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As an artist on my website I'd like to post photos I've taken of celebrities throughout the years. Is that legal?
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Answered on June 01, 2012
The concern is not so much who owns the copyright to the pictures (you clearly do if you took them) but what you can do with those pictures if they...
Is chatting online with a minor 'about' sex illegal?
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Answered on May 30, 2012
Often these 'minors' are really adult police officers trolling for pedophiles. In some states, 'seducing' minors online is a crime, even if no...
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Is this considered Online gambling?
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Answered on May 24, 2012
Gambling generally requires 3 elements; prize, chance and consideration. Your question suggests that the winner of the video games would be...
Can I be sued for posting a video on YouTube of someone else?
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Answered on May 24, 2012
Your question raises some cutting edge constitutional and Internet law issues, currently being debated in courts across the country. Often these...
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What should I do about Mugshot.com?
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Answered on April 27, 2012
The operation of mugshot.com (or mugshots.com) is likely protected by the First Amendment, since the information contained on the site is public...
I found a sexually explicit video of myself on the internet. Whomever posted it did not have my consent.
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Answered on April 27, 2012
Most websites like this will take down videos if they get a notice questioning the legality of the publication. The site has no legal obligation...
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Is it illegal for someone to send nude pics of someone via text or put them on the internet with the other parties concent
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Answered on April 19, 2012
Publication of a nude picture of an individual without that person's consent may violate both privacy and publicity rights, allowing the victim to...
Is it illegal to post photos on a website of a girl that was naked but now isnt because of photoshop?
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Answered on April 19, 2012
Before you post such an image, you should obtain advice regarding possible compliance with Title 18, USC s. 2257, which is a federal criminal...
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My Facebook account was shut down by Facebook
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Answered on April 06, 2012
Facebook has essentially limitless power to decide who can use their services, as a private business. The previous answer identifies the potential...
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My ex is posting nudes pics of me on twitter and facebook
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Answered on April 06, 2012
This is a common concern on this board. Essentially, you have two potential legal claims against the poster - violation of your right of privacy...