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In the recent past I have taken a picture (using my iphone camera) and also a video of a professional photo that I had made at a photo studio. I either uploaded this to my facebook messenger story or sent it via iMessage/text or facebook messenger to friends that I wanted to see it. I have also... View More 
answered on Jul 21, 2017
Did your phone company tell you that you had violated their EULA? If not, I don't think you have to worry about it.
if I call my daughters school can I record conversation of their office employee who lies about prior conversations and has caused problems but her supervisor didn't believe you before so you will be able to prove it? (Can't say it is being recorded because then she won't speek... View More
answered on Jul 11, 2017
No. Pursuant to RCW 9.73.030, you may not record your conversation with the office employee without her consent. RCW 9.73.030 does, however, offer a caveat:
"Where consent by all parties is needed pursuant to this chapter, consent shall be considered obtained whenever one party has... View More
Ex wife emailed nude pictures of present wife to the present wife's employer and is now threatening to email them to more people.
answered on Jul 5, 2017
You need to report this to the police ASAP. Dessimating photos like this without consent is a crime.
Contract that we both agreed on and the job was complete. The owners think they were getting a different product that was in the 1st proposal instead of the product in the last proposal. I don't think the designer showed or read over the new proposal since the contract total was the same. The... View More
answered on Jun 16, 2017
Your question raises several issues, which you should be prepared to discuss in a lawyer consultation. Of course, the lawyer will want to see the proposal and all written communications. Does the proposal contain an attorney fees clause? A mediation and/or arbitration clause? Did you have... View More
My Ex boyfriend called police to see his son, wich he has not seen since january . He now wants to see him. My child is under the care of my grandparent for this time, we have no court custody order. I am out of state at the moment working.
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answered on May 31, 2017
You do not have to give the police information within this context. Conversely, they don't have to give you information either.
I was searching for a new job found one they told me to place my two week in, which I did then come the day I start they run my driving record and tell me they can't cover me no job. Am I able to get legal compensation?
answered on May 12, 2017
Texas is an employment at will State. I don't feel you would have any legal recourse. You would need to consult with a labor and employment law attorney. Workers' comp deals with on the job injuries
My sis and I are in our 30s and do not live at home. My mom offered to take my sister's phone in for an exchange. When the software was uploaded on the new phone, old text messages (which had previously been deleted) showed up, revealing a conversation that my sister and I had. We were... View More
answered on May 12, 2017
No, it's not illegal unless the mother hacked into the phone or used software to disable encyption.
just an error on the news channel's part, but the damage has been done and it's already been aired. Do I have any recourse?
answered on Apr 29, 2017
You may be able to sue for libel/ slander, depending on the facts. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media... View More
I'm trying to get a better understanding of these cases a someone whose not a law student. From what I understand, obscene material is determined to be so (Roth decision) when it meets only one of the three prongs ( a. whether "the average person, applying contemporary community... View More
answered on Apr 27, 2017
See: http://courses.cs.vt.edu/professionalism/Censorship/3-prong-test.html
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and the next month the new bill is even higher, we have confermation numbers but the rates is always go higher the next month. To talk to them takes all day and just when you get someone who is working to help you, the call drops. they say the will get this fixed and they never do.
Is this extortion? I need legal questions answered before I pursue any actions
answered on Apr 23, 2017
If he is an employee or officer of the company, you may have a civil claim for s x discrimination or sexual harassment. If not, there may be a crime involved, extortion being one of them, so make out a complaint to the applicable police dept.
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answered on Apr 8, 2017
It seems like you are confusing your first amendment freedoms with "censorship" and a private enterprise's right to control it's content. In any case more information would be necessary as too would further research.
something false about me as a result of it, can I sue for invasion of privacy?
answered on Mar 24, 2017
You may have a privacy suit as well as a defamation suit. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/... View More
answered on Mar 21, 2017
Ask Justia to take down your email. You can file a complaint with Human relations, but unlikely that they will take it down.Help support groups like Latino Rebels that through parody, satire, and dissing have gottencorps to modify their ad programs.
answered on Mar 16, 2017
I believe it's illegal unless all parties consent. If you need that type of protection you send confirming letters; best bet is get the advice of an attorney as to how to protect yourself.
answered on Mar 6, 2017
There are reasonable limits to our freedoms. Imagine the results, otherwise. See: http://www.uscourts.gov/about-federal-courts/educational-resources/about-educational-outreach/activity-resources/what-does
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And has harras and threaten to persons involed in case.
answered on Mar 5, 2017
You should have a lawyer who helps to handle these matters. If you do not like your appointed lawyer, considered hiring a private attorney.
This man "doxed" users, mainly women, from IMBD message boards, then hounded their family and friends with faked pornographic photos, etc...
I begged IMBD for help but got nothing, although other women had it worse than I did (my husband knew the photos he sent of me having sex... View More
answered on Mar 1, 2017
I don't hear a question here. You want to sue IMDB for the violations of its users? See: https://www.eff.org/issues/cda230
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I was employed by a destination marketing organization. I was terminated because I believe they wanted to hire someone who required a much lower salary, but they blamed performance. I did not underperform, in fact, much of what I accomplished there is still benefiting them. For example, I wrote an... View More
answered on Feb 22, 2017
I'm only going to address the portion of your question relating to copyright law, that is: can your former employer legally publish your article without crediting you? Yes, almost certainly.
This is known as "work for hire." In the case of a work made for hire, copyright law... View More
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