Intellectual Property, Internet & Entertainment
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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...
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...
How do I handle a business that recorded my call and shared it with a third-party vendor?
If a business recorded your call and then shared that recording with a third-party vendor, the first question is usually whether the recording itself was lawful and whether the later sharing was allowed. In Washington, c...
Can I record a private call with a dealership after telling them I want the call recorded?
In Massachusetts, the answer usually depends on whether the other person consents to the recording. Massachusetts is generally treated as a two-party consent state for private conversations, which means recording a call...
What are my rights if an AI company used my paintings in training data without asking me?
In general, if an AI company used your paintings in training data without asking, the legal issues may involve copyright law, contract terms, platform terms, privacy concerns, and possibly state-law claims depending on t...
What happens if an AI tool’s terms say it owns part of the output I created?
If an AI tool’s terms say it owns part of the output you created, that usually means the company is trying to reserve some contractual rights over the content generated using its service. In practical terms, that may aff...
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...
What happens if the online statement was partly true but included false details?
In general, a statement can still create legal problems even if part of it is true. In Connecticut, as in many states, the legal issue is often not whether every word was false, but whether the overall message was mislea...
Do I have to prove financial loss to bring an online defamation claim in New York?
In New York, you usually do not need to prove a specific dollar amount of financial loss just to bring an online defamation claim. But whether financial loss must be shown often depends on the type of statement, the harm...
How do I calculate damages if someone violated Penal Code 632 by secretly recording me?
In California, damages for a secret recording claim under Penal Code 632 are usually not calculated by a single fixed formula. The amount may depend on what kind of harm the recording caused, how the recording was used,...
Can a Cell Phone Company Charge an Early Termination Fee After Service Outages?
In general, a cell phone company may still try to charge an early termination fee after service outages, but that does not automatically mean the fee is valid in every situation. The answer often depends on the service a...
What happens if someone outside my state posted lies about me online?
If someone outside New Hampshire posted false statements about you online, the situation may still matter in New Hampshire if the harm was felt here. In general, internet posts can create issues in more than one state be...
Can a company record my support call if I stayed on the line after hearing the recording notice?
In Massachusetts, the answer may depend on what notice you received, what the recording said, and whether the call was being recorded in a way allowed by law. If a company clearly told you the call might be recorded and...
What happens if I accidentally recorded someone’s private conversation on my phone?
In California, accidentally recording someone’s private conversation can raise legal concerns, but the consequences usually depend on what happened, how the recording was made, and what you did after you realized it. A b...
What Rights Does a Software Engineer Have After Building a Startup MVP Alone?
In general, a software engineer who builds a startup MVP alone may have rights related to compensation, ownership of the code, equity, credit, and contract enforcement, but the exact rights depend heavily on the facts. I...