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answered on Oct 2, 2024
It's understandable to feel uneasy if you suspect your boss is monitoring your conversations without your consent. In many places, employers are allowed to use video surveillance in the workplace, especially in common areas like offices or hallways. However, secretly recording audio can be... View More 
My car had been involved in a car accident and I was told the police needed to keep my car for investigation purposes but said I would get it back as soon as possible and that they are responsible for the fees. Well a couple months pass and I call them because I havent heard anything. I was told... View More
answered on Sep 30, 2024
You may have a case against them. Consult with experienced debt collection defense attorneys in the state where this occurred. Use the Justia search tool to find an attorney. https://www.justia.com/lawyers
Given that said website is aware that its user is using the donations or hosting respectively to commit a crime or host an illegal website, is that website prosecutable?
For more of an example, I'm asking this because of Subscribestar(adult), and how it has accounts made by websites... View More
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answered on Sep 25, 2024
When a donation website or hosting provider becomes aware that its platform is being used for illegal activity, its potential legal responsibility depends on how it responds. If they have been notified about criminal behavior, they are expected to take reasonable steps to investigate and, if... View More
Me intervinieron mi linea telefonica
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answered on Sep 25, 2024
If you believe your phone line has been intercepted or tampered with, it's important to act quickly. The first step is to contact your phone service provider to report the issue. They can investigate whether there has been any unauthorized access or interference with your line. Additionally,... View More
My ISP is one that is more hostile than most to the idea of expanding their services to rural areas. I happen to live in a rural area. The internet they offer is pathetic at 6MBPs down and less than 1 up, two people online at the same time can render it totally useless. I wanted to file a challenge... View More
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answered on Sep 25, 2024
It's frustrating when an internet service provider delivers poor service but then claims not to serve your area. Technically, ISPs are allowed to stop claiming service to an area even if they are still providing it, which can happen for various reasons. This might make it difficult to file... View More
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answered on Sep 25, 2024
Suing a news network for political misinformation can be difficult, primarily due to strong legal protections for free speech. In the United States, the First Amendment often shields news organizations, even if they present biased or inaccurate political content. The repeal of the Fairness Doctrine... View More
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I am a resident of Colombia, and I am not a resident alien in the U.S., nor have I ever lived in the U.S. However, I received a payment from a company in the U.S. for a video I made for them as a content creator. They asked me for a W-9, and I mistakenly filled it out and sent it... View More
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answered on Sep 17, 2024
Making a mistake by sending a W-9 form instead of a W-8BEN is understandable, especially if you were unaware of the difference between them. The important thing is that you realized the error and are taking steps to correct it. The U.S. tax system can be complicated, and mistakes like this are not... View More
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answered on Sep 16, 2024
When recording a conversation with your ex-husband in a public park, the rules depend on the laws of your state or country. Some places require the consent of both parties for recording conversations, while others only need the consent of one person involved in the conversation. This is known as... View More
I live in Florida. I was behind on my car payments but made it current the month that my finance company did a charge off on the car. I even spoke with them on the phone and nothing was mentioned to me about the charge off happening. I was only told that I should refinance to trade the car in. They... View More
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answered on Sep 13, 2024
Even though your vehicle was charged off, you may still be legally responsible for the remaining balance on the loan. A charge-off means the lender has decided the debt is unlikely to be collected and has written it off their books, but this doesn’t cancel your obligation to pay. The debt can be... View More
He was suppose to hold my things which were in the garage , while i looked for a storage unit and dealt with some business and things. I was assured nothing from the garage was being thrown out. When i went to pack up stuff my computers were gone , sent to the recycling center 7 weeks ago. All my... View More
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answered on Sep 10, 2024
You have grounds to take legal action against your uncle for the loss of your computers and the valuable work they contained. Since he was entrusted to hold your belongings and had agreed not to throw them away, his actions could be considered a breach of a verbal agreement and potentially even... View More
* My internet/phone service contract with Comcast expired April 2024.
