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Users create and share fictional legal documents with federal symbols and names or even use such symbols in forged documents on their stream and games. It's done frequently (i.e. by role playing communities) and for realism reasons no notice is given about it being fictional.
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answered on May 2, 2023
It is generally not allowed to use federal symbols, such as those of the Department of Justice (DoJ) or Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), without proper authorization or permission. These symbols are protected by federal law and their unauthorized use can lead to legal consequences. It is... View More
the custom is done on a real card with custom art on front
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answered on Apr 9, 2023
No, it is not legal to sell custom cards of a copyrighted card game like Pokemon without permission from the copyright holder. The custom art on the front of the card would likely be considered a derivative work, which is protected by the same copyright as the original game.
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… of my pocket while I was dealing(3/6/23)and they were picked up by a supervisor and he gave them to a security guard to be put in lost in found. The next day I go to lost in found and they said they have no log for any AirPods being turned in and to check back in a couple days. So I come back... View More
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answered on Mar 22, 2023
If you believe that your AirPods were stolen by a supervisor or anyone else who had access to them, you may want to report the incident to the casino's security department and/or to the police. They may be able to investigate the matter and potentially identify the person responsible.... View More
I have an idea of using a game to create a comic but I'm not sure if it is legal. I know people make youtube videos using the same method of screen capturing the animations and putting them together to make a show/movie. Most youtubers monetize this content as well. I'm wondering if... View More
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answered on Feb 25, 2023
Using screenshots from a video game to create a comic may be considered a derivative work, which typically requires permission from the copyright owner. Without permission, using screenshots from a video game to create a comic could potentially be a copyright infringement.
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Nothing is in motion, however I am currently a data analyst for a company and through that role I have thought of a way to structure how to make money off of sports bets. I know what to look for and can create spreadsheets that track historical data of players and teams where I can create a report... View More
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answered on Feb 20, 2023
It is legal to form an LLC in California for a business that generates profits from sports bets made by statistical analysts, provided that the business complies with applicable laws and regulations related to sports betting and gambling. The California Gambling Control Act regulates certain forms... View More
Also I would like to put the cars in Cards, and Packs where you can find them, so It became also a card collecting game
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answered on Feb 20, 2023
If you create a mobile game that uses images or trademarks of car brands without permission, you may be infringing on the intellectual property rights of those brands. This can potentially result in legal action being taken against you.
To avoid potential legal issues, it is recommended... View More
This time it’s the run around for like 3-4 weeks they said it would be resolved in 10 days. Now they have stop replying to my emails. I was really depending on that money, now it’s costing me money I don’t have.
answered on Feb 5, 2023
You can contact the Labor Commissioner's office by going to their website (https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/). Once you get to the main page, click the link for labor law and then click the link for Wages, where you will find out how to file your wage claim. If they can help with your situation,... View More
This time it’s the run around for like 3-4 weeks they said it would be resolved in 10 days. Now they have stop replying to my emails. I was really depending on that money, now it’s costing me money I don’t have.
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answered on Feb 20, 2023
If you entered into a contract with the company to play the game for money and there was an agreement on payment terms and conditions, then the company is legally obligated to fulfill their end of the bargain. If they have failed to do so and are not responding to your emails, you may want to... View More
My senior class organized a game where everyone bought into the game and the winner receives a cash prize. It is organized by students, not affiliated with the school. Every player signed an agreement that they accepted the rules. Students are being kicked out of the game, despite not violating any... View More
answered on Feb 3, 2023
Contact the Colorado Attorney General to file a consumer protection complaint.
https://coag.gov/office-sections/consumer-protection/
This may also be considered theft and/or fraud. Filing a police report may be appropriate.
You would also have a civil action for breach of... View More
This company said if I get to level mansion 21 in 21 days they will pay me $34.60 and they didn’t then they said email us screenshots of level 21 mansion and it will be resolved in 10 days and it’s been 14-15 and I emailed them with it again and they said to do something else now to resolve I... View More
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answered on Feb 20, 2023
Yes, you may be able to sue the internet company for breach of contract if they failed to pay you as agreed. To have a valid contract, there must be an offer, acceptance, and consideration (which is the thing of value being exchanged). If the company made an offer to pay you $34.60 for reaching... View More
When I checked whether there was a trademark of this name, I came across the game company named "Atlus" released in 2009 with the same name. However, when I researched a little more, I saw that this trademark was canceled in 2021 in several sources. Is this true or will I run into any... View More
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answered on Jan 3, 2023
The trademark registration of Atlus Co., Ltd. for the TRAUMA TEAM mark expired in 2020 for failure to renew. However, if the mark is still being used (despite the registration expiring) you would be infringing by selling similar goods with the same mark.
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answered on May 2, 2024
I would advise against naming your indie game "Bang Bros" as that name is strongly associated with a well-known adult entertainment company. Using it would likely cause confusion and could potentially lead to trademark issues.
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Played in a gaming tournament and won the tournament rules state "Prizes will be awarded within 30 days''. I call support they say that the internal rules state "prizes will be awarded within 90 days". I've ask to see the internal rules multiple times but I've been denied.
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answered on Apr 1, 2024
How much money are we talking about? If they are going to be late in paying by 60 days it is probably not worth a suit. If they don't pay after the 90 days then consider serving a demand letter.
Recently, I got scammed on Steam (Valve Corporation) and lost valuable CS2 skins I paid for. The scammer’s account has been trade banned, and thus my scammed items current reside within the scammer's inventory. But Steam Support doesn’t want to restore those scammed items to me. Firstly,... View More
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answered on Jan 3, 2024
Call the Treasury Department with all the details. That company is notorious for having their friends present stolen debit cards to them for cash and goods. The operators need to go to jail
I'll pay for the copy right.
answered on Sep 23, 2023
Contact the owner of the Sonic character’s copyright and make it a generous offer.
Presume an online livestream of a digital marble race. There are no stakes for winning besides a score for the player on a small leaderboard visible on-screen at all times. Viewers may enter the race by sending a chat message during the setup for the next race. It's first-come first-serve (up... View More
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answered on Aug 25, 2023
I am not aware of any specific California law that directly addresses this specific scenario. However, hosting an online marble race with bidding entry and paid power-ups could potentially raise legal and regulatory issues related to gambling, contests, and online gaming. It's advisable to... View More
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my dad made a mod for a game; they said that they would pay $500 and put his name in the credits. years later, his name is nowhere to be seen, what can he do about this?
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answered on Jul 10, 2023
If your dad made a mod for a game and had an agreement with the company to be paid $500 and have his name in the credits, but the company has not fulfilled their part of the agreement, he may consider reaching out to them to remind them of the agreement and request that they rectify the situation.... View More
answered on Jun 26, 2023
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