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Hello. I intend to file a suit against a company that's not located in my home state of CT. The other company is located in Wyoming and California, as well as other countries. It seems very vague as to whether or not I can file the suit in CT. Can anyone clarify this? What I can tell you about... View More 
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answered on Sep 9, 2024
Yes, you can file suit in CT for an injury that happened here, and it is something that a licensed CT attorney like myself could help with. You should be aware that a "foreign" (out-of-state) company could try to have the case "removed" to Federal court if the amount in dispute... View More
I was visited by the FBI and was accused of a crime which I did not commit, by an anonymous person. The FBI gained my information without a warrant and I believe some of my civil rights were violated (1st and 4th). I requested an eFOIPA the day of the event but it took them over 5 years to... View More
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answered on Jun 29, 2024
To answer this question accurately, we need to consider a few key points:
1. Statute of limitations generally:
The statute of limitations typically begins to run from the date of the incident or when the alleged violation occurred. This is the general rule in most cases.
2.... View More
The thought here was to ONLY local Analytics and Conversion tracking systems in the United States only using a geo-targeting system. This would assure that no one outside the US had any kind of tracking or cookies at all (other than necessary). The question is, if a European user were to access... View More
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answered on Mar 12, 2024
The basic answer is "yes" - if a European visitor uses your customer's site and is tracked in violation of European law, your customer could theoretically be subject to EU penalties. The visitor's use of a VPN does not affect your customer's obligations.
The thought here was to ONLY local Analytics and Conversion tracking systems in the United States only using a geo-targeting system. This would assure that no one outside the US had any kind of tracking or cookies at all (other than necessary). The question is, if a European user were to access... View More
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answered on Mar 12, 2024
Following on from my previous thought - your customer's obligations under EU law are not onerous. See this link from the UK Information Commissioner's Office for information on valid consent to tracking under GDPR:... View More
The thought here was to ONLY local Analytics and Conversion tracking systems in the United States only using a geo-targeting system. This would assure that no one outside the US had any kind of tracking or cookies at all (other than necessary). The question is, if a European user were to access... View More
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answered on Mar 8, 2024
If a business based in the United States focuses exclusively on the US market and employs geo-targeting to restrict analytics and conversion tracking to US visitors only, the situation regarding EU users accessing the site via a VPN poses a nuanced challenge. The EU's General Data Protection... View More
I also filed a trademark with them and I don’t believe they ever filed for one and just took my money.
answered on Aug 22, 2020
It sounds like you might have a contract breach, but their fine print probably says that you have to arbitrate the dispute in California and that damages are limited to the price paid to them. You may have to consult with a California attorney to review your specific details in this regard.... View More
she sent the video to me from his phone with the phrase "don't play with me" I am now fearful that she might post this explicit video online. I contacted my ex and he had no knowledge of the video being taken from his phone and swore he would never post or share it per our agreement... View More
answered on Aug 13, 2016
If it does become a court case, perhaps it would fall under Invasion of Privacy. You might let her know that there would be legal consequences to her if she were to post this video and that you would have no hesitation in taking legal action.
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