Intellectual Property, Internet & Entertainment
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Can I claim copyright in a collection of AI images that I selected and arranged myself?
In general, you may be able to claim copyright protection in the way a collection of AI-generated images is selected, organized, or arranged, even if the individual images themselves are not protected by copyright becaus...
What are my rights if my spouse secretly recorded me talking about divorce finances?
If your spouse secretly recorded you talking about divorce finances, your rights may depend on where the conversation happened, how the recording was made, and whether Illinois or another state’s law applies. In general,...
Do I have to pay a cancellation fee when an internet provider never installed the service?
In general, the answer depends on the contract, the provider’s policies, and what actually happened before the installation was completed. If an internet provider never installed the service, you may have a strong argume...
What are my rights if an AI company outputs an image nearly identical to my copyrighted illustration?
If an AI company outputs an image that is nearly identical to your copyrighted illustration, your rights may depend on several facts, including whether your original illustration is protected by copyright, whether the AI...
What happens if someone says they are recording after the conversation already started?
In California, whether a recording can be made after a conversation already started often depends on the facts, the setting, and whether the law requires consent before recording. In general, if a person announces that t...
Is it legal for my spouse to track my phone during the divorce?
In Arkansas, the answer usually depends on how the phone is being tracked, who owns the device and account, and whether there is consent. In general, a spouse may not be allowed to secretly monitor your phone if that inv...
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 are my rights if my phone carrier added a protection plan to my bill without my permission?
If a phone carrier added a protection plan to your bill without your permission, you may have consumer rights under Tennessee law, contract law, and possibly federal or billing-related consumer protections. In general, a...
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...
What are my rights if an influencer falsely blamed me for selling counterfeit products?
If an influencer falsely blamed you for selling counterfeit products, you may have several possible legal concerns, depending on what was said, where it was said, and whether others believed it. In general, a false publi...
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...
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...
Is it legal for a subscription app to make me call customer service to cancel but let me sign up online?
In general, a subscription app may not be allowed to make cancellation much harder than sign-up, but the answer depends on the facts and the legal rules that apply in Utah and under any relevant federal law. If a company...
Can I sue someone who recorded my private conversation and sent it to my coworkers?
In California, you may have legal options if someone recorded a private conversation and shared it with your coworkers, but the answer depends heavily on the facts. In general, whether a claim is available can turn on th...
How do I prove damages from a viral false post about my business?
If a false post about your business goes viral, proving damages usually means showing a connection between the post and a real loss. In general, that can include lost sales, canceled contracts, reduced bookings, lower we...