Intellectual Property, Internet & Entertainment
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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...
Do I have to get consent from every participant on a three-way call?
In Florida, the answer is usually yes if the call is being recorded or otherwise intercepted. Florida is generally treated as a two-party consent state for private communications, which means all participants whose conve...
Is it legal for an ex to post on Instagram that I cheated clients in my small business?
In Florida, an ex posting on Instagram that you “cheated clients” in your small business may be legally risky for them, but whether it is unlawful depends on the exact words used, whether the statement is false, and whet...
What happens if someone edits a recorded conversation to make me look bad?
In California, an edited recording can create legal problems, but what happens depends heavily on the facts. A recording that has been cut, rearranged, or selectively presented may be challenged if the editing makes it m...
Is it legal for a store manager to record a private back-office conversation with an employee?
In California, whether a store manager can legally record a private back-office conversation with an employee usually depends on the facts, especially whether the conversation was confidential and whether everyone involv...
How do I get a defamatory Reddit post removed if the poster is anonymous?
If a Reddit post seems defamatory and the poster is anonymous, there are usually a few practical and legal paths to try. The first step is often to preserve evidence, because posts can be edited or deleted quickly. Take...
Do I have to tell a repair shop I am recording before discussing a $1,400 bill dispute?
In Florida, whether you must tell the repair shop that you are recording usually depends on how the recording is being made and what kind of communication it is. As a general matter, Florida is commonly described as a st...
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...
What happens if I submit AI-generated artwork to the Copyright Office without disclosing the AI parts?
In general, the Copyright Office expects applicants to tell it what parts of a work were created by a human and what parts were generated using AI or other non-human tools. If you submit an application for artwork that i...
What happens if the defamatory post was deleted but people already took screenshots?
In general, deleting a defamatory post does not necessarily make the issue go away. If other people already saw the post or saved screenshots, those screenshots may still be used as evidence that the statement was publis...
How do I handle online defamation that is hurting my job search?
Online defamation can be especially damaging during a job search because employers may review search results, social media, review sites, or other online content before deciding whether to interview or hire someone. If f...
What are my rights if someone falsely accused my teenager of a crime on Snapchat?
If someone falsely accused your teenager of a crime on Snapchat, you may have several possible concerns, depending on what was posted, who saw it, and whether it caused harm. In general, false statements that accuse a pe...
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,...
How do I calculate damages for online defamation against my small business?
For a small business, damages in an online defamation claim are usually about showing the money loss and other harm that may have flowed from the false statement. In general, the starting point is to identify what was sa...
What happens if an AI-generated image includes a fake watermark that looks like another artist’s signature?
In general, an AI-generated image that includes a fake watermark or a signature-like mark resembling another artist’s signature can create legal risk. The exact consequences usually depend on what the mark is, whether it...