The elements of gambling are prize, chance, and consideration. If users must pay for the opportunity to participate in a game of chance to win a...

Foreign copyright law vs U.S. copyright law.

Potentially both. If the blog and channel are based in this country, U.S. law would continue to apply. You might contact a lawyer in Japan to...

Can I sue facebook for causing depression on my wife by disabling her acct due to intellectual property violation?

In addition to Facebook's contractual right to terminate accounts, it has a legal obligation to terminate the accounts of repeat infringers in...

This is likely a scam. Usually the scammers send recorded videos or images instead of live chat. But this could be a new twist. You do not mention...

Making someone "look bad" on the Internet is not necessarily illegal. If somebody made a false statement of fact about you that caused you damages,...

Initially, law enforcement will not provide legal advice. However, they might arrest you if they believe the image violates some law within their...

What you describe is a breach of contract. Law enforcement does not usually get involved in commercial disputes. Theoretically, this could be fraud...

Is it illegal to be a bookie in New York?

There are both state and federal laws prohibiting wagering on sporting events. Some states, including New York, have legalized the activity, but...

I am a single man who is seeking to find a prospective wife online. I am receiving a lot of porn spam on my iPhone?

Not really a legal question. If the 'porn spam' is on your browser, close the web pages. If it is in email, purchase a good email spam filter.

Adult website operations require careful attention to legal details. You might start with a review of our AVVO Legal Guide on the topic:...