As a US citizen, can I operate an offshore online gambling website as long as I don't take bets from people in the US?
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Answered on November 04, 2014
It appears that the question anticipates geo-blocking U.S. citizens, and preventing them from gambling on the site. We routinely address this...
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Is it illegal to bet on sports online using a site that is based outside of the US. If so what are the penalty/fines involved?
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Answered on October 29, 2014
Lawyers on AVVO can't provide specific legal advice on a public forum, so you should consult with a gaming attorney on this specific issue....
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Weekly competivie gaming for cash prizes
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Answered on October 29, 2014
Your question involves the area of law known as skill gaming. This is a complicated field, since skill gaming is regulated primarily at the state...
Can a webcam model sue for finding unauthorized nude recordings of herself on a porn site via Google? Can they be taken down?
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Answered on October 27, 2014
Some webcam networks archive performances, and make them available to users for later viewing. In such case, the archived recordings are...
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Fundraiser that asks for a $20 donation, in exchange gives the person a 3 digit number and a chance to win a cash prize drawing.
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Answered on October 24, 2014
The specific answer to your question will depend on the nature of your 'fundraising business' and application of Virginia statutes. In general, a...
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Do I need to take legal action in regards to a few internet copyright infringement notice? One also says "Notice to Appear."
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Answered on October 24, 2014
A new round of spam is circulating that includes references to "Notice to Appear" and "Court Appearance" and "Court Date". Most likely a scam, and...
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I would like to have a website where people can come and play using credits to win free merchandise. Is this alright?
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Answered on October 24, 2014
Much more information is needed to answer the question. Do customers pay for the credits? If so, this is gambling since the credits constitute...
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How to contest use of Registered Trade Mark as Google eMail account.
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Answered on October 24, 2014
You will likely need to pursue claims directly against the person or entity that registered the email address / gmail account, and demand that they...
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Is it generally against the law to use another company's Terms Of Use or Privacy Policy and substitute my company's info?
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Answered on October 22, 2014
As a fellow AVVO colleague, Marc Randazza, Esq., frequently says, using some other website's terms and policies is like wearing someone else's...
Is it legal to view adult pornography (e.g. "hard-core") online in the United States? Is it a violation of internet policy?
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Answered on October 21, 2014
1) Yes.
2) It depends on the user terms of service imposed by the ISP.
