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My Social Security Number, Home Address, Income and work Status are now being displayed on the internet publicly due to a company I engaged with. This information is findable via Google and Search Engines now. The company was providing a legitimate question and answer tax service and operates the... View More 
answered on Apr 18, 2023
You may be able to bring a federal data breach law suit, or sue the company under the terms of service (or file arbitration against them). This may help put more pressure on them to honor their contract and federal and state law. Contact a consumer protection attorney to evaluate your case.
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 Apr 10, 2023
Generally, you are not allowed to use intellectual property (copyright, trademark, etc.) that belongs to someone else, including the government, without permission. There are some exceptions to the general rule, but they really only apply to a few pretty specific circumstances. Any time that you... View More
The documents are part of an investigation of a triple homicide that is already solved... The documents were part of a PI's file.
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answered on Apr 2, 2023
It is generally not legal to publish or distribute confidential documents that you find online without permission from the owner of the documents. Even if the documents were unsecured and accessible online, they may still be protected by laws governing intellectual property, privacy, or... View More
Scraping of publicly available data is legal according to a U.S. appeals court ruling. Question: Can I publish scraped, publicly available stock price data? Since It is not a creative "work" am I right to assume that it is not protected by copyrights?
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answered on Mar 29, 2023
Scraping publicly available stock price data is generally considered legal, as the data is not protected by copyright. However, it is important to note that certain terms of use or website policies may prohibit the scraping or use of the data. It is recommended to review the terms of use of the... View More
After receiving the pictures of the texts my wife then forwards the pictures on to others. Is that illegal?
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answered on Mar 29, 2023
Taking pictures of someone else's private text messages without their consent may be a violation of privacy laws, depending on the specific laws in your jurisdiction. Additionally, forwarding those pictures to others may also be a violation of privacy laws, as well as potentially defamatory if... View More
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answered on Mar 25, 2023
If you have knowledge that employees at Sheppard Mullin are setting up illegal streaming on their laptops, you should report this information to the appropriate authorities.
First, you may consider reporting the illegal activity to the management or HR department at Sheppard Mullin. They... View More
Video is on TikTok Twitter YouTube and instagram
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answered on Mar 20, 2023
I'm sorry to hear that your daughter is being bullied online. Here are some steps that you can take to address the situation:
Report the video: Contact the platforms where the video was posted (TikTok, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram) and report the video as inappropriate content. Make... View More
Dear sir, I am 56 years male living in india! Most unimaginable fraud commited by NETWORK SOLUTIONS LTD ( My registrar). I have registered a domain name connect.com with NETWORK SOLUTIONS (My registrar) based in Virginia! Checked the availability of the name in Network solutions website search... View More
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answered on Mar 19, 2023
I'm sorry to hear about the fraud you experienced with Network Solutions. It's important to take action as soon as possible to try to rectify the situation.
You may want to consider contacting Network Solutions again and explaining the situation to a manager or supervisor. Provide... View More
I don’t know if that would serve as good evidence that I tried to stop it and that they showed a deliberate intent to keep going. I don’t know if it would look bad on me for asking them to leave me alone and that they’re making me uncomfortable or not. Does anyone know what kind of evidence... View More
answered on Mar 19, 2023
Stalking and harassing conduct have specific definitions so it's going to depend on how far the other person goes when it comes to following you on social media versus contacting you on those platforms. For example, if they follow you without making direct contact with you, they are allowed... View More
We fear that they may find our addresses and stalk in person. We do not have the finances for a lawyer and are scared to file a report if they are public information the stalkers can use. We don’t know how to protect any of our privacy and feel very vulnerable. Is any of this okay for them to be... View More
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answered on Mar 18, 2023
I'm sorry to hear that your family is experiencing cyberstalking, harassment, and defamation. It's important to take steps to protect your safety and privacy.
In general, public records are available for access and use by anyone, including stalkers or harassers. However, this does... View More
For example, on Washington Post, it renders the article and then covers it with a soft paywall. It’s somewhat straightforward to open the browser web inspector and remove the paywall. Is this legal? Am I filthy criminal? What laws does this concern?
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answered on Mar 18, 2023
No, it is generally not legal to disable or bypass a paywall for a news article. Paywalls are put in place by news organizations to restrict access to their content to those who have paid for it or subscribed to their services.
By bypassing the paywall, you are essentially accessing the... View More
Computer geek battle. I have everything for a lawsuit, but can’t find an interested firm. I have evidence to support my claims and friends want out from being hacked.
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answered on Mar 14, 2023
The type of lawsuit you may be able to bring against the individuals who hacked into your devices and used your SS# would depend on the specific facts and circumstances of your case, as well as the applicable laws in your jurisdiction.
Some possible legal claims you may be able to pursue... View More
Breached the FBI using my SS#, they don’t care, breached through my devices, court wants money loss! Perl interactive programming
I have their programming printed out.
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answered on Mar 10, 2023
I'm sorry to hear about the situation you are facing. It sounds like a complex and potentially illegal situation.
If you believe that your ex and others are using you for software development and selling it to Samsung without your consent or compensation, you may want to consider... View More
Saying things like "I'll be your parent" and having minors pay for a patrion to have adult conversations with this person with the intent on keeping it from other adults?
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answered on Mar 4, 2023
Yes, it is illegal for a stranger on the internet to try to convince children (15 and below) to go no contact with their parents. This behavior could potentially be considered as grooming, which is a form of child abuse and can be a criminal offense. Additionally, encouraging minors to pay for... View More
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answered on Mar 4, 2023
I recommend seeking the help of a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction who can review your case and provide guidance on the appropriate steps to take. You can contact your local bar association for a referral to an attorney who can assist you with your case.
In municipal government, if you submit your personal phone number to be either texted or called with a code to verify your identity as an extra security measure when logging onto a work computer, does this open the contents of that phone to be requested during an open records request?
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answered on Mar 2, 2023
It is unlikely that providing your personal phone number for two-factor authentication in a municipal government system would make the contents of that phone subject to an open records request. Open records laws typically apply to government documents and information, not to personal devices or... View More
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answered on Feb 28, 2023
The Nyquil defense rarely works. This article explains why: https://michigancriminaldefenseattorneys.org/nyquil-as-an-alcohol-test-defense/
The quantity of Nyquil taken for a cold is just too small by itself to cause an alcohol test to come back positive.
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answered on Feb 25, 2023
As long as it is posted by one of the participants in the email and is not privileged or confidential, I foresee no legal ramifications.
I had an onlyfans page where I shared explicit content behind a paywall. One of my subscribers then illegally downloaded one of my videos and then posted a link for others to download on a leaked nudes forum. I know who the person is, could I sue them for sharing the content without my consent... View More
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answered on Feb 20, 2023
Yes, in California, you may be able to sue the person who shared your explicit content online without your consent. California has laws that protect individuals' privacy rights, including the right to control the use and dissemination of intimate images.
Under California's Revenge... View More
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answered on Feb 20, 2023
Online videogame microtransaction fraud may fall under consumer protection laws, specifically state laws regarding unfair and deceptive trade practices. Each state may have different laws, but many states have consumer protection statutes that prohibit unfair or deceptive trade practices, such as... View More
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