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answered on May 1, 2024
Editing and redistributing a game's .dll file without permission is likely to be illegal for several reasons:
1. Copyright infringement: Most games and their associated files are protected by copyright. Modifying and distributing copyrighted files without the owner's permission is... View More 
Because crane machines are legally considered amusement devices, I’m not sure if crane machine owners need to pay amusement tax or if they even need to obtain a sales tax license. I assume that taxes for sales made on each play of the machine would count as a service sales tax, but I am not sure.
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answered on Sep 15, 2024
In Michigan, crane machines, like other amusement devices, are subject to specific regulations regarding taxation. As an owner, you are generally not required to pay an amusement tax specifically for the operation of crane machines. However, any income generated from the use of these machines is... View More
I want to make video game content like YouTube videos or screenshot pictures. Like game playthroughs or something. I also want to be able to monetize somehow, like with ads, affiliate marketing, or linking to Patreon.
But I'm worried about getting in trouble with copyright or getting... View More
answered on Sep 13, 2022
Dear Creator,
thats a very interesting question and I will gladly try to answer it.
At first, in general, it is legal to create a gameplay videos from video games and post them on youtube and then monetize your channel. There are some circumstances when this does not apply such as... View More
When i was a minor, i collected Pokémon cards, some were gifts from a variety of family/friends, some I got by trading to friends as well as buying them at yard sales or at the store, with money i earned. He doesn't dispute they belong to me. About 6 years ago my dad bought a new house and my... View More
answered on Jul 26, 2022
Sometimes a practical solution is best. You could offer to split the proceeds of any sale with your father. If you give him an estimate of value, he might change his mind about storing something so valuable.
If he only has three binders, and if they are particularly valuable (a quick google... View More
I'm 19 and live at home with my parents and right now we're in an argument and they're threatening to smash my PS5 that I bought with my money and I told them that they can't do that is that true
answered on Apr 4, 2022
That could be malicious destruction of property - a criminal offense. But now hear this: you are over 18 years old, which makes you a tenant in your parents' home. They do not need to let you stay there. I would suggest you have a conversation with them about expectations, and if there is no... View More
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