I want to use images downloaded from Unsplash.com and Pixabay.com for commercial purposes, specifically for printing on t-shirts. I have modified these images by inserting them into texts, using them as backgrounds with added text and effects, and adding text. However, I am concerned about the requirement to update, modify, or add creative elements to the photos to avoid copyright issues. Can you clarify what 'updating' an image means and if my modifications are sufficient to comply with the sites' terms of use? Additionally, I want to use a camera image from a 'free' site that resembles the Instagram logo. If I modify this image and add text, am I at risk of copyright infringement?

January 4th, 2023

I was leased to a trucking company, and they have been writing me bad checks and not paying. They owe me $40,000. What steps should I take, and what are treble damages?

September 2nd, 2024

Can an employer in California threaten employees with demotion or lack of promotion for associating with a terminated employee who was fired for theft, especially when the employer is also spreading negative information about the terminated employee, potentially causing emotional distress?

January 2nd, 2023

I am in Indiana and planning to webcam with my Colombian girlfriend. While setting up an account, I interacted with performers, including tipping and engaging in private shows. I am now concerned that my actions, particularly those involving performers who may not have been who they claimed to be, could lead to legal trouble. What should I be aware of and what steps should I take to ensure I am not breaking any laws?

May 3rd, 2024

I live on a private road that is frequently used by 4-wheelers, causing continuous noise and dust. We have asked the police for help, but they say only the road owner can post it. My husband is fighting cancer and needs peace and quiet. We have asked the riders to use another route, but they ignore us. Is there anything we can do to address this issue?

February 15th, 2024