It provides rules...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Communications Law and Military Law for Kentucky on
Q: I was given a ticket for harassment on Fort Campbell, KY. It’s my first offense ever. What should I expect?

My husbands chain of command got mad that I let people know that they had done some illegal things so they claimed I told them I was going to kill my husband during a meeting with his Lt. I had two witnesses to prove I never said it. They waited a week to report it which just so happened to be the... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Sep 23, 2018

Hire a lawyer and with your evidence, you should be fine.

3 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Communications Law for Georgia on
Q: I have a tpo against my baby's dad I'm trying to lift it. Can I have a video visit with him without him being in trouble

He violated his tpo because he was caught with me. He only has a misdemeanor because I was willingly in his presence, I'm trying to get the tpo I put on him taken away because we have a baby together and there was no physical violence and we've reconciled. Can I have a video visitation... View More

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answered on Sep 9, 2018

He would be violating the TPO and committing another felony. Stop trying to contact him. If you want the TPO dismissed, file a motion, but do not contact him while the order is in place.

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1 Answer | Asked in Communications Law and Wrongful Death for California on
Q: Why can't I receive any information regarding my sons suicide investigation autopsy

The law enforcement handling the case told me that I would have to subpeona them . because it falls under the alabama open record law

William John Light
William John Light
answered on Aug 28, 2018

Your question is posted in CA. Doubtful anyone here knows anything about Alabama law. I am sorry for your loss.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law and Communications Law for Michigan on
Q: In Michigan, is it legal to record then publish phone conversation I am a party to without the consent of the other?

I purchased an item from a dealer who misrepresented the item and began lying about that misrepresentation the minute my check was cashed so I began recording conversations with them without their consent. I want to put these recordings in reviews online and give to the corporation/ brand of... View More

Trent Harris
Trent Harris
answered on Aug 27, 2018

Your question raises a couple different issues, so I'll break it down in parts.

(1) Is it illegal to record the phone call?

No, probably not. A person can record a phone conversation in Michigan, if the person recording the call is a participant in the phone call and the...
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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Copyright, Communications Law and Intellectual Property for New York on
Q: Using Magazine and Newspaper covers on my website.

Hello! I was wondering if it would be fair use to include magazine and newspapers covers along with their logos in a "Print Advertising" section of an Ad agency's website? The covers will be placed in magazine and newspaper mockups in a digitally made-belief home setting next to... View More

Michael David Siegel
Michael David Siegel
answered on Aug 13, 2018

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

2 Answers | Asked in Communications Law and Family Law for Georgia on
Q: Physical custody mother out right refuses myself any communication with my daughter outside of my visitation. Legal?

She refuses any communication by me with my daughter while she is with her.

She refuses to answer any questions I have to her about my daughter.

The mother blocked my number and requires me to send any questions I have via email.

It may be a week or three before I get a... View More

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answered on Aug 4, 2018

The kinds of questions you posted, she actually doesn't have to answer. It's not great parenting, but she isn't obligated to tell you those things. As long as she actually does show up for the parenting time designated, then she isn't in contempt of the order.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights, Communications Law and Identity Theft for California on
Q: If no charges are filed against my friends neighbor ( a city worker) when I reported him following me taking pictures..

And in retaliation stalker follows me one eve on the street and robs me of my cell phone wallet etc..isn’t that like intimidation of a witness?

Dale S. Gribow
Dale S. Gribow
answered on Jul 30, 2018

need more info

however, it sounds like a ROBBERY/theft.......maybe assault and battery depending on the facts.

2 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Foreclosure, Real Estate Law and Communications Law for Florida on
Q: Do we have a suit against Carrington mortgage?Plz read details. Thank you

After making all timely payments on our mortgage that was sold from Bank of America to Carrington in February of 2018. they State we owe June and July of 2018 even though we have proof that we sent the checks & they were cashed by Carrington. On Friday July 19th 2018 we received a foreclosure... View More

Richard Paul Zaretsky
Richard Paul Zaretsky
answered on Jul 25, 2018

I don't think you need counsel yet - as you have not given the lender time to digest the information they probably just received yesterday or maybe not even until today.

But - if Carrington proceeds to foreclosure then you must seek counsel immediately. In the meantime you can ask for...
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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Criminal Law and Communications Law for Illinois on
Q: was my federal privacy rights violated by a informant acting as a Agent secretly recording me using audio/video in my ca
Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on Jul 19, 2018

You are obviously in the midst of a criminal prosecution.

Have you discussed this with your lawyer? I think you are asking around because you do not like your attorney's answer.

If you do not trust your attorney to provide proper counsel, you can always retain a new one

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