Can I submit a witness declaration in a civil harassment case if I viewed security footage of the harassment?
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Answered on January 05, 2023
You can certainly sign a sworn statement as to the the video you watched on your friends' Ring device. However it would be up to the judge to...
What does this mean? What is meant by State of New York? Is this a government agency?
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Answered on January 05, 2023
It looks like Google is notifying you that personal data which is associated with your user name has been subpoenaed by a court or agency of New...
What Should I do?
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Answered on January 01, 2023
Dan Luisi's answer carefully outlines the considerations applicable to the scenario you write about.
However, there are some possible...
A local Apartment complex is using a picture from a Facebook post without my permission. Is this legal?
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Answered on December 26, 2022
Congress recently created a "Copyright Claims Board" that could adjudicate the dispute you describe. You would be entitled to their help without...
Can I use a logo in my mural?
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Answered on December 23, 2022
It sounds like what you propose would be in the category of "nominative use" of the identifiers, rather than infringement of the respective...
Can I patent an already patented gene combination by adding new genes to it?
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Answered on December 23, 2022
Yes. It sounds like the combination you identify would meet the legal test for "novelty," which is one requisite for patentability. In addition...
If I lend a family member 400$, is there anyway I can make them pay this back ?
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Answered on December 19, 2022
If you can retrieve the messages you exchanged, it sounds like you have an enforceable contract. Contracts can be surprisingly easy to form - all...
Can I sue someone for leaking explicit videos of me on Twitter, if I do sue them what will happen for me and for them?
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Answered on December 19, 2022
Maybe this would fall inside your state statute on Revenge Porn, or else the federal statute on the subject that took effect a few weeks ago. ...
Can I refer to landmarks, theme parks, or any public place in a children's nonfiction book?
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Answered on December 18, 2022
It's likely that at least some of the landmarks and businesses you refer to have registered trademarks for their services. But the legal doctrine...
Can we build a 3-story attached addition to house in LA County, building code says height is "no more than 35 ft OR 2 stories"?
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Answered on December 17, 2022
What you say makes sense, but as it looks like you'll be investing a significant amount of funds, it would be wise to consult with a local real...