Can I sue a competitor who is using an automated crawler to sign into accounts and scrape information from my web application?

The answer depends on an evaluation of the content being scraped and your user agreement. The business contact information may not qualify for...

Can I open a website with this idea?

So long as you do not use the same (or confusingly similar) brand name, you would not be infringing on trademarks. So long as you use your own...

CCan i be charged criminally for sending nude photos in georgia?

This sounds similar to a common scam that is frequently addressed on avvo.com. Usually the "female" claims to be underage and starts asking for...

If your girlfriend was over 18 when the images were created, and owns the copyright to the images, she can sue the person distributing them for...

Florida upl

While unlicensed practice of law is a criminal offense in Florida, the Florida Bar can also seek civil enforcement through restraining orders....

How can I get a .COM domain name from a cybersquatter?

Your ability to obtain the .com domain is dependent on whether you have superior trademark rights, and whether the .com version was registered in...

What are my legal options for my business model?

Typically, a raffle can only be conducted by a charitable organization, based on specific exemptions provided by state law. Otherwise, the activity...

I want to host an online esports competition, my question is about the legality of having to pay for a sign in to play.

The law in this area varies from state to state. If you offer the tournament online, the laws of every state come into play. Legality will be...

The devil is in the details here. There are many large webcam networks operating in the U.S. legally. Here is a link to our AVVO Legal Guide on...

How are gambling sites and apps allowed to operate?

Pennsylvania passed online gambling legislation in 2017, and their launch of gaming options is underway. Many branded casinos are expected to offer...