I'm in a difficult situation and trying to figure out my next steps.
scraping my content for AI training. I've been dealing with this for about 11 months now and the situation isn't improving.
This involves original creative work over the past 6 months. I do not have documentation proving my ownership and timeline.
Do I have a strong case? What should my next steps be?
I went through almost the exact same thing.
What worked for me was having everything documented. It took 3-6 months but was worth it.
I practice in this area. Here's my take on the legal issues.
There are several legal theories that could apply here. The strongest is probably 17 U.S.C. § 106, which requires showing substantially similar.
You should consult with a local attorney who handles these cases. Many offer free initial consultations.
This happened to me too. Have you tried filing a complaint with the relevant agency? In my case they investigated and it got resolved without needing a lawyer.
This happened to me too. Have you tried filing a complaint with the relevant agency? In my case they investigated and it got resolved without needing a lawyer.
I had a similar issue and ended up consulting with an attorney. It was worth the $200-300 for the initial consultation just to understand my rights.
Following this thread — I'm in a very similar situation. Would love to hear how it turns out.
I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.
Following this thread — I'm in a very similar situation. Would love to hear how it turns out.
NAL, but from what I've read, you should send a written demand. That said, definitely get a lawyer to look at the specifics.
NAL, but from what I've read, you should check your state's specific laws. That said, definitely get a lawyer to look at the specifics.
I went through almost the exact same thing.
What worked for me was filing with the appropriate government agency. It took 4-8 months but was worth it.
I went through almost the exact same thing.
In my case, it took about 3-6 months to resolve. The key was having everything documented.
I've seen this play out several times in my field.
The biggest mistake people make in this situation is hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. I'd recommend being patient with the process instead.
Following this thread — I'm in a very similar situation. Would love to hear how it turns out.
Just want to point out — the statute of limitations might be a factor here. In some states it's as short as 1-2 years. Don't sit on this too long.
Been there. Here's what I learned.
The biggest mistake people make in this situation is filing with the appropriate government agency. I'd recommend gathering evidence first instead.
I went through almost the exact same thing.
What worked for me was filing with the appropriate government agency. It took 4-8 months but was worth it.
Been there. Here's what I learned.
What worked for me was filing with the appropriate government agency. It took 4-8 months but was worth it.
Been there. Here's what I learned.
The biggest mistake people make in this situation is having everything documented. I'd recommend keeping a detailed timeline instead.
Have you tried reaching out to your state's labor board? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.
Been there. Here's what I learned.
The biggest mistake people make in this situation is escalating to a supervisor/manager. I'd recommend following the formal complaint procedure instead.
Been there. Here's what I learned.
What worked for me was having everything documented. It took 3-6 months but was worth it.
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