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Q: How to stop unauthorized distribution of my film on YouTube?
I own the rights to my film, and there is a distribution company based in Ukraine showing it for free on YouTube without my authorization. I have no business relationship with this company and have never authorized them to distribute or show my film. I recently ended my contract with my previous... View More 
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answered on Oct 8, 2026
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answered on Oct 8, 2026
Hello, my name is Kyle Kinzy and I am a general practice attorney in Austin, Texas. Acting while the distribution termination is recent is the right timing, because the dispute will likely turn on that contract.
A takedown notice to YouTube is the fastest tool, but because the Ukrainian... View More
Q: Questions about filing H4 and I-765 with H1B extension
I'm filing an H4 extension concurrently (in the same package) with an I-765 form alongside my spouse's H1B extension, which is a continuation of a previous application. I have a few questions about form I-539:
1. Is this application based on an extension or change of status already... View More
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Hello, my name is Kyle Kinzy and I have been practicing immigration law for more than 25 years. Getting these related-petition answers right before filing is worth the care, because inconsistent answers are a common reason a dependent application is separated from the H-1B or delayed.
For a... View More
Q: Is it safe to visit Florida on a B2 visa while H4 application is pending?
I am planning to visit the U.S. for a month on a B2 visa to spend time with my spouse, who currently holds an H1B visa. We recently got married outside the U.S., and I last traveled to the U.S. on a B2 visa from July to December 2025, complying with all rules and returning before the I-94 end date.... View More
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Hello, my name is Kyle Kinzy and I have been practicing immigration law for more than 25 years. Planning around the pending H-4 case before booking travel is the right sequence of steps to begin with because the visit and the visa application affect each other in both directions.
A... View More
Q: What are my rights if my landlord insists on an extended lease end date due to a notice period in Texas?
I am located in Texas, and I am dealing with a lease renewal situation. My original lease states that the lease will automatically renew on a month-to-month basis unless the tenant provides a 45-day notice before expiration. My current lease renewal states the lease ends on October 31, 2026. I... View More
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Hello, my name is Kyle Kinzy and I am a general practice attorney in Austin, Texas. Checking the dates before deciding whether to pay for November is the right order, because the answer turns almost entirely on when your email was sent.
If your email went out on or before September 16, the... View More
Q: Is a free-to-play sports prediction contest legal under Texas law?
I am launching a sports player-prediction website for users in Texas. It's a 100% free-to-play contest with no entry fees, paid premium tiers, or subscription walls. I'm sponsoring and funding all prizes ($10 cash or free merchandise) completely out of my own pocket. Participation... View More
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Hello, my name is Kyle Kinzy and I am a general practice attorney in Austin, Texas. Testing the structure against the consideration element before launch is the right sequence of steps to begin with because that element decides the question.
As you describe it, the contest is very likely... View More
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