Can I be sued for placing a negative review based on my negative experience with an attorney in this website or anywhere else?
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Answered on April 24, 2014
Your question raises several issues. Can you be sued? Yes, of course he can sue you for defamation and related legal issues. Will he win? Maybe,...
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I was selling an item on eBay and my listing was taken down. Now I have received an offer to settle. Should I ignore.
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Answered on April 18, 2014
I agree with the previous answer that this is a complicated area of law. this is a serious matter, they are threatening you with a lawsuit. You...
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What lawyer could revise my contract for me in my location?
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Answered on August 23, 2013
You are wise to have the contract reviewed by an attorney. There are plenty of attorneys in the Seattle area, including myself, who could help you....
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Can I use a city name to represent a sports team (e.g. Liverpool for Liverpool FC) without infringing on any trademarks?
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Answered on August 16, 2013
Probably not. But you need to ask a UK attorney, not a U.S. attorney.
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My art piece was published in a book without my permission and my name is not even credited for it. What are my rights?
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Answered on August 15, 2013
If you are the author (creator) of the work, then you own the copyright. You have total control over who distributes it and who makes copies. The...
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What are my rights concerning verbal and emotional abuse... what is considered slander...
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Answered on August 14, 2013
A defamation lawsuit is probably not the way to go. Most personal problems are not going to be solved by lawsuits. You can sue someone for...
If someone sent me nude pictures of themselves and I posted it on social media then deleted it can I get in trouble?
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Answered on August 01, 2013
You said that you deleted it quickly, so I think you already know the answer. Yes of course you could get in trouble with the police and with him....
Is it illegal to record a so-called "private" conversation? Like with an audio or video recorder.
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Answered on July 25, 2013
In Washington it is illegal to audio record a private conversation without the permission of everyone being recorded (RCW 9.73 Privacy, Violating...
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I want to buy MYEXAMPLE.com for my business. Will owners of MYEXAMPLE.org have legal claim over the name?
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Answered on July 25, 2013
The answer is maybe. Trademark law is rather complex, and as with most legal questions, the answer is very fact specific. Whether there are similar...
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Need a clear guideline on using photos of children
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Answered on July 23, 2013
unique facts. This is especially true when dealing with children. There are so many different legal aspects to deal with, as there should be. I...
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