* I discontinued my Comcast service at that time due to significant future monthly billing increases.
THE PROBLEM:
* Comcast has consumer "Email for Life" business policy. If customers cancel... View More
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
You might have a valid case against Comcast, especially if their "Email for Life" policy was explicitly promised or advertised and they failed to uphold it. The deletion of your email accounts, especially after discontinuing service based on their policy, could be considered a breach of... View More
I am unable to find any sort of way to verify my age anywhere
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
If you're in South Dakota and trying to access a site that requires age verification, but it shows you as being in Texas, this might be due to an issue with how the website is detecting your location. Some sites use your IP address to determine your location, and if your internet connection... View More
If I understand correctly, since a legitimate survey isn't an advertisement, a firm isn't required to obtain prior consent. However, is the firm required to manually enter in phone numbers one-by-one, or can it input a list of numbers into software and have it send messages all at once?
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
Under the TCPA (Telephone Consumer Protection Act), sending a survey link via text message can be permissible without prior consent, provided the message isn't considered an advertisement or telemarketing. However, the method of sending those messages matters. If you're using automated... View More
He was charged w a misdemeanor, Distribution of private images w/out consent. This was not the first time, but this time I had proof. He wrote a confession admitting to everything. When we go to trial, since he confessed, will he be convicted or can he take a plea deal & serve no jail time?... View More
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
Given the situation, your ex-husband’s confession significantly increases the likelihood of a conviction. However, he might still negotiate a plea deal with the prosecutor, which could result in a lighter sentence or alternative penalties like probation instead of jail time. The final outcome... View More
I've been asking my court appointed lawyer to show me the discovery the DA has on me. He ignores me and tells me no. He tells me Im guilty and we begin trial in Sept. Ive been in County jail for two years and not once has he communicated anything with me.
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
If your court-appointed lawyer isn't communicating with you and isn't showing you the discovery, you have the right to take action. You should first document all instances where you've asked for discovery or tried to communicate with your lawyer, and how they've responded. This... View More
It is an homage to adult swim, but I paid for the font and don't use actual adult swim imagery. Am I at risk of a lawsuit or takedown of my channel if I continue to use this font?
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
Using the same font and brackets as Adult Swim for your Twitch logo, even if you purchased the font, could still pose legal risks. While paying for the font is a positive step, it doesn't grant you the right to imitate a distinctive style that is closely associated with another brand,... View More
I am a Christian. My spiritual counselor happens to be a Metaphysical pastor. My pastor was approved as a spiritual advisor by both APA and my halfway house. When he refused to divulge information about our private conversation to my PO, the APA forbade any further contact with him. Weeks later, I... View More
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
It sounds like you’re facing a challenging situation where your religious rights are being restricted, which can be deeply troubling. The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects your right to practice your religion, and it includes the ability to seek spiritual guidance from a pastor of... View More
We rent an apartment with an attached garage at Alborada Apartments. The property manager gave us short notice (<6 days) that they're converting our garage into an ADU in a few days. We question the legality and appropriateness of this notice, as we never received prior communication. The... View More
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answered on Aug 17, 2024
You have valid concerns about the short notice your landlord provided for the garage conversion. Under California law, landlords must give tenants "reasonable notice" for major changes like this, especially if it affects your use of the property. Six days' notice may not meet the... View More
Everytime Ive tried to call 911 in an emergency situation my call will not go through no matter what...
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answered on Aug 7, 2024
Under California law, it is illegal for anyone, including dispatch centers, to intentionally block or interfere with a person's attempt to call 911 in an emergency situation. Your ability to contact emergency services is protected by law, and any interference with that right is a serious... View More
i was warned for the telecommunications harassment for 3 texts, i then made a facebook post with public record information. did i break the law ?
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answered on Aug 6, 2024
You received a warning for telecommunications harassment due to sending three texts. Sharing public record information on Facebook is a different action, but it could still have legal implications.
Whether you broke the law depends on the nature of the information and your intent in posting... View More
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