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I ordered something that should have been delivered May 10th that "Mail" lost. Never left GA warehouse, I'm in NC. Never left "Mail" hands. Conns was denied claim by "Mail" because they did it wrong, I can't claim b/c I'm not the 'entitled... 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
What laws give me the right to ask for my data to be deleted?
Under what conditions, can he refuse to delete the message containing my email?
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
You have the right to ask for your data to be deleted under several laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and Nevada's Internet Privacy Law, which require businesses to remove personal data upon request. Even though the forum owner is in Nevada, these laws may still apply... View More
Hello I am 24M I was talking to a Mexican girl (not US citizen) who said on her profile was 18, then told me on a facetime call that she is really 17. I live far away in US, and was planning to travel to Mexico to meet her soon, but given this new information I'm scared it may be illegal to... View More
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
Meeting a 17-year-old in Mexico as a 24-year-old US citizen raises some important legal and ethical concerns. In Mexico, the age of consent varies by state but generally ranges from 16 to 18 years old. However, even if it is legal in Mexico, traveling with the intent of engaging in a relationship... View More
Using our home in advertising is not in contract, nor did we give verbal permission for this. Also, we were not happy with the job, and are still having problems being remediated. We do not want our home to be affiliated with this company in any way. Can we demand this footage be taken down?
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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
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
In Ohio, if you have a learner's permit, you can drive to school and work, but you must follow specific restrictions. You need to be accompanied by a licensed adult who is at least 21 years old, seated in the front passenger seat, at all times while driving. This applies to all driving... View More
I am unable to find any sort of way to verify my age anywhere
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
If you're in South Dakota and trying to access a site that requires age verification, but it shows you as being in Texas, this might be due to an issue with how the website is detecting your location. Some sites use your IP address to determine your location, and if your internet connection... View More
If I understand correctly, since a legitimate survey isn't an advertisement, a firm isn't required to obtain prior consent. However, is the firm required to manually enter in phone numbers one-by-one, or can it input a list of numbers into software and have it send messages all at once?
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
Under the TCPA (Telephone Consumer Protection Act), sending a survey link via text message can be permissible without prior consent, provided the message isn't considered an advertisement or telemarketing. However, the method of sending those messages matters. If you're using automated... View More
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
Posting a picture of your husband and his mistress in a hotel parking lot could potentially raise legal issues. Depending on the circumstances, it might be considered an invasion of privacy or could lead to defamation claims if the content is misleading or causes harm to someone's reputation.... View More
He was charged w a misdemeanor, Distribution of private images w/out consent. This was not the first time, but this time I had proof. He wrote a confession admitting to everything. When we go to trial, since he confessed, will he be convicted or can he take a plea deal & serve no jail time?... View More
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
Given the situation, your ex-husband’s confession significantly increases the likelihood of a conviction. However, he might still negotiate a plea deal with the prosecutor, which could result in a lighter sentence or alternative penalties like probation instead of jail time. The final outcome... View More
The Saturday compensate for the 4 days off which should be a benefit. Should the Saturday not be paid as Overtime? We also work on a public holiday and get paid at a normal rate as well. It is in our contract and we get paid hourly. We work 9 hours a day, Mon-Fri.
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
It sounds like your employer's current arrangement might raise concerns regarding overtime pay. Generally, if you are working more than your regular hours, such as on a Saturday, that time should typically be considered for overtime, especially if it exceeds the standard 40-hour workweek. This... View More
In the slums not a safe neighborhood and one of the roommates are out on bond for sexual assault. Can he break the lease?
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
You have the right to expect that the apartment you leased matches what was advertised to you. If the apartment is in a significantly different condition or in an unsafe neighborhood, you might be able to argue that the landlord has violated the terms of the lease by misrepresenting the property.... View More
I recorded 4 videos about a month ago without anyone knowing I was recording the videos It was sent to someone who sent it to someone else who told the person that the person want's to either take it to court or settle it all without lawyers. I'm wondering if it was illegal to record the... View More
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
In Arizona, it’s important to know that the state is a "one-party consent" state when it comes to recording conversations. This means that if you were part of the conversation, you’re generally allowed to record it without needing permission from the other participants. However, if... View More
Specifically, Comcast Xfinity AI.. Which I told hours ago to stop contacting me by text message.. And then told a human agent to stop it, as well. Then it called me on the phone. And then it contacted me via the Xfinity app.. It's been going on for several hours and now through 3 different... View More
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
It sounds like you're dealing with a frustrating and potentially invasive situation. When you've clearly communicated to a company, through multiple channels, that you want to stop receiving messages or calls, and they continue to contact you, it could indeed be viewed as harassment. Even... View More
answered on Sep 8, 2024
Contact the cyber crime division of your local police department and make a report so they can investigate.
They tore out a bunch of my trees and tore my driveway up without concent. I'm estimating about 200 sq ft was destroyed of woods.
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
You have the right to take action if a company entered your property without permission and caused damage. The company likely violated your property rights, and you may be entitled to compensation for the damages they caused, including the destruction of your trees and driveway. Documenting the... View More
I've ask to the owner of the forum to remove a post because it contains PII. But he doesn't want. In Nevada, is he allowed to delete PII from his forum?
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answered on Aug 25, 2024
In Nevada, the forum owner is not required to comply with the GDPR, which is a European Union regulation. The GDPR applies to entities operating within the EU or offering services to EU citizens, but its enforcement on businesses outside the EU, like in Nevada, is complex and often limited.... View More
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answered on Aug 23, 2024
In California, whether sales tax applies to shipping charges depends on how the charges are stated on the invoice and the nature of the transaction. If the shipping charge is separately stated from the price of the goods on the invoice, it is generally not subject to sales tax. However, if the... View More
The owner of the community "locked" my account so when I try to login it says No Active Account. But it's MY MONEY that I PUT IN THERE, do I have any leg to stay on with this? It's basically theft of $600 in my eyes. I've emailed him and asked him nicely to allow me to... View More
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answered on Aug 15, 2024
You have every right to feel frustrated and concerned about this situation. When you deposit money into an online platform, you trust that the platform will allow you access to your funds when needed. Blocking your access without a valid reason or a chance to withdraw your assets can be viewed as... View More
I'm assuming they're already in solitary.
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answered on Aug 8, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about what you're experiencing. Under California law, it's crucial to take immediate steps to protect yourself and seek justice. You should report the assaults to the police as soon as possible. They have the authority and resources to investigate such serious... View More
i was warned for the telecommunications harassment for 3 texts, i then made a facebook post with public record information. did i break the law ?
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answered on Aug 6, 2024
You received a warning for telecommunications harassment due to sending three texts. Sharing public record information on Facebook is a different action, but it could still have legal implications.
Whether you broke the law depends on the nature of the information and your intent in posting... View More
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