My daughter won a photo shoot contest from Elite the director Ms. Gould won't return our calls what legal acti
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Contact the Better Business Bureau and/or your State Attorney General's office and ask for help.
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I'm no expert but do receive. And they have to keep sending as long as there is an appeal in process. I have been in the middle of one for 2 years now and I believe they just don't know what's going on. Didn't you have a lawyer? Good Luck with this, don't roll over to everything they say!! ~:)x
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If there was  money won off the video than you can sue the person who won.  If it slanders your name and reputation. and if you have suffered any damages what so ever finicialy
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I would definately check into that.  Thats extortion in my book.  Also, see if u can get her a calling card or the number to one, for those calls out I guess.
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I am dealing with this mess right now. They never return the call, and you can never reach them at all. Let's do something. I am not sure where you are located but I am inTexas and I want to do something. I want them to regret taking from us.  What idea do you have.
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http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/3158.html\n\nPlease check this link...the AMA is the problem.\n\nContact a lawyer right away.
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The law of copyright suggests that taking photographs is a creative process. So if you took the photographs then you are creative author of the photo if....you used your camera.\n\nSincer she gave you permission to take the photographs, and you took them with YOUR camera, then within the law. the photogra[hs belong to you.\n\nBut, you cannot use them to plaster on websites, or use for business if she is not over 18 years old. She can sue if you do.\n\nHope the information helps and please look at copyright laws regarding anything from design to making things. Website is below:\n\nhttp://www.patent.gov.uk/copy/
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Did you allow her to get the cc in your name? If you did, there's nothing you can do. Just make sure it's closed and it'll be off your report in 7 years. If you didn't, I would suspect that you have some legal action you can take.
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find the place that did this to her and sue them.  They aren't allowed to do this without parental consent.
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wow she's totally crazy! i think what your doing with the video and the restraining order is right,--you should also carry a video camera with you and videotape anything she personally does to you, also record any phone calls you and your bf receive--- trust me this girl is just waiting for you to slip and either verbally or physically attack her, then your in trouble--so stay calm and do everything strategically--get the evidence and let the law deal with the crazy bitch. you dont need to get you hands dirty with her.
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I'd call the police.  What you're describing is a crime, not merely a financial/contract issue.  It's like he's running a scam.  If the police won't do anything, then go to the magistrates office and file against him.  The secretary in the magistrates office will help you fill out the forms.  After you win before the magistrate, you can do a sherrif's sale on his personal property to collect your deposit and any court costs you incurred if he doesn't pay you in a timely manner.\n\nEdited to FocalBlur:  He/she paid by cash but has a receipt.  Even though there's no contract, he/she has a case because people don't just give money to people for no reason--a service should be rendered.  I agree saving the advertisements, keeping a log of phone calls, what was said on what date and what occurred, will back up the case.  But he/she's not screwed for paying cash since he/she did get a reciept.
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Yes, she is in breach of contract.  You need to speak to a lawyer about this.  You should also have her arrested for fraud.  Giving your address and phone number is illegal.  The collection companies could press charges against her.  Talk to your family attorney regarding this matter.  A judge can force her to abide by her divorce decree.
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The company doesn't know how old your daughter is.  They probably bought a generic mailing list, ran a cursory credit check and found no major negative information and mailed out an offer.\n\nIf your daughter were to seriously fill out the application, and give true information on her date of birth and/or social security number, chances are she would be declined.  Or they would ask her to 'reapply with a co-signer'...code for "get mommy or daddy to apply for the card and give you permission to use it."\n\nLegally, nobody under the age of 18 can be held repsonsible for a legal contract (credit cards and other purchase agreements fall under this heading) because it is assumed that a minor does not have the education and life experience to make a properly informed decision.\n\nMy advice would be to just shred the application before putting it in the trash. You don't want someone picking through the trash and fraudulently getting credit in your daughter's name, either.
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You sister can get her money back there was no EXACT time all and your sister needs to argue it with them and if they still refuse file a claim in smalls claim court.
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You should contact your local or regional film board, and they'll be able to tell you when and where there are productions scheduled near you. When films come to your area they'll contract with local agencies to provide background talent. The film board should be able to tell you who those agencies are, and they'll announce mass auditions/registrations ("cattle calls") where your daughter can submit a headshot and information. If she's as talented as she sounds, you should also consider trying to find an agent to represent her.\n\n(disclaimer - I'm in the US, but the procedure should be the same in OZ)
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Not legal, I had this happen, passed their breath test and they held me 4 hours til I submitted to a blood test.  Also, no lawyer or phone call.  Not only did I win my case, but sued for false imprisonment and settled for 500 grand plus lawyers fees.
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That is a toughy and not something that a non-professional is going to be able to help you with. I would try to find a lawyer who can give you a little free advice. Get a phone book and just go down the list. Get 10 or 20 answers and see what they gravitate toward. I would also like to know what happens in this. It's interesting. Email with what you find out: mj12@email.arizona.edu. Thanks man.