Is a written understanding in an e-mail legally binding?

It can be. But it would depend very much on the specifics and whether there are any special legal requirements for contract formation related to...

Is it legal to mock, taunt, and express contempt with profanity for someone in a private email to several friends?

In concept, it would be legal, yes. In theory, It would also be legal to share the email. But there could be exceptions, so it is impossible for...

Is it illegal to rent dvds as a small online business? I'm not sure how Blockbuster did it, but I have seen small niches do it?

You would want to talk with an IP lawyer who has experience in licensing.

Probably not. The terms of service of the site probably gives it quite a lot of freedom. As far as all of the money the person has spent, the...

Small text at the very bottom of website mentioning the designer was hidden by some one and designer is claiming infringement.

To answer your additional questions. No he does not have to register copyright. No, people are not going to be ok with others using their stuff...

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I was fired for using social media to make a comment about another employee. Is this legal?

Yes. Unless you have a contract, your employer can fire you for pretty much any reason. There are a few exceptions. For example you cannot be...

Received a scathing, ANONYMOUS email on my work email. It was cc d to my boss and some coworkers! I want to press charges!

One email, without threats of violence, is not going to give rise to a harassment charge. Unless you have been harmed in some way (besides...

The person might be engaging in illegal activity in terms of harassment. You should contact the police about this. You also should consider suing...

Domain Name Issue

As my colleague notes, this is a very complicated area. You need a lawyer who would do a trademark search and help you to determine the potential...

How can you have a dangerous website taken down?

I doubt you can do anything about it. Unless the site is doing something illegal, aside from simply containing pornographic materials, there is no...