My weaving guild has a lending library which includes commercial video tapes. May we convert the tapes to DVDs?

No. You cannot make a copy of copyrighted material without permission of the copyright owner. On the other hand, you probably have a good argument...

If I file a civil lawsuit in federal court in my state for an injury that happened in another state.....

Mr. Rothstein is correct. A choice of law analysis can be fairly nuanced and complicated. Easy way out would be if the both states had the same...

Are the police liable, if I received staph infection from being in their rubber room? Is this not consider negligence?

The police like other public servants have qualified immunity that protects them from tort claims such as negligence. Unless you can show that the...

How to prove the victim is lieing about a weapon naassault

Your legal theory is that the alleged victim cut themselves with a knife? I suppose its possible. But a forensics lab should be able to say whether...

I need a legal advice

Is it a violation of human rights for a police officer to put into his/her report information about a person's medical condition and treatment? No.

If you file an appeal are you served with any type of paperwork?

Ask your attorney. If s/he does not respond, or if you are concerned whether s/he is telling the truth, call the court of appeals.

I was recently in court on a child custody case in Georgia. The child was born in Indiana. Can i appeal the judgement?

Are you asking whether, since the child was born and adopted in Indiana, does that mean that the Georgia court does not have jurisdiction over the...

I was terminated without cause and rewarded my unemployment. My former employer is now appealing. Will I lose my benefits?

As my colleagues have suggested, your benefits are only a small part of the problem. If you did not steal, then you need to consult with an...

In general, a domestic violence restraining order is based on a judge's finding that you were violent or threatening. Even if you never violate the...

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Can I take legal action if a person refuses to remove a photo of myself and only myself?

I agree with Mr. Rafter. Also, what was "false" about him? He said he wanted to interview and photograph you, and he did, and then put up the...