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I was considering playing online poker for real money, but I have a nosy family member that is spying on my internet connection at home. Can I play on my laptop at a local library and on their internet? I'm not sure if this is legal, since there could be minors in the public area and this is... View More

answered on Sep 4, 2024
Computers set up for the public, as in libraries or employment offices, generally have limitations on their uses. That could mean prohibiting their use for activities other than general and educational purposes. You would need to read the library's usage terms for more definitive guidance. Good luck
Hi, our longtime manager who was the admin for our business google account was recently fired. This person will not give us our login information. We are also locked out of our email account to recover or reset the passwords. This was a family member that we never thought would do the things that... View More

answered on Apr 1, 2024
I'm so sorry to hear about this difficult and stressful situation with your former manager. That's a terrible breach of trust that they are sabotaging your business like this. Here are some steps I would recommend taking to try to regain control of your accounts:
For your Google... View More
Hi, our longtime manager who was the admin for our business google account was recently fired. This person will not give us our login information. We are also locked out of our email account to recover or reset the passwords. This was a family member that we never thought would do the things that... View More

answered on Apr 1, 2024
You need to retain an experienced civil litigation attorney with knowledge of Internet law to file an Order to Show Cause with the Court and to immediately send them a "Cease & Desist" letter. To provide meaningful advice and learn the best way to proceed, you need be prepared to pay... View More
I'm concerned about a Discord server that targets 13+ members. The server owner has made inappropriate comments towards minors and seems indifferent about their well-being. The staff have allegedly encouraged harmful behavior and shared illegal content. Despite reporting this to Discord, no... View More

answered on Jun 12, 2025
This situation involves serious allegations that require immediate action through proper law enforcement channels rather than civil litigation. Contact your local police department immediately and file a report about the inappropriate conduct toward minors and alleged sharing of illegal content. If... View More
I have been in communication with Bigo Live regarding the restriction of my account. They provided an unclear response about the reasons for restricting my account and offered me a gift in exchange for a five-star review. However, I find this practice unfair and have not left such a review. I have... View More

answered on Jun 10, 2025
You’re right to be concerned—offering gifts in exchange for positive reviews can raise serious ethical and legal issues. If you have proof that Bigo Live tried to incentivize a five-star review while your account was under restriction, that could be seen as an attempt to manipulate public... View More
I'm a victim of organized gang stalking. I'm being hacked daily by strangers and followed constantly. Despite reporting this to the police, no action has been taken. I need legal assistance to address this situation in New Jersey.

answered on May 31, 2025
I'm sorry to hear about what you’re experiencing—it sounds very distressing and overwhelming. When you feel your concerns are not being taken seriously by local law enforcement, it’s important to document everything you can, including dates, times, and descriptions of each incident.... View More
I recently got a computer and discovered that my patent is being displayed on various websites, including one called "Justia." Despite my patent being visible online, I have not licensed or sold it to anyone, and it seems like others are benefiting from my invention. What steps should I... View More

answered on May 25, 2025
You need to retain an experienced patient attorney. My law partner is a member of the patient bar (one of only 45,000 in the entire country). Pick the best attorney you can find and remember one rule: a good attorney is generally never cheap, and a cheap attorney is generally never good so... View More
I am interested in using the brand name "Nomad Bearworks" for a company I am starting, which will offer animated videos on YouTube as well as hats and shirts. I plan to launch the YouTube channel within a week and market primarily to English-speaking countries. The "Nomad" brand... View More

answered on May 4, 2025
Trademarks serve as identifiers of the source of goods or services, helping consumers distinguish one brand from another in the marketplace. Generally, trademark protection is tied to the specific categories of goods or services with which the mark is used. This means that two businesses can... View More
I was winning the giveaway with the most likes due to my online presence and was messaged about it. I told them I had fans from all over and they said they were looking for people only local to participate. There were no official rules posted and even admitted they weren’t clear on rules and I... View More

