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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,... View More
The bots will perform tasks with the accounts

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... View More
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

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
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

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
Could I face any problems or is this all legal?

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

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

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
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

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

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

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

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

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

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
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

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.
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

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
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??

answered on Sep 4, 2014
You would need to provide more information as to what kind of "court order" you're trying to get.
How can I get this removed from Google search engine?

answered on Mar 8, 2013
It may not be possible. We would need to see what you are talking about.
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