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When an arrest is made for illegal gambling (cash poker game) is it lawful to confiscate the monies in a player's wallet?
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Answered on August 22, 2012
The arrest was made by law enforcement? Or casino employees? If it was an arrest by law enforcement, I can see the argument that the wallet/cash...
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Lotto win??
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Answered on August 22, 2012
The answer to this question will depend heavily on your financial situation, as well as the exact amount earned. I'd hire a tax attorney to...
Is it legal to make a strategy guide app on iOS games?
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Answered on August 22, 2012
No, this would very likely be infringement. Plus, it sounds like a terrible app that I would not want to buy.
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Is it legal to use a trademarked name for a strategy game product?
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Answered on August 22, 2012
My answer is a mix between Attorney Ballard's answer and those of my other colleagues. The term Angry Birds is trademarked. Now, there is a...
Why is it legal for people to create trivia games of other peoples trademark?
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Answered on August 22, 2012
It very likely isn't. They just haven't been caught yet. Or, it's licensed and they're paying for the privilege of creating that game.
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Can me and my mom sue my uncle ruining my PS3 system and games?
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Answered on August 22, 2012
Lawsuits are not going to be the right answer here. You really need to get your mother to use non-legal options to get the Uncle to pay up.
Can an American citizen own and operate an online casino that accepts players where online gambling is legal?
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Answered on August 22, 2012
As long as all other laws, including business registration, payment of foreign taxes, etc. are followed, no, there likely will not be a problem...
Is posting video game footage on youtube still legally protected by the "Comment" section of the "Fair Use Policy"?
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Answered on August 22, 2012
Cutting through the red tape, what you're asking for is to do a "Let's Play". LPs are GENERALLY ok, but you MUST be providing commentary, analysis,...
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I'm looking to launch a video website for a video game and I'm concerned about infringing copyright laws.
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Answered on August 22, 2012
1) Possibly bad. You really need counsel to look at your site, and analyze whether it will qualify as an exempted case from trademark infringement...
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If I make t-shirts that display power-up items from obscure 1980's video games, does that violate copyright?
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Answered on August 22, 2012
Yes it probably is.. The likelihood of a suit is probably less, and there are some ways around that depending on how the items were licensed (for...
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