It all depends on how they obtained them, who took them, etc. A threatening message to upload them again may be criminal, never mind a civil wrong....

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Some websites have internal user agreements requiring you to clearly label items as Used or Pre-Owned but other tahn that, you are free to sell...

Who is legally responsible for the content of a book or an article?

I agree with Mr. Lewis. All could be responsible - Both the publisher and the author bear responsibility for the work's content but there may be...

Do I have to pay a company who says I used their copyrighted image on my webpage?

I have a website devoted to the issue. While what you did may have infringed on the copyright in the photograph, the real issue is proper amount of...

Am I liable to Getty Images for an image that I used on a website that I designed for school?

There are lots of issues raised by your inquiry outside of whether you are liable including the amount or value of the infringement and whether the...

There is no legal recourse in my opinion based upon the facts you present. I coached all three of my boys for many years in Little League. You...

There is nothing illegal about the plan as you propose it here. But dealing with adult sites requires lots of paperwork to be in compliance with...

How much does it cost to get an entertainment attorney or agent to shop a record deal? Do you work with artists in shopping deal

Times have really changed in the music industry and very few attorneys will agree to "shop a deal" for a new unsigned artist. Generally, my advice...

Can you get in trouble for sexually exposing yourself, if your a minor?

Certain jurisdictions do punish minors who send pictures of themselves for dissemination of child pornography so you are traveling in very hot...

I'm being sued for copyright infringement. Should I pay or get a lawyer?

You really provide insufficient details for anyone to give you information but I am part of an entire website devoted to this issue...