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1 Answer | Asked in Internet Law for New York on
Q: I'm getting notices of violating copyright on something I put up online - how do I fight this?
Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
answered on Feb 24, 2017

What are your defenses? For example, See: http://www.unc.edu/~unclng/copyright-defenses.htm

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,...
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1 Answer | Asked in Products Liability, Business Law, Trademark and Internet Law for New York on
Q: Is it illegal to host a paid service that manipulates Amazon.com's search algorithms by having bots create accounts?

The bots will perform tasks with the accounts

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Feb 6, 2017

You have to look at your provider agreements --all the stuff you signed saying "I accept" involved in the chain of your site.

Whether your internet is provided by Mozilla or Google or others they all have user agreements. Willing to bet buried in there may be something to prevent...
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1 Answer | Asked in Intellectual Property and Internet Law for New York on
Q: Hello!can I use images we see on pinterest, Instagram, on shopping websites, blogs, facebook & twitter on my websites?

If i am the owner of the website, running a social network website like facebook can i use images, videos and other stuff from websites like pinterest, Instagram, on shopping websites, blogs, facebook & twitter as we do it on facebook, we post whatever we want on facebook and we don't need... View More

Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
answered on Feb 4, 2017

It sounds like you might be violating intellectual property rights by doing that. 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... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Internet Law and Juvenile Law for New York on
Q: I think I may have evidence that my parents are spying on me through the internet. What are my privacy rights if I'm 18?

So I have been talking to my parents, especially my father, lately and they oddly mention specific details about my day sometimes. For instance, I did not go to my last period in school the other day and my dad somehow knew where I was, and what I was doing, and essentially repeated details I... View More

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

You have privacy rights as an adult, which they may be breaching. 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,... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Internet Law for New York on
Q: I am looking to upload videos that I have taken of athletes and put them on my youtube channel, and then embed on my web

Could I face any problems or is this all legal?

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

You may be violating their privacy or publicity rights. 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... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Federal Crimes and Internet Law for New York on
Q: If I exchanged fully clothed pictures with a 44 year old women in Craigslist can I be arrested
Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
answered on Feb 3, 2017

I see no legal violation in your stated facts. 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 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 Intellectual Property and Internet Law for New York on
Q: Sending Cease and Desist to ISP?

I recently made a solar energy documentary, and presented it at Hot Springs documentary. Not long after that I started selling dvd's. I worked very hard on it, and was very disheartened to see it on the pirate bay. I've sent the pirate bay a DMCA take down notice, but from my friends... View More

Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
answered on Feb 1, 2017

Generally the DMCA says you cannot hold the internet service provider at fault for the intellectual property law violations of its users, with few exceptions and requirements on the ISP. Notifying the ISP is a good first step. The ISP should have an agent for service of process.

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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Internet Law for New York on
Q: I was banned from playing a mobile app after spending a few thousand dollars playing it, can i get my money back?

I was labeled a cheater for using something called a speed hacker, which i did not use.

Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
answered on Feb 1, 2017

Consult with the Terms of Use to which you agreed. 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 Personal Injury, Internet Law and Small Claims for New York on
Q: If you file a complaint against someone,what does it mean when it says "70 Day Notice due by....90 Day Service due by."
Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
answered on Jan 30, 2017

These are the deadlines by which you have to serve notice on the other party. 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... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Internet Law for New York on
Q: Is it true that you may not have to pay an internet defamation judgment from another country?
Donovan A Rodriques
Donovan A Rodriques
answered on Jan 26, 2017

Refusing to pay a judgment debt from another country is not an act you should take lightly, and that decision should be made in consultation with an attorney. If you do not have any assets, employees, or other interests in and do not plan to travel to the country from which the defamation judgment... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Intellectual Property, Consumer Law, Contracts and Internet Law for New York on
Q: If I download computer program and there isn't formal license agreement, it doesn't exist what's my right?
Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
answered on Jan 26, 2017

Beware of computer viruses. Check the terms of use. There may be inherent or explicit copyrights on the software, which is common. 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 Business Law and Internet Law for New York on
Q: I want to break into the marketing world. Am make ad campaigns for products for them and then post it on Instagram?
Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
answered on Jan 20, 2017

You might violate intellectual property laws in so doing. 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... View More

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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1 Answer | Asked in Internet Law and Personal Injury for New York on
Q: Someone is suing me for cyber-stalking, but they don't live in the same state as me. What are my legal obligations?

The type of case that they are suing me for is listed in the following category:

Nature of Suit: P.I.: Other

Cause of Action: 28:1332 Diversity-Personal Injury

Jury Demanded By: None

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jul 16, 2016

You need to get the papers to your homeowners insurance. If you have none you need to talk to a lawyer so you at least understand what you have to do.Generally, the papers will tell you if you have to file an answer to the complaint, and how many days you have. You will need to enter an appearance... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Internet Law and Personal Injury for New York on
Q: I work in a day care center. One of my coworkers posted a pic of a child from her class on facebook can she do that?
Jonathan Damashek
Jonathan Damashek
answered on Apr 27, 2016

That would depend on the policy of the day care center.

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1 Answer | Asked in Internet Law for New York on
Q: Hello,My previous employer posted an article on ripoff report.com stating me as a criminal.

I have been searching for more than a year for a laywer nobody wants to help me getting a court order and i contacted google, they dont care.

What can I do??

Ray Beckerman
Ray Beckerman
answered on Sep 4, 2014

You would need to provide more information as to what kind of "court order" you're trying to get.

1 Answer | Asked in Internet Law for New York on
Q: Did a Google search of my name and a "public record" court decision was found.

How can I get this removed from Google search engine?

Ray Beckerman
Ray Beckerman
answered on Mar 8, 2013

It may not be possible. We would need to see what you are talking about.

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