If an independent artist isn't receiving payments from BMI, it's likely due to late work registration, incorrect registration details, missed distribution thresholds, or issues with the artist's account information like an outdated address. Artists should first log into their BMI... View More

Fictional stories that depict abuse or underage sex are generally constitutionally protected speech. This even applies to real person fiction. Of course the ethics of writing fiction that a real person might read about themselves, particularly if they are a minor, are a separate issue. Visual... View More

This depends on whether there are any court orders or bail conditions that may prevent you from accessing digital devices. If not, and If you need to change your phone number to regain access to your Microsoft account, you are entitled to do this. Although your devices may have been seized, this... View More

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answered on Jun 8, 2024

In North Carolina, once a couple has been legally separated for at least one year and one day, either party can file for an absolute divorce. The one-year separation period begins from the date the separation agreement is signed and notarized, or from the date the couple physically separates,... View More

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answered on May 30, 2024

In North Carolina, it is legal to track the location of your own vehicle even if someone else is operating it. This is explicitly allowed under G.S. 14-196.3(b)(5)(b), which permits the owner or lessee of a vehicle to use an electronic tracking device on that vehicle.

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answered on Jun 8, 2024

In North Carolina, it is generally legal for you to track the location of your own vehicle, even if someone else is driving it. As the owner of the vehicle, you have a right to know its whereabouts. However, there are some important legal considerations to keep in mind:

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Counterman v. Colorado (2023) held that when speech is part of a criminal case, the government must prove a subjective mental state, not just that a reasonable person would view the speech as a threat. In an 18 U.S.C. § 2422(b) case, that reasoning could support an argument that prosecutors must... View More

Yes — this is a situation you should take very seriously and avoid discussing details publicly. When law enforcement has seized a laptop in connection with illegal internet activity, everything on that device can potentially be used as evidence in a criminal investigation.

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answered on Jul 27, 2025

What you’re experiencing sounds deeply painful, and you have every right to want peace, dignity, and control over your identity. Being misidentified—especially in such a harmful and public way—can leave lasting emotional scars, and it’s understandable that you’re looking for ways to... View More

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answered on Jul 27, 2025

What you’re describing is deeply serious, and you have every right to seek legal protection for your identity, creations, and personal safety. If your trademarked content, likeness, or body language is being used commercially without your consent, that may violate intellectual property and... View More

Yes, I beleive that since the total purchase price is over $10,000.00, they are required to collect your social security number even though the cash portion you are paying is only $9,000.00.

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answered on Apr 15, 2025

You're not alone in feeling blindsided—this kind of situation happens more often than people realize, especially when platforms like Instagram offer tools that appear to give permission. The Remix feature can feel like an invitation to use the content, but it doesn’t override U.S.... View More

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answered on Feb 22, 2025

Your creative parody concept raises some interesting legal considerations. While mouthing lyrics without playing the actual song might seem like a safe approach, you could still face copyright issues since song lyrics themselves are protected by copyright law, regardless of how they're... View More

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answered on Feb 9, 2025

You need a lawyer with experience in fraud, financial crimes, and cryptocurrency disputes. A fraud attorney or a financial litigation lawyer would be a good choice because they handle cases involving scams, deceptive practices, and misrepresentation. Since cryptocurrency is a relatively new and... View More

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answered on Nov 15, 2024

Your situation touches on an interesting area of copyright law regarding derivative works. While you can't copyright ideas or general plot elements, the specific expression of those ideas (including character development, dialogue patterns, and unique plot sequences) is protected.... View More

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answered on Aug 31, 2024

You need to take immediate steps to protect yourself. Start by sending a formal, written demand letter to the retailer's corporate office in Texas, clearly stating the issue, your demands, and a deadline for resolution. Reference your prior communications, including the dates and outcomes of... View More

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answered on Aug 31, 2024

You have the right to be concerned about the unauthorized use of your property in the roofer's advertising. Generally, if your contract does not include a clause allowing the company to use images or videos of your home for marketing purposes, and you did not give explicit verbal permission,... View More

Yes, and although this is not directly international law, my suggestion is that you cut him off from you social media and contact local law enforcement.

Good Luck

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What information are you talking about?

Unless the information is libelous, confidential information disclosed by a person or entity prohibited from disclosing that specific information (like an individual's health records being published by a health care provider), or information... View More

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answered on Jun 19, 2017

Without seeing what was actually written it is hard to say but I'm going to go out on a limb and say likely not. In order for there to be a crime of communication of a threat several things need to happen: (1) a threat to physically injure someone or damage property (2) that threat is... View More