Stolen website account issue

I'm inferring that you're looking for an answer to the following question, or something like it: "Who owns the site, and if it's me, how do I...

Would an email demanding payment for use of a name under the false pretense that they own the trademark be considered extortion?

My colleague makes a well-reasoned point. To expound (slightly) on her answer, it appears that California recognizes a complaint for extortion...

Is streaming illegal when the site does not have the rights to stream?

If you're speaking about the white paper issued by the White House last month, then no, I am not aware of any developments subsequent to the White...

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Is a Facebook application which publicizes your friend's profile pictures (anonymously) legal?

Depending on the nature of the content, you could potentially end up with copyright and right-to-privacy/right of publicity problems. Generally...

Can my girlfriend sue her X for posting naked pictures of her on the internet.

Though I cannot speak to the likelihood/sustainability of an action against this individual in military court, the civil suit portion of this...

How should I word the letter accompanying my Getty payment so they don't come after me on other grounds?

The first step is to be sure that you understand the relationship between Getty and the author of the work at issue. Request a copy of the license,...

Is it a crime to log into someones facebook and email accounts and change their passwords

Though I should say that do not practice in Washington, your state appears to be among the jurisdictions recognizing a criminal complaint against...