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I recently had a private Instagram message leaked by a famous athlete on his story, including my username. This led to numerous people harassing me and my family, which forced me to delete my Instagram and X accounts. My X account had over 6,800 followers at the time. Do I have grounds to sue?
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answered on Jan 9, 2025
You likely have grounds for legal action based on several potential claims. The unauthorized sharing of private messages that led to harassment could constitute an invasion of privacy, and the athlete's actions may have violated Instagram's terms of service regarding private... View More 
Hello i am planning on making booter/stresser list. Stressers are websites were you can hire DDoS attacks. An extremely popular one got seized by FBI. Now, i give a proper warning that its for "Educational purporses and DDoS attacks are illegal", is it still illegal to make a list? Thank... View More
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answered on Jan 9, 2025
Creating or sharing lists of DDoS tools and services with the intent to facilitate attacks is illegal in most jurisdictions, even with disclaimers. Simply adding an "educational purposes" warning does not provide legal protection if the primary purpose is to help others find and use these... View More
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answered on Jan 9, 2025
In the United States, virtual goods and digital items purchased in online games may be subject to sales tax depending on your state's specific laws. Each state has different regulations about taxing digital goods, with some states treating them like physical products.
For example,... View More
My ma said she does not like my ex, we are still in touch, and that I can never date him again. We are both 18 and we still are acting like we are together. I am still under her roof and she said she will take away all technology to try and stop us from talking. What should I say and what should I... View More
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answered on Jan 9, 2025
Living under your parents' roof while wanting independence is a challenging situation that many young adults face. While you're legally an adult at 18, your mother still has significant influence over your life since you depend on her for housing and support. This creates a complex... View More
I met an anonymous person whose profile stated they were 28 years old on the online website Ashley Madison. I began chatting on the Signal App with the person, who I thought was in Amherst, Ohio. The person and I started a video call in which we both took off our clothes and were sending intimate... View More
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answered on Jan 7, 2025
I'm very sorry you're experiencing this frightening situation - sextortion is a serious crime and you've done the right thing by blocking contact and seeking help.
You should immediately file a report with your local police department and the FBI's Internet Crime... View More
A social media company online doc on acceptable use was read and false statements about people prohibited. Only public people had need provide evidence.
I reported the incident for a non-public person while giving evidence and was denied without explanation just sent back to the Terms &... View More
answered on Jan 7, 2025
This is something that attorneys who deal with website regulation, social media, and related areas would have insight into, but your question remains open for a month. If you reached out to attorneys who practice in those areas, they would probably want to see the actual terms and conditions -... View More
An individual has been impersonating me on social media for 2-3 years. They’re posting/selling sexual content of me as a minor. I’ve contacted the Internet crimes unit in their state and they are at a standstill because he’s using a vpn. What can i do? I have evidence that he’s posting me... View More
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answered on Jan 6, 2025
I'm really sorry you're going through this. Continue working with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and keep all your evidence organized, including screenshots, payment records, and any communication with the individual.
Reach out to a lawyer who has... View More
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answered on Jan 5, 2025
You may have the option to take legal action against a newspaper for publishing your mugshot before a trial or conviction. Depending on where you live, there could be laws that protect individuals from having their arrest information shared publicly before they are found guilty. Claims such as... View More
The person in question has threatened to harass my family and have the cops show up at my apartment, or swatting. The person has searched through paid online services and has shown that’s how my address was found also claiming is the same way said person has found my family contacts. All of this... View More
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answered on Dec 30, 2024
Generally a threat to call the LEO is not a crime. False Report to Police can be a crime.
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answered on Dec 26, 2024
Your situation with the stock broker being acquired sounds concerning. It's crucial to maintain access to your investments and account information during ownership transitions.
The first step is to contact your broker's previous office directly to confirm the acquisition and get... View More
they claim that i need to be a brick and morter to use there distribution which it is not stated anywhere that i need to be plus they have other options for signing up and i need a distributer for wholeselling which is what my business does but only online and there is no where stating that they... View More
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answered on Dec 17, 2024
From your description, there could potentially be grounds for exploring this situation further, as businesses generally must clearly communicate their eligibility requirements and policies.
While wholesalers have the right to choose their business partners, California law requires... View More
I found a box outside and didn't know where/when it came from. I then found a box inside of my apartment.
answered on Dec 11, 2024
A New Hampshire attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. I don't think you can pursue charges. I believe what you describe is a device for measuring motion on different axes, which could be used for educational purposes or to monitor shock to cargo during... View More
answered on Dec 6, 2024
An Indiana attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. If you reached out to local attorneys, the first thing they're going to ask is the reason for the refusal - not in a serviced territory, technical issues, billing dispute, etc. Knowing that would be a... View More
i'm in thailand but i need to File a lawsuit The Company in usa
answered on Nov 16, 2024
Probably easiest to hire an American lawyer to file suit for you in USA.
I tried to be as vague as possible in describing things, but sticking to the events in the storyline. The characters do the same things, but I do not mention their names.
Essentially, I tried to make the story not be readily recognizable, but it's possible people do (I don't know... 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
answered on Nov 6, 2024
A Florida attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for a month. A starting point could be a polite request. An attorney could write a letter if that doesn't work. You mention the information degrading you. If it rises to the level of defamation, you could discuss further with... View More
answered on Nov 4, 2024
A Florida attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. It's very difficult to remove personal information these days. There are companies that deal with individual privacy and security - you could reach out to them. Some of them affirmatively attempt to remove... View More
I just registered an LLC in florida which has a different name than the name of my website. Do I have to register a fictitous name for that website name, even though I'm not using it for any formal business interactions like contracts and banking?
the website name is only used for... View More
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answered on Oct 25, 2024
Yes, in Florida, if you operate your LLC under a name different from its official registered name, you generally need to register a fictitious name. This applies even if the alternate name is only used for marketing, branding, or displayed in your logo. Registering ensures that the public is aware... View More
Was hacked by a YouTubers co host/ discord moderator and I want to sue or continue with pressuring charges. The youtuber has a company/llc that is registered under their legal name and i know they have the co host is under his payroll.
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answered on Oct 20, 2024
I'm sorry you're experiencing this situation. In Corona, CA, there are attorneys who handle cases involving invasion of privacy and cyber-related issues. You should look for a civil litigation lawyer with experience in internet law to discuss your options.
Start by gathering all... View More
We purchased a resort business on March 28th, 2024. The existing website had numerous issues, so we decided to create a new one from scratch. We requested the original website developers to take down the old site and transfer the domain to us, but they have not responded. They continue to keep the... View More
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answered on Oct 11, 2024
First, consult with a legal professional to understand your rights regarding the domain and intellectual property. They can help you send a formal cease and desist letter to the former developers, demanding the transfer of the domain and removal of the old website. Additionally, report the domain... View More
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