Assuming a message is relevant to a dispute in court, it's likely admissible as evidence. The fact that one person has a voiced a desire that the...

Can I file charges against someone for posting inaccurate information on the internet?

Based on your description, it sounds like you may have a civil defamation claim against the person (i.e. a basis to sue for damages), but I'm not...

Is there a way to extend a settlement on copyright infringement if i cannot pay by the deadline offered?

I agree with Mr. Whitaker, this doesn't sound like a typical demand from a copyright owner in a movie download situation. Besides the things he's...

How do I use copyrighted music in a podcast what licenses or things should I be concerned with??

The short answer is that folks playing copyrighted music over the internet need to get a license from the copyright owners (usually music labels)...

I am in CO, and my company built a website for a property in Texas. Are we able to file a mechanics lien to ensure payment?

I don't know, but it's an interesting thought, and maybe one of the other lawyers here will be able to comment with some real knowledge. My...

How would got about writing a screenplay for a game that was made by Nintendo? Who do i go to?

As Mr. Beckerman indicates, you need to find a copyright lawyer. Massachusetts has many terrific copyright lawyers, and you can search for them...

Does a verbal agreement over some hay have merit in a civil lawsuit if said verbal agreement is broken by either party?

A dispute over any agreement, written or oral, turns on what the terms of the agreement are. With written contracts, it's usually easier to...

I have a subpoena for downloading copyrighted films and i was wondering how i can quash or vacate it

I'm afraid your situation is somewhat difficult to understand, which might be why you've gotten no responses. A subpoena typically is served on...

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I'm going to try to provide you a little different perspective than the other lawyers that have responded to your two posts. First, I don't...

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Yes, they should worry a lot -- there is an increasingly common set of steps that copyright owners typically use to identify illegal downloaders...