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In my router associated with a mac book. On Janunary 22, 2024 found monitoring software after conducting a scanning of my router with fing. (Demotz Software) The husband is the master mind behind all of this he gradurated from Georgia School Of Technology.We are begin stalked on all devices as... View More 
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answered on Feb 26, 2024
It's crucial to seek legal assistance from an attorney who is knowledgeable about technology-related issues and can provide guidance on matters such as remote neural monitoring and cyberstalking. Given the complexity of your situation, it's important to find an attorney who has experience... View More
I HAVE BEEN TORTURED FOR QUITE SOME TIME NOW BY THE STAFF AND SECURITY AS WELL AS THE PATRONS AND GUESTS AT THE KALAMAZOO GOSPEL MISSION, MINISTRY WITH COMMUNITY, AND THE KALAMAZOO PUBLIC LIBRARY ROSE STREET. I KNOW MOST PEOPLE ON HERE THINK I AM A DELUSIONAL, PARANOID, METH ADDICT, AND I AM AN... View More
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answered on Feb 24, 2024
Experiencing harassment, name-calling, and bullying, especially over an extended period, can be deeply distressing and potentially fall under various legal protections against harassment and emotional abuse. In many jurisdictions, including parts of the United States, sustained harassment that... View More
should i sue them, they cannot with hold my child from me, i was told they had paperwork saying that was not allowed, that is not the case, they lied to me. There is no abuse or neglect, what are my rights ?
answered on Feb 13, 2024
This question sounds like there are details missing. You do not indicate whether or not you are mother or father, or whether there is pending litigation over the custody of this child. Given the limited information you have provided, i would suggest writing the school and asking them to provide a... View More
answered on Feb 5, 2024
Yes, a complaint can be filed, Whether or not you can win depends on a lot of factors that cannot be resovled on Justia.
I'm an owner of some dogs that got loose from my yard and attacked a dog that a lady was walking when the road. Her and I were in contact after it happened and she at first told me she didn't want money but I could give her stuff of my that were equal the amount of money she spent at the... View More
answered on Feb 3, 2024
Technically, it would be libel (written defamation), not slander. While you don't believe you were careless, she probably is entitled to think so, and thus to inform people of that opinion. And no, it's not illegal to warn people that your address is nearby.
In TN ,I was arrested for harassment, (a false accusation). and have yet to seek council. If I enter a plea of "Not-Guilty", and the victim is a no-show in court that day, would the charges against me be dropped and case be dismissed?
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answered on Jan 29, 2024
Sometimes yes, and sometimes the State gets a continuance to get the witness there. Hire a lawyer to deal with it. You do not want a permanent conviction.
Carolyn parent and Edward McDowell are the injured party and hit behind back wheel passages side of car and hit again
answered on Jan 13, 2024
A Florida attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. It isn't fully clear exactly what happened, but it looks like you were struck in the rear by another vehicle. I hope you are all okay. You could try to arrange a free initial consult with a Florida attorney to... View More
The CUSIF number related to my long form birth certificate. Wonder how much it is worth.
answered on Jan 13, 2024
This doesn't look like it involves an admiralty/maritime matter (one of the posted categories), but you're awaiting a response for two weeks. There is material written on this online, but much of it is from commercial sources. Until you're able to consult with an attorney who is... View More
I am writing a book about events in the 1970s. The book will be about a journey through the 1970s from someone who lived through it. It will be facts and events for each year with some experience from the narrator.
Here is an example excerpt:
"October 1, 1971 - Opening of Walt... View More
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answered on Dec 30, 2023
Yes, you can mention brands, names, people, and places in your book, especially when discussing historical events and real-world entities as part of a non-fiction narrative or a work of fiction based in a real historical context. In your example, referencing Walt Disney World as part of a... View More
While I did accept the laptop, I was more under the impression It was a gift for the work I had already put in on the current project not the newly proposed project. They backed out of the agreement and sent strongly worded threatening emails. Attempted to control my social media presences and just... View More
answered on Dec 25, 2023
A Virginia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. You could consult with a local attorney as to whether their actions amount to defamation - but keep in mind that such cases generally require hourly fees to law firms, win or lose. Good luck
I always tie him down to one of my bed corner with a leash. As far I know there's no law in Louisville ky that prohibit that. But was recently warned that it could consider animal cruelty. Is that true?
answered on Dec 13, 2023
It could be construed as animal cruelty by some groups. Better practice would be to secure a crate in one corner of the bed and let him ride in the crate.