answered on Feb 9, 2025
That sounds really frustrating, especially since you put in time and effort to win fair and square. If there were no official rules posted about location restrictions, then disqualifying you after the fact seems unfair and unprofessional. You may want to ask the organizers for a clear explanation... View More
I sell electronics. one of my customers wants to pay by giving me visa gift cards. I want to get the money off the gift cards. (my credit card processor doesn't let me swipe it on my credit card machine). can i buy on paxful.com BTC with the visa gift cards and then sell the BTC on... View More

answered on Nov 13, 2023
Trading Visa gift cards for Bitcoin on platforms like Paxful.com and then selling Bitcoin for cash on Coinbase.com is not inherently illegal. However, it's important to be aware of and comply with the terms of service of both platforms. Also, be mindful of federal and state regulations... View More
My company is SaaS system provider, take care of customer's data, we have some bank customers in the US. but for saving money, we outsource database administrators, system engineers job to our China's branch, these engineers access the SaaS system and data remotely from China, is it legal?
Our thread of emails between us and our supplier was somehow intercepted. Over email the person told us the bank information had changed. We sent the wire to the account that was advised. We got the goods. Whoever hacked my suppliers email cut the email communication between us off since they... View More

answered on Dec 28, 2022
You have fallen victim to one of the pitfalls of email versus telephone.
Your problem is more complex than can be answered here. You need to contact a good International Lawyer, either in your city, or NYC if you are close. Your facts are "too skinny" for someone on a question... View More
I posted a statue on social media with a disclaimer “in my opinion “ and now an attorney says it is slander because I misinterpreted the statue. And discredited his work on a filed Resolution

answered on Oct 23, 2022
Adding your opinion to something will generally not protect you against a possible slander law suit.
My accounts have been hacked and my information is being used!!

answered on May 24, 2022
Most likely the agreement you signed when you became a member contained an arbitration clause. One clause in that agreement provides that you waive trial and agree to arbitrate any disputes.
I live in New Jersey. I am 25 years old. I just found out that my mother placed a tracking app on my phone called AT&T Secure Family. I heard that it's against the law to put a tracking app on an adult's phone without permission. It's only legal when you are a child, but when you... View More

answered on Mar 31, 2022
There is not a suit for money damages in my opinion. But if you want to spend attorneys fees to investigate their might be someone who will take your money. If you believe your privacy was criminality violated you can ask the police to prosecute. But the family secure app may require a family... View More
I got an email regarding the job offer, when I asked about details they didn't mention anything and sent the cheque directly through email. I declined the offer. I asked them to cancel the cheque. They mentioned once it is initiated they cant cancel and forced me to deposit and transfer their... View More

answered on Feb 20, 2022
You should never deposit a check like that unless you call the bank it is drawn on to verify the funds. Even as an attorney, I have gotten suspicious checks, and I always call. Report it to the NJ Dept of Banking and Insurance. You should not have a problem. Good luck.

answered on Jul 15, 2021
While you may not be able to do much to force the school to take action, there is a criminal offense in NJ pertaining to cyber-harassment (found on this site by searching for 2C:33-4.1) and you could file a complaint at the police department against those bullying her under that statute. That said,... View More
Is reading a children's book online legal as long as you aren't trying to monetize it? (New Jersey)

answered on Jun 7, 2021
Monetizing has nothing to do with copyright violation.
You should be careful and consult with an attorney.
They were dating, he was recording while they were together so she had knowledge Did they have to wait for him to become 18? What is the worst cast scenario? He’s being charged with invasion of privacy and cyber bullying

answered on Jun 11, 2019
No they don't have to wait until he is 18 to Charge Him. Get him a lawyer now or if you can't afford one a public defender.
I am 20 yrs old and began business with a friend (no corp, llc or agreement). I developed a following and good feed-back rating through Instagram (the sales and feedback are 95% mine all good). I rented space at trade shows, invested in a professional to create a online website purchased and gave... View More

answered on Jan 6, 2019
A letter from an experienced litigation attorney should be sufficient to rectify this problem.
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