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I wrote an honest lawyer review. He'd threatened to sue me if I wrote a negative review. Would such a suit have merit?
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Answered on December 31, 2014
I agree with you that if the lawyer sued you for a negative review, you then telling folks that the lawyer did so would be the truth and it would...
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I have a question concerning intellectual property law and copyright infringement. I sell upscale furniture online. I have a
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Answered on December 16, 2014
Generally speaking, it sounds like this is more of a trademark or "trade dress" issue than a copyright issue. Without examples of what you are...
I'm a minor, and got caught shoplifting at Sephora. In total, I shoplifted about $600 worth of makeup. Police was involved.
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Answered on December 13, 2014
The document you signed is not enforceable because you are under 18. Nevertheless you should stay out of Sephora stores. As for the criminal...
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I found my childs pic in an ad posted on a wall... I didnt sign any consent. Can i proceed legally towards this bussines
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Answered on December 11, 2014
You likely can proceed with a claim for him violating her rights to privacy and publicity. A child's parents must sign a model release in order for...
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I would like to know if I can shoot a video in a hair salon with owners permission and
post that video on my website.
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Answered on December 10, 2014
You would need a location release for all the places that are being filmed and a personal release from anyone shown in the clip. Once you have...
What is child erotica?
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Answered on December 10, 2014
The quick answer is "A dangerous water to tread in." While some "child model" sites are completely legal and do not constitute child pornography...
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Is it possible to get a reduction from DWI charged to DWAI with a reading of BAC .16% in nassau county?
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Answered on December 09, 2014
No. Having handled countless DWI cases in Nassau County I can tell you that they will never offer an impaired off of a .16 unless there is...
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Internet Law Lawyers—do they exist, what do they do, and where do I find them?
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Answered on December 04, 2014
That is what Avvo is for - search through for lawyers who answer questions in this practice area and search for related questions about your topic...
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I wrote a children's fiction book about a professional football team but didn't use any players or coaches name.
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Answered on November 25, 2014
If you mean to use "Oakland Raiders" or "NY Giants" etc then those are exclusive marks of the NFL and you would need a license from the NFL to use...
Transformative Use of Disney Characters?
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Answered on November 24, 2014
You may not violate copyright laws since the princesses' stories are likely in the public domain. You will however definitely violate TRADEMARK...
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