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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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