Intellectual Property, Internet & Entertainment
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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...
Can I copyright a short story if I used AI to brainstorm the plot but wrote every chapter myself?
In general, yes, you may be able to copyright a short story if a human author wrote the actual expression in the story, even if an AI tool helped brainstorm the plot. Under U.S. copyright principles, copyright protection...
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...
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 are my rights if a freelancer delivered AI-generated content but assigned me copyright in the contract?
In general, your rights depend on a mix of contract law, copyright law, and the facts of how the content was created. If a freelancer signed a contract assigning you copyright, that assignment may give you ownership righ...
Is it legal to use AI to restore an old copyrighted photo and sell the restored version?
In general, using AI to restore an old copyrighted photo and then selling the restored version can raise copyright issues. The main question is usually whether the original photo is still protected by copyright and wheth...
Do I have to get a model release if AI creates a realistic image of a person who looks real?
In general, maybe. A model release is most commonly discussed when you use a real person’s likeness, but AI-generated images can raise similar issues if the image is realistic enough that people could think it depicts an...
How do I handle a defamatory Glassdoor review by a former employee?
A false or misleading Glassdoor review by a former employee can be frustrating, especially if it affects hiring, reputation, or customer relationships. In general, the first step is to stay calm and avoid posting an angr...
What happens if my ex posted false accusations about me during our custody dispute?
If an ex posts false accusations about you during a custody dispute, the consequences can vary a lot depending on what was said, where it was posted, and whether the statements can be shown to be false. In Colorado, publ...