legal Archives - Komando.com The Kim Komando Show: America's top weekend talk radio program about all things digital! Free tips, downloads, software, newsletters, advice and more about the home electronics, digital cameras, photography, TVs, online security, gadgets and more. Wed, 31 Jan 2024 14:00:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://www.komando.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/cropped-favicon512x512-32x32.png legal Archives - Komando.com 32 32 166923932 How to use AI to cut down on legal fees https://www.komando.com/technology/use-ai-to-cut-down-on-legal-fees/900294/ Wed, 31 Jan 2024 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.komando.com/?p=900294

As a small-business owner, dealing with attorneys means one thing: Spending a lot of money. I’ll never forget the lawyer I met with who charged $999 an hour. I wish I made that!

There’s a lot you need a real-life lawyer for, but there’s a lot you can do on your own with AI before opening your wallet.

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You might be breaking the law online and not even know it https://www.komando.com/kims-column/breaking-the-law-online/818953/ Thu, 30 Mar 2023 21:00:00 +0000

If you’ve ever uploaded a video to YouTube, you know how fast it will be flagged if there’s even a hint of a copyrighted song playing in the background.

If you’re shaking your head, you’re not alone. There are many things you shouldn’t do online. Some are just plain dangerous. Tap or click for five silly mistakes putting your online privacy and security at risk.

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Skip the lawyer – this company helps you get your money back if you were ripped-off https://www.komando.com/news/fairshake-legal-app/709465/ Wed, 04 Mar 2020 08:30:00 +0000

Tech companies dominate the economic landscape and there’s no turning back from this new norm. The physical and digital products made by these companies are woven deeply into the fabric of our lives, which means when things go wrong, users often have little to no recourse.

What we’re talking about is when companies fumble a customer-facing problem. For example, scammers on Airbnb’s platform have been ripping-off users for some time now, and the platform offers little to no recourse for the victims. Tap or click to see how Airbnb scammers operate.

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Find local court information https://www.komando.com/money-review/find-local-court-information/7799/ Tue, 21 May 2019 21:00:00 +0000
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If you are fascinated with TV crime or courtroom drama, it’s easy to assume the happenings in your local courthouse are equally gripping and sensational. In reality, most court proceedings, whether they are at a federal, state, or lower local level, are less dramatic than a Perry Mason episode. Yet, these bona fide, often boring cases, can impact your life.

Unfortunately, with the copious volume of paperwork typical of court proceedings, you may find gathering information about courts and relevant cases a daunting task. However, when it comes to local courthouses, most information is public record and readily accessible.

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If you’re using an older version of Photoshop, you might be at risk for a lawsuit https://www.komando.com/gadgets/if-youre-using-an-older-version-of-photoshop-you-might-be-at-risk-for-a-lawsuit/567753/ Sun, 19 May 2019 00:00:00 +0000

In the world of graphic design, Adobe’s Creative Cloud suite is king. Not only does this popular software include programs like Photoshop and Illustrator, it makes these programs available to users across the spectrum with convenient subscription options.

Despite the simplicity of Adobe’s service-based platform, not all users are happy with recent updates. Users are criticizing newer versions of Photoshop as being slow, bloated, or lacking in features they need for work. Because of this, they’re sticking with older editions of Creative Cloud software — refusing the mandatory updates pushed by Adobe.

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Celebrities are coming back from the dead https://www.komando.com/technology/how-technology-is-bringing-celebrities-back-to-life/519002/ Sun, 09 Dec 2018 08:30:19 +0000 https://www.komando.com/?post_type=happening_now&p=519002

There’s a growing trend in Hollywood … using digital effects to bring actors back from the dead. What’s even more astonishing is this digital necromancy isn’t limited to the big screen. It’s also coming to a stage near you, very soon.

Groundbreaking technology, impressive CGI work and some good-old movie magic are allowing some of the old-time greats to make a comeback. Even after their death.

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Police want to limit your scanner access. Why it might be a good idea. https://www.komando.com/security-privacy/police-want-to-limit-your-scanner-access-why-it-might-be-a-good-idea/461478/ Tue, 22 May 2018 08:00:40 +0000
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Just because we are not police officers does not mean we are not interested in what they do. More than that, it’s good to know what’s going on in our communities, especially as it relates to potential crimes.

That’s why for years now people all over have tuned into police scanners, able to hear the communications between officers and dispatchers as events are unfolding. This could be done so with specific devices or apps such as Broadcastify, Scanner Radio and Police Scanner 5-0.

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