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1 Answer | Asked in Communications Law for New York on
Q: If a TV news station posts a photo of me that was marked as private/friends-only on my social media account and implied

something false about me as a result of it, can I sue for invasion of privacy?

Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
answered on Mar 24, 2017

You may have a privacy suit as well as a defamation suit. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Communications Law for New York on
Q: Why don't laws that prohibit the publication of obscenities run afoul of my right to free speech?
Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
answered on Mar 6, 2017

There are reasonable limits to our freedoms. Imagine the results, otherwise. See: http://www.uscourts.gov/about-federal-courts/educational-resources/about-educational-outreach/activity-resources/what-does

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1 Answer | Asked in Communications Law and Gov & Administrative Law for New York on
Q: Is there any amount of time that the federal communications commision needs to act of a pending license renewal app?

i believe that the statue that governs this would be 47 usc 312, there was never so much as a show cause order issued or any official inquiry

Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
answered on Feb 3, 2017

See: https://www.fcc.gov/media/radio/broadcast-radio-license-renewal

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1 Answer | Asked in Communications Law for New York on
Q: What are my rights as a renter to install a satellite dish?
Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
answered on Feb 3, 2017

Check with your lease. It may be considered a fixture. If so, your landlord's approval might be required. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Internet Law and Communications Law for New York on
Q: Is text messaging considered social media?
Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
answered on Feb 1, 2017

Not generally, but it depends on the application. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Communications Law, Consumer Law and Juvenile Law for New York on
Q: What are the legal bases for putative rights of children to be subrogated by their parents?

Phone co. claims that the FCC requires that those whose cellphones be geotracked be notified of it. This defeats the purpose of parents who want to track their runaway children. Can the parents prevail in claiming that the notifications must go to them (the parents) only?

Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
answered on Jan 19, 2017

Generally, if you own the phone, you can track it and receive notifications relating to your phone, even if you've allowed your minor child to use it. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me on my law practice website. This answer does not... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Child Custody, Civil Rights and Communications Law for New York on
Q: What if my rights wasn't taken In consideration? Do I have a lawsuit with police for not arrested for such act?

A woman I was staying with kidnapped my children my spouse & I called police to press charges they refuse to arrest this woman, suggesting that we just leave illegally evicted us

Derek John Soltis
Derek John Soltis
answered on Dec 6, 2016

It sounds like you have multiple issues going on at this time. Eviction and kidnapping are uncommon to be heard in the same fact pattern for a complaint. You really should speak to an attorney to go over all of the facts.

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury, Communications Law, Identity Theft and Internet Law for New York on
Q: Someone used to name to purchase things online

Someone has used my name to make food orders costing up to $1000 each and some indecent DVDs and have them sent to my office. The person has however used a different spelling of my name (e.g. Sean Burke spelt as Shaun Berg). Does it still considered as identity theft since the spelling was... View More

Michael David Siegel
Michael David Siegel
answered on Sep 22, 2016

I am unclear if you are out any money. It sounds like harassment more than ID theft. Check your credit report to see if your ID has been compromised.

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3 Answers | Asked in Communications Law and Criminal Law for New York on
Q: People have been using psychic attacks on me for many years and also stalk me online. How do I obtain a lawyer?

I have been the target of psychic attacks for many years by individuals who are directly linked to a former landlord. I have documented many instances of these attacks over the years, along with their threats. Their families have used their police influence within a corrupt group of police brass... View More

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Aug 25, 2015

You have to go hire an attorney to sort through the evidence and determine what can be proved in court, and wha

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3 Answers | Asked in Communications Law and Criminal Law for New York on
Q: People have been using psychic attacks on me for many years and also stalk me online. How do I obtain a lawyer?

I have been the target of psychic attacks for many years by individuals who are directly linked to a former landlord. I have documented many instances of these attacks over the years, along with their threats. Their families have used their police influence within a corrupt group of police brass... View More

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Aug 25, 2015

You have to go hire an attorney to sort through the evidence and determine what can be proved in court, and wha

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