Intellectual Property, Internet & Entertainment
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What are my rights if a neighbor used a device to listen to my conversation inside my apartment?
If a neighbor used a device to listen to a private conversation inside your apartment, you may have legal rights under California law. In general, people have a strong expectation of privacy in their homes, and secretly...
What are my rights if my coworker left a phone recording under the table during a staff meeting?
If a coworker left a phone recording under the table during a staff meeting in California, your rights may depend on several facts, including where the meeting happened, whether anyone was warned about recording, who was...
How do I handle a situation where a debt collector recorded me without any warning?
If a debt collector recorded a call or conversation without warning, the first step is usually to stay calm and gather basic facts about what happened. In California, recording rules can be different from some other stat...
What happens if a private investigator records my conversation from outside my window?
In California, the answer usually depends on what was recorded, where the conversation happened, and whether anyone had a reasonable expectation of privacy. A private investigator standing outside your window does not au...
Is it legal to use AI to create album art that imitates a famous photographer’s look?
In general, it may be legal to use AI to create album art that is inspired by, or even closely resembles, a famous photographer’s overall aesthetic. But the answer depends on what exactly is being copied, how closely the...
Can I copyright a board game rulebook drafted with AI and then rewritten by me?
In general, a board game rulebook may be copyrightable if the final version contains enough original human authorship. The key issue is usually not whether AI was used at some point, but whether the copyrighted material...
Can I Get My Deposit Back If the Venue Canceled My Event?
In Georgia, whether you can get your deposit back after a venue cancels your event usually depends on the contract, the reason for the cancellation, and what money was paid as a deposit versus a nonrefundable booking fee...
How do I prove someone recorded me without permission during a private phone call?
If you think someone recorded a private phone call without permission in Massachusetts, the first step is usually to gather any evidence that suggests a recording actually happened. That may include text messages, emails...
What happens if a customer leaves a Google review falsely saying my restaurant gave them food poisoning?
If a customer posts a Google review falsely claiming your Texas restaurant caused food poisoning, the review may create serious business and reputational harm. In general, a false statement of fact published to others ca...
What happens if I received a recording that someone else may have made illegally?
If you received a recording that someone else may have made illegally, the legal consequences can depend on several facts, including how the recording was made, what you knew about it, how you received it, and what you d...
How do I know if a voicemail message counts as consent to record the rest of a call?
In general, a voicemail message does not automatically count as consent to record the rest of a live phone call. Whether it counts usually depends on what the speaker actually said, whether the statement clearly allowed...
What happens if a business records calls for training but never gives customers notice?
In California, recording customer calls without notice can create serious legal risk. In general, California is a two-party consent state for confidential communications, which means a business usually cannot record a ca...
Do I have to get permission before training a small AI model on copyrighted photos I bought online?
In general, buying a copyrighted photo online does not automatically give you the right to use that photo for every purpose. It usually gives you only the rights that were included in the purchase or license, and those r...
Do I have to identify which parts of my book cover were generated by AI when registering copyright?
In general, yes: if a book cover includes material created with artificial intelligence, it is often important to identify which parts were generated by AI when you apply to register the copyright. The key idea is that c...
Is it legal to use copyrighted books as examples when prompting an AI writing tool?
In general, using copyrighted books as examples when prompting an AI writing tool may raise copyright questions, but the answer depends on what exactly you do with the material and how much of the book you use. Simply me...