Intellectual Property, Internet & Entertainment
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Do I have to prove the statement was fact and not opinion?
In many defamation disputes, yes — the distinction between a statement of fact and a statement of opinion can matter a great deal. In general, a false statement of fact is more likely to support a defamation claim than a...
What are my rights if someone reposted a defamatory tweet instead of writing it themselves?
If someone in Tennessee reposted a defamatory tweet, your rights may depend on what exactly they shared, how they shared it, and whether they added their own comments or endorsements. In general, defamation law can somet...
Can I sue a neighbor for posting in a community group that I am a registered sex offender when I am not?
In Ohio, a false post that says you are a registered sex offender when you are not may sometimes support a civil claim, depending on exactly what was said, where it was posted, who saw it, and whether it caused harm. The...
Do I have to list the AI tool as an author on a copyright application?
In general, no—you usually do not list an AI tool as an author on a copyright application. Copyright applications are typically based on human authorship, and an AI tool is not generally treated like a human creator. If...
What happens if I use AI to create a sequel to a copyrighted novel?
Using AI to create a sequel to a copyrighted novel can raise copyright concerns, especially if the new work is closely based on the protected characters, plot, setting, or expression of the original book. In general, cop...
Do I have to disclose AI-generated material when filing a copyright infringement lawsuit?
In general, if AI-generated material is part of the material you plan to rely on in a copyright infringement lawsuit, it may need to be disclosed through the normal litigation process. That can include pleadings, discove...
Is it legal for my spouse to hide a camera in our bedroom during a divorce?
In Nevada, hiding a camera in a bedroom during a divorce may raise serious privacy and recording issues, but the answer usually depends on exactly what was recorded, where the camera was placed, whether audio was capture...
Can I register copyright for a song if AI generated the melody and I wrote the lyrics?
In general, you may be able to register copyright in the parts of a song that were created by a human author, but not in material that was generated entirely by AI without sufficient human authorship. If you wrote the ly...
What happens if a former coworker wrote on LinkedIn that I was fired for fraud?
If a former coworker posted on LinkedIn that you were fired for fraud, the post may create legal problems depending on what was said, whether it was false, and who saw it. In general, a statement accusing someone of frau...
How do I register a copyright for a novel that includes AI-assisted dialogue edits?
In general, you can often register a novel for copyright even if you used AI tools to help revise or polish dialogue, but the key issue is usually whether the parts you want to protect are actually human-authored. Copyri...
Can a phone company keep billing me after I ported my number out?
In general, a phone company should not keep charging you for service that has actually ended, but a bill after you port your number out does not always mean the charge is improper. In many situations, carriers continue b...
What are my rights if my ex recorded our private conversation and sent it to my new partner?
In Washington, your rights may depend on how the conversation was recorded, what kind of conversation it was, and whether you had a reasonable expectation of privacy. In general, Washington is a two-party consent state f...
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...
Is it legal to record a customer service call in California if the company says the call may be recorded?
In California, the fact that a company says a call may be recorded does not automatically mean you are free to record the call yourself. California generally has strict rules about recording confidential communications,...
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...