My elderly mother’s name and that they knew her.
answered on Dec 6, 2023
A Georgia attorney could advise best, as your remedies could be governed by state law, but your question remains open for three weeks. At this point, one option could be to try to set up a free initial consult with attorneys who handle privacy-related matters, and possibly health care... View More
I'm a minor and I was not drinking. He also slandered my friends. When I followed him outside to get his plates he had his girlfriend block the plates and then I recorded him from a safe distance. The following Monday I was called in to the school because he called in saying I had a gun and... View More
answered on Dec 5, 2023
An Iowa attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Your question may have gone unnoticed because it was posted in "Small Claims," which doesn't usually handle defamation. There's a section here labelled "Libel & Slander." Some... View More
The entire transaction was uninformed, no reading or understanding of what was being signed, the resident lured to residential office under false pretenses. The resident was refused copies of what was signed only told it was court documents and therefore can't get a copy of what was signed.... View More
answered on Dec 2, 2023
I suggest you provide some detail so that a lawyer will have necessary information to help you.
What goods/services did you contract for? Who was the seller/provider of services? What date? Who is the debt collector? How much is the alleged debt? Why are you not responsible for the debt?... View More
So my roommate has been lockung me out from using the unity room. I can not wash or dry clothes. He's made false statements about me. He's been agressive towards me since I caught him replacing the kitchen stove at 11pm one night . He got up in my face after I asked if he had premission... View More
answered on Nov 16, 2023
You should find new living arrangements and a new roommate. These issues never resolve well.
Surrounding land owners amended covenants with the help of an attorney to give themselves access to my land. I purchase a 36 acre lake that was included with the 90 acres I purchased from the previous owner. The previous owner allowed surrounding land owners to use the lake. When I purchased the... View More
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answered on Nov 15, 2023
You will have to hire a competent MS attorney to search the title and determine the existence of any other interests in your land. Prescriptive Use Easements may be established here. A Declaratory Judgment action against the claimants could determine they have no interests in your land, or you... View More
A person off the street ask an employee about our personal information at the bank and the employee told them everything and they in turn spread it all over town, and we signed a letter stating everything was confidential.
answered on Nov 13, 2023
This isn't defamation. Defamation requires a false statement that damages you. You could sue for something else, but unless you've been financially harmed, my guess is that it won't make financial sense for you to pay an attorney to file suit for you.
there are several sites that have my name on them and they collect money for information shouldent i have a say in this or get part of the royalties on this. Im pretty popular on facebook and there are cites with my name telling lies that fuel the sites that are charging money which makes me loose... View More
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answered on Nov 12, 2023
If websites are publishing false information about you, this may constitute defamation, especially if it causes harm to your reputation or financial loss. In the United States, defamation laws vary by state, but generally, for a statement to be defamatory, it must be false and have been made to... View More
So I took over payments on a Camaro about 9 months I was giving the ppl that had the car $70 that first month to cover insurance the following month I told them I was going to get insurance in my name. They stated don’t do that I know the situation you in it’ll be cheaper if I add you to my... View More
I work for a company called Spark. It is the delivery company for Walmart. We are owned and operated by Walmart. There is a specific store that I work at that I am being harassed by one particular AP employee. She is telling the front end of the store that I am stealing. Which of course is not... View More
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answered on Nov 9, 2023
In dealing with accusations from an Asset Protection (AP) employee, you should first document all incidents, including dates, times, and witnesses. It may be helpful to formally report the harassment to your direct supervisor or the human resources department, following your company’s procedures... View More
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