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how can we sue two companies named "EA Games" and "evenbalance" ?
Asked on Jul. 25, 2019 ,  2 Answers

Hello! i am a gamer who plays Video games day by day. recently i got banned by an anti cheat Company called punkbuster without any using of cheats. while i have payed 180 $ for my game.(*** Note : i accept the price is small but it's not only me who is involved... two named companies have banned cd-...

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how can we sue two companies named "EA Games" and "evenbalance" ?
Asked on Jul. 23, 2019 ,  1 Answers

Hello! i am a gamer who plays Video games day by day. recently i got banned by an anti cheat Company called punkbuster without any using of cheats. while i have payed 140 $ for my game. i want to sue this company for banning players for no reason. and most important thing its not just me!after some ...

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If I am forced to work more than 6 hours before getting my lunch break in California is that illegal?
Asked in Santa Rosa,  CA Jun. 19, 2019 ,  1 Answers

It was recently brought to my attention that California law demands a lunch before hitting the sixth hour unless agreed upon by both parties. I have never "agreed" to work more than that without my lunch it was told to me that was the expectation. I have been working like this for most of the last y...

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NC shot down a 2017 bill to legalize and tax Daily Fantasy Sports winnnings. Do i have to pay tax on winnings then?
Asked in Lexington,  NC Jun. 17, 2019 ,  2 Answers

I havent been able to get a clear answer on this. If DFS is not regulated and taxed in NC then i shouldn't have to pay state taxes on my yearly winnings right? Only Federal taxes. If so what is it taxed under and at what %

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I made esports org called alleliteclan was wondering if I could use it if there’s a company called allelitewrestling
Asked in Katy,  TX Jun. 13, 2019 ,  1 Answers

I want to know if I could use it that wrestling company trademarked allelitewrestling but I’m using AllEliteClan

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Can I sue my sister for her son who is 10 stealing from me or can I sue him it was almost 300$ which he used on a game?
Asked in Omaha,  NE May 11, 2019 ,  1 Answers

About a month ago while watching my nephew while his mom was in new York he purchased almost 300$ worth of PlayStation virtual currency In a game called fortnite which overdrew my account in total changes it was 415.31 Initially she said she would pay me back but has now changed her mind after me tr...

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Can my parents take my phone
Asked in Cumberland,  MD May 01, 2019 ,  1 Answers

Can my parents take my phone if I am 15 and I bought the phone under my own name and with my own money. If they take it away is that stolen prop

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Can I ask for pet supply donations in exchange for a chance to win a gift card?
Asked in Kilgore,  TX Apr. 23, 2019 ,  1 Answers
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The donations will be collected by a business but will be donated to 501c3 organizations.

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What do i do against someone who has taken my money and gotten my account banned after threathening/blackmailing me.
Asked on Mar. 29, 2019 ,  1 Answers

I bought something online a service in a game, got only half and when i got hald i made an issument to paypal about it. I then get a threat that i wil get my account banned or locked meaning i cant acces my gamel So what has happen dis that iv ended up loosing my game and they have taken my money. W...

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What Oklahoma statute makes sports gambling illegal?
Asked in Tulsa,  OK Mar. 01, 2019 ,  1 Answers

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Is there a way to determine slot machine wins within a session rather than reporting $1,000 wins on w-2g to IRS?
Asked in Black River Falls,  WI Feb. 22, 2019 ,  1 Answers
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W-2g wins within same day came to over 50,000 even though I had losses to cover this. It was still considered income now my social security disability is taxable at 85%

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What are limitations on a criminal case subpoena that I have been served in order to testify as a witness?
Asked in Louisville,  KY Feb. 18, 2019 ,  1 Answers

My court date has been rescheduled 2 time prior to being subpoenaed. It was just rescheduled again tbd. This is stemming from a hunting guide taking me onto land I did not have a permit to hunt on 2 years ago in Inez, KY. I live in Crestwood, KY.

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As a 3rd-party representative, do I have any legal right to enforce copyright of the company's IP which I represent?
Asked in Anderson,  IN Jan. 24, 2019 ,  1 Answers

I am a representative for a gaming company's game. I have legal permission to use their IP and game contents and materials for my own use. However, many other entities have created illegal content using the company's IP and game materials without legal permission to gain their own profit. Not only d...

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Are any game mechanics from the Yu-Gi-Oh Trading card game patented?
Asked in Granger,  IN Jan. 02, 2019 ,  1 Answers

Would creating a digital card game with some mechanics that are similar to Yu-Gi-Oh violate some patents? Specifically, one shared mechanic is that the "field" or playing area is divided into 10 zones in 2 rows for each player, with "creature cards" placed in the front row, and other cards placed in...

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What can I do to make this business start legally the right way?
Asked in Poughkeepsie,  NY Dec. 19, 2018 ,  1 Answers

We have a video game in the making based off of a TV show. I know there are copyright issues since we’re using the same characters, but what can we do to prevent that? We’d like to start a kickstarter campaign after we’re done with 35% of the game and start monitoring. How would we work around that?...

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Can I get casino license if completed PTI for 3rd degree promotion of gambling. case dismissed upon completion
Asked in Parlin,  NJ Dec. 14, 2018 ,  2 Answers
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This occurred 12 + years ago

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I have to warrants for missing court for driving while suspended they are from 2016 can I get them lifted my job said
Asked in Chicago,  IL Dec. 05, 2018 ,  1 Answers

I could get it lifted and have a scheduled court date to go pay fees my job is with the casino and before I start I have to go to the gaming board and get my finger prints done so I will be in front of the state police

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Will they find out I’m underage by matching my real ssn to my fake California ID?
Asked in Long Beach,  CA Sep. 27, 2018 ,  1 Answers

Hit poker jackpot for $1300. I am underage and used fake id with all my real information to claim jackpot money. Used my real ssn on w2g form. Will I get caught that I’m underage? Can they tell I’m underage with my ssn? What should I do next.

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I rented a 1,000 sq ft room conected to main house by an outside hallway to main house. After signing a 2 month contract
Asked in Houston,  TX Sep. 27, 2018 ,  1 Answers

After the tenant signed a 2 month contract he set up a illegal 8-liner withought my my notice or concent. Being that the room leased to the tenant is connected to main house by an outside hallway will i be held liable. When the Sheriffs department comes down on him . Who will be held liable in a Tex...

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