Intellectual Property, Internet & Entertainment
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How do I know whether a conversation counts as confidential under California Penal Code 632?
Under California Penal Code 632, whether a conversation counts as confidential usually depends on the setting, the participants, and whether anyone involved reasonably expected privacy. In general, the law is aimed at pr...
What are my rights if my phone carrier added a protection plan to my bill without my permission?
If a phone carrier added a protection plan to your bill without your permission, you may have consumer rights under Tennessee law, contract law, and possibly federal or billing-related consumer protections. In general, a...
Do I have to get consent from every person on a conference call before recording it?
In California, the answer is often yes: if you want to record a conference call, it is usually safest to assume you need consent from everyone involved before you hit record. California is generally treated as a “two-par...
What are my rights if someone copied my prompt and generated similar artwork?
In general, if someone copied your prompt and used it to generate similar artwork, your rights may depend on what was copied, how the prompt was used, and whether the resulting image is legally protected by copyright or...
How do I prove a conversation was private enough for two-party consent rules to apply?
In Washington, whether a conversation was private enough for two-party consent rules to apply usually depends on the facts and the context of the recording. In general, the key question is not just whether the conversati...
What are my rights if an app recorded audio during a support call without clear notice?
In California, a call recording without clear notice can raise privacy and consent concerns, but the legal answer usually depends on the facts. The most important questions are whether the call was actually recorded, whe...
Is it legal to use emails from my spouse’s account as evidence in divorce?
In general, whether you can use emails from a spouse’s account as evidence in a Nevada divorce depends on how the emails were obtained, who had access to the account, and whether any privacy, computer access, or wiretap-...
Is it legal for my employer to put a hidden camera in the break room without telling employees?
In Florida, the answer often depends on where the camera is placed, what it records, and whether employees have a reasonable expectation of privacy in that area. In general, employers may have some ability to monitor wor...
What are my rights if a company recorded my sales call after I said I did not consent?
If a company recorded your sales call after you clearly said you did not consent, that may raise legal issues in California. In general, California is a two-party consent state for many confidential communications, which...
Can I record a repair technician inside my home if I tell them my camera records audio?
In California, recording a repair technician inside your home can raise privacy and consent issues, especially if the recording includes audio. Whether it is allowed often depends on what is being recorded, whether the t...
What happens if a client asks me to remove all AI-generated content after delivery?
In general, what happens next depends on the contract, the scope of the work, and whether the content was delivered as a final product or only as a draft. A client’s request to remove AI-generated content after delivery...
Do I have to check whether AI-generated code copied open-source licensed code?
In general, yes, it is usually wise to check. If AI-generated code may have copied or closely followed open-source licensed code, there can be license compliance issues, attribution questions, or other intellectual prope...
What happens if an AI image I used in an ad looks almost identical to another artist’s work?
If an AI-generated image used in an advertisement looks almost identical to another artist’s work, the situation may raise copyright, trademark, false advertising, unfair competition, or contract issues, depending on the...
Can I sue if someone edited screenshots to make it look like I admitted to a crime?
In Virginia, edited screenshots that falsely make it look like you admitted to a crime may sometimes support a civil claim, but the exact legal theory depends on the facts. In general, the law looks at what was published...
Can I use AI-generated content in merchandise without copyright ownership over the output?
In general, yes, you may be able to use AI-generated content on merchandise even if you do not own copyright in the output—but that does not mean the use is risk-free. The copyright question is only one part of the analy...