Something weird happened to me. A few months ago at a sporting event, there was a fan interaction the day before. You got to meet all the athletes, get autographs, photos, etc. They had cameras going around the event. They were shooting footage for their website. Fine, right? They shot some footage of me talking to one of the guys, shaking his hand, etc. Anyways, they had the event a day after. Great event, 4,000+ people. Just this week they released the DVD. I'm on the Extras! They had 'footage from the fanfest' on the extras, and I'm there loud and clear talking. Was that legal? I never signed anything, or was asked to read any legal documentation about the fanfest.
no it doesn't sound legal. They should have definetely had your approval. I doubt you would make any money out of it though. They would more likely orfer the company to edit their dvds so your not in it. Thus costing the company heaps with no great benefit to you. But thats only my opinion mate
lol? I'd think they'd go the cheaper route and offer him a small amount of money. Thats if its illegal.
Look closely at your ticket that got you into that "sporting event", I would bet it says you give up your rights to be photographed, etc.
If there's a place, i dont want to been seen at, i usually keep a hand on my face or i speak to the photographer not to click so that i can move outta pic. i doubt if something can be done abt it, but lets c if some1 thinks otherwise
Falls into the catergory of "newsworthy event". Permission is not required for such photo opts. Most news agencies try to get get permission from key people in the picture but background people are just there.
Call an attorney. Most will be able to give you an answer immediately and if they think you have a case, they will take it.
mine costs me $16 a month and I can talk to a lawyer at a big law firm on any subject for as long as or as many times as I want. they have a great affiliate program too. Tom
LOL. You get what you pay for. Care to share the name of the "big law firm" from whom you think you are getting advice? browntwn
If it's in public view or if you're on their property at a venue or something. That's perfectly alright. How do you think celebrity's feel?
Well I know it is hard to believe, but there are too many lawyers, competition is fierce and getting new clients is difficult and this concept gets them new clients with matters not covered by the membership plan. The parent company is PrePaid Legal Service, listed on the New York Stock EX and they operate it like insurance, where premiums are pooled and then some clients use the service a lot and some never do. I use mine a lot. My local law firm is Demming, Borne, Green and Campbell. You would be assigned a law firm where you live. You call them up on an 800 state your issue to an operator. Depending on your matter you will be assigned a lawyer specializing in the area of your problem. Could be an estate matter, speeding ticket, failure of a company to honor a warranty etc. They will make calls, write letters and generally just explain your rights. The affiliate side is great. It's more MLM than affiliate. At my level, which is Director and when I sell a membership for $16 per mo they pay me a commission up front for the entire year. They pay me $97 bucks and then smaller amounts each year the client renews. I am a retiree now and I don't actively promote it. But someone young and energetic, you can make a bundle. They have small business plans, identity theft plans. Hope this helps. Tom
Thanks for the info. Glad it is working for you. Legal advice can be very very expensive. Luckily, I am in a family of attorneys, so it is not a problem for me, but I was curious.