Liabilities of starting a supplement sampling service where I repackage legal supplements from brands into a sample box?
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Answered on July 18, 2022
I'm sure I'm stating the obvious when I say that such questions require proper attention and cannot be addressed over a public Q&A platform in 2000...
Is it illegal in the state of Ohio to use your minor child video on a national television show without my permission?
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Answered on July 18, 2022
Putting aside the statute of limitations issues, etc. the context matters.
For example, a very popular feature for content creators now are...
Do I need a business license to launch an online magazine?
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Answered on July 18, 2022
The term "business license" is very vague. In NY, there are certain activities that will require specific licenses or permits. For example, you can...
Is a simple disclaimer such as "I am not a tax or financial advisor" sufficient to talk about general financial & tax subjects?
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Answered on July 18, 2022
You are always free to discuss these topics in general. You need to avoid dispensing any specific personalized advice. Using disclaimers is of...
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Can anyone take a picture of my vehicle while it is in a shop and post it on social media without my consent?
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Answered on July 18, 2022
As noted, the car in itself does not have rights. The only winning arguments I've heard of in this kind of scenario is when the object or in some...
Making a social justice post where I would rewrite the words to the national anthem using the music only as audio? Legal?
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Answered on July 14, 2022
As noted, you are free to modify the lyrics as copyright is no longer affixed. If you are playing with different sound recordings then you have to...
Is it legal to privately stream/screen share a movie I legally obtained to another person?
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Answered on July 14, 2022
As you note, it could violate the terms of whatever service you are using. That's a contract issue.
Whether this amounts to copyright...
Is an out-of-state company that registers with the Secretary of State subject to the state's personal jurisdiction?
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Answered on July 14, 2022
This came up under IP, so I retagged it under litigation.
If they are duly qualified in CA and have a nexus to CA they can be sued there...
Can I use someone's likeness on physical goods and sell them without explicit permission?
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Answered on July 13, 2022
If this is in the context of promoting a political candidate then this is likely protected speech even if you are selling the shirts, hats, bumper...
A photo of me appears in a book. I don't know the author nor did I give permission for my picture to be used. What should I do?
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Answered on July 13, 2022
My colleague offered a very good response, which I agree with. Copyright is not applicable as these are not your photos unless you also took this...
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