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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.
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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 
I have a open civil suite case already open court docs signed and found out this person is attached to my other harasser / stalker
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answered on Oct 20, 2023
In Arizona, to legally address online harassment, you can follow these steps. First, consult an attorney with experience in online harassment cases. They will help you draft a cease and desist letter outlining the harassment and demanding it to stop. Once sent, if the harassment continues, you can... View More
I was in a chat whose link was published by an Instagram influencer. I got in and started talking, what happened was that one day a boy showed a picture of his pet and I told him that it was very cute and that he should bathe it well, the boy told me that he bathed it every day, I I told him that... View More
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answered on Oct 18, 2023
In the United States, while the First Amendment protects freedom of speech, there are limits. Direct threats, incitement to imminent violence, and certain forms of hate speech can potentially be illegal.
Wishing someone dead might not necessarily be construed as a direct threat, but... View More
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answered on Oct 10, 2023
In Ohio, if someone is harassing you through persistent texts, calls, or stalking, you have several options. Begin by documenting every instance of harassment, including texts, calls, dates, times, and content. This evidence can be crucial for any legal action. Consider reporting this behavior to... View More
I'm a salaried, contract employee. My agreement was for four years, with an optional fifth year. That fifth year was at the sole discretion of the company and they would provide "30 days' prior written notice (e-mail sufficing)".
I received notice they would pick up that... View More
answered on Oct 5, 2023
Under the facts you described, you are free to reject their untimely notice and end the contract, or you can waive the timing issue and continue working at the end of the four years in twelve days.
If you want to negotiate a new contract, be sure to carefully and clearly document that your... View More
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answered on Sep 22, 2023
In Idaho, it is generally legal for a company to record customer calls as long as one party to the conversation is aware of the recording. This is known as "one-party consent," and it means that the company can record the call without informing the customer. However, it's a best... View More
my ex had physically taken my tablet with was signed into all of my accounts including google. From there she was able to instruct my cell phone to factory reset itself and cleared out my google account of allot of valuable footage for my buisness and alot of very personal material. I now have no... View More
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answered on Sep 21, 2023
Unauthorized access to and tampering with someone else's electronic devices, like your tablet and cell phone, can potentially lead to criminal charges, such as unauthorized access to computer systems, identity theft, or unauthorized use of personal information. It's important to consult... View More
Michigan appears to be, essentially, one party consent so long as the call is recorded by one of the participants.
I also told her numerous times I was recording all of our interactions to serve as a blanket statement.
She is consistently threatening to intentionally violate our... View More
answered on Sep 12, 2023
If you have a custody agreement, then the only thing that matters is whether she - and you - are complying with its terms. If you two are making further agreements, that's cool, but understand that an agreement isn't an agreement unless both parties agree. When one party says "we... View More
I have a restraining order on someone and they violated it using a text now number but the cops are trying to see if it gets pinged back to my phone
I received a summons when I was arrested last, if they were to find something on the phone would I be arrested again or would it go to court... View More
answered on Sep 4, 2023
Yes, generally if you have a restraining order against you and they find something to show you have contact with the victim, you would be arrested on a warrant and can even be held over until trial. Get a lawyer if you think they may find something, especially one good with hiring and using a... 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
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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
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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
Court Supervision on the first, optional court date will be in September 2023 in which I'm think I must attend, and I use my phone for Uber. Any way I can retain my supervision???
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answered on Aug 15, 2023
A ticket while you are in supervision does not automatically cause loss of the supervision. The prosecutor must be aware of it, and must file papers to revoke the first supervision.
Most of the time on these minor offenses, they do not revoke and might even give you supervision again for... View More
answered on Aug 11, 2023
It is highly unlikely T-Mobile has the content of text messages from 2021 and 2022. Usually the content of text messages is stored on the devices used to send and receive the messages. Cellular phone companies do not independently retain copies of such content. You should ask one of the parties... View More
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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
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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
been served? The loan company manager was coming to my house sitting on his horn for 5 min. and calling my company allday Is that legal? I did send in a letter saying I deny the debt. they set a court rule to show cause hearing 7/31. I went and they said the judgement was already filed March of... View More
answered on Aug 2, 2023
You indicate that there is a judgment against you signed in March, 2023 which means the customary legal delays to appeal have passed. As such, in order to get the judgment overturned, you really need to meet with an attorney and specifically discuss your case/situation to determine if you have... View More
I purchased a house with cash about a year ago. The inspector said on his report that it had pier and beam foundation issues. This was addressed with the owner and he told me that he already had a foundation crew come in and do some work and it has already been fixed it the best they could and new... View More
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answered on Jul 29, 2023
Your only real move is to sue the seller. This can be successful if you have good paperwork showing that the seller was aware of the problem and then asserted that he fixed the problem. There is more to a lawsuit than that, but that is the bare minimum you will need for proof.
See a good... View More
What is the proper (legal) way to address this situation and options we can take to stop ex-manager from monitoring cameras at establishment when there is no legitimate purpose. Thank you.
answered on Jul 17, 2023
It may not be legal to allow the former manager who no longer works for the bar to continue to monitor the cameras from home because the former employee no longer has a legitimate purpose. The bar owner should definitely change the passwords and should implement procedures to ensure that the... 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
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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
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