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If there was a written agreement between you and the person that they not forward the image or you copyrighted the image, then you could sue for damages. this is a situation where the strategic use of the words all rights reserved apply. even without a writing, an action for unjust enrichment could also succeed although the costs of the case might far exceed the damages. good luck to you... Read More

Michigan law is very specific about security deposits. Many landlords do not comply but, if they have a lawyer, you will be at a distinct disadvantage. It is likely that a lawyer review of your lease and case would be a very good idea. If you are looking for a consultation am located in Southeast Michigan. Best of luck to you. ... Read More

A marriage legally contracted in Pakistan will generally be recognized as a legal marriage in the United States. To get out of the marriage, your son could initiate divorce proceedings. Even without a divorce, a petitioner has the right under US immigration laws to stop the immigration process for anyone that he or she is petitioning for. If your son wishes to do so, he can notify USCIS that he wishes to withdraw the petition (if the petition is still with that agency) or National Visa Center (if the petition has already been approved by USCIS and is at the NVC) or the consulate in Pakistan (if the case has moved through the NVC and been transferred to the consulate). Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee & Arthur Lee, Esqs.’ (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.... Read More

The beneficiary of the K-1 visa petition can notify the USCIS Service Center that he or she no longer wishes to be petitioned for stating the reasons for doing so if he or she has the appropriate information concerning service center and receipt number of the petition. Your daughter can also do the same with the American consulate or embassy if the petition has already been approved and is sitting at the consulate or embassy. Please note that USCIS and the US consulates consider marriage based cases very seriously and that your daughter in the future will likely be asked to prove the bona fides of the K-1 relationship when she applies for any future US nonimmigrant or immigrant visa. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee & Arthur Lee, Esqs.’ (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.... Read More

You probably need to get your own lawyer on this. You certainly can demand as a condition of attending the meeting that it be recorded on Zoom and that you get a copy of the meeting. It is no different than any other writing and is absolutely evidence. Get it in writing that they will give you the video.... Read More

Bullets are a clear threat to your safety. You have an action for damages for trespass and nuisance and even statutory damage to property. You definitely need legal counsel. If you are in the Southeast Michigan area, I could represent you or, otherwise I can try and find a good real estate attorney for you. Collect any bullets that have hit your propery, they are evidence. Call the police too, advise that gunfire is hitting your home. Send a letter to the other landowner and advise them to cease and desist immediately.    ... Read More

You need to analyze the bylaws. Then get proxies for the majority of the owners. Demand a meeting under the bylaws and then hold the meeting and vote out the current board. You might need legal counsel to do this but definitely make sure you have the majority of the residents before you act. You can also do a petition as a first step, if the board sees a majority against them, they might become responsive.... Read More

you are going to need to consult legal counsel to assert your rights. you need to have the probate estate appoint a personal rep to deal with this. it looks like the probate estate is closed, and you just want to walk away you can but I suspect there is some money there and you should not just throw it away. I do not not do the probate part of these situations.... Read More

As you are applying for your mother as an immediate relative of a US citizen, a category that does not allow dependents, you must file for your mother first, and once she comes to the States, she can file for your sister. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee & Arthur Lee, Esqs.’ (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.... Read More

you have these issues: 1. the owner's failure to maintain the property, might, if it interferes with the use of your property (rodent infestations, branches causing damage on your property etc, consitutes nuisance per se. other than that, the owner technically can charge you with trespass 2. be very careful about getting the owner unhappy with you, a landlocked property owner can claim an access easement of necessity to get to the property- typically the shortest distance to road access with the least disruption to the other owner is where such easements go; you don't want him claiming through your property. 3. the fact the land is landlocked means his use of it might be very limited (zoning). Buying him out, for just the raw land might make sense; also you could partner with a couple of other neighbors and put an offer on the property and then divide it among the buyer(s). I hope this helps... Read More