Revoking Consent For Publication

Summary

If you consented to be featured anonymously in an article but are unhappy with the outcome, you may have rights to revoke consent, especially if you didnt approve the final version. Consider reviewing any agreements, discussing concerns with your lawyer, and consulting another attorney for advice on revocation and potential attorney-client privilege issues.

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I told my lawyer that he could feature me anonymously in an article. I hate how it turned out. He's refusing a revision. Can I revoke it? I'm fully anon in the article.
If you want to revoke consent for featuring in an article, consider these steps:
- Review any agreement you had with your lawyer regarding the article.
- Speak directly with your lawyer about your concerns.
- Consult another attorney for advice on your rights to revoke consent.
Did you have any formal agreement or just a verbal consent?
Over email I said yes.
Thanks for sharing the details! Given that you provided consent over email, it may be considered a formal agreement. To address this:
- Review the email communication for any terms regarding revocation.
- Discuss your concerns with your lawyer.
- Consider consulting another attorney to explore your options for revocation.
Would you like to be connected to a local lawyer for further assistance?
I didn't approve a final version before he published it. I also asked him to delete my info before publish and he refused.
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It seems like you have a concern about consent and publication. Here are some steps you might consider:
- Review the email communication to check for any terms on final approval or information deletion.
- Discuss the situation with your lawyer again.
- Consider consulting another attorney for advice on your rights regarding consent and revocation.
Would you like to explore more about your rights or any other options?
Does it sound like I have rights in this case or am I screwed
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It seems like you may have some rights, especially if you asked for information to be deleted before publication and didn't approve the final version. Consider:
- Reviewing your email exchanges for any agreements.
- Consulting another attorney for advice on revocation rights.
Would you like more information on your rights or options?
The problem is I used self destructing emails. The attorney may have screenshotted but I did not.
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It sounds like a complex situation. Generally, if the emails self-destructed and no records are available, it may complicate proving what was agreed upon. However, if the attorney retained copies, that might help. It could be beneficial to consult another attorney to determine your rights and options in this situation. Would you like more information on how to proceed?
I told him I didnt like it after it was published and he refused to change it im also scared thst even if anon that it violates attorney client privilege even if i agreed
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It seems you might have some rights, particularly regarding consent and potential attorney-client privilege concerns. Here are some steps to consider:
- Review any remaining communication or agreements you have.
- Discuss your concerns again with your lawyer.
- Consider consulting another attorney for advice on potential attorney-client privilege violations.
Would you like to explore more about your rights or any other options?
what is your advice
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It sounds like a tricky situation with potential rights involved, especially concerning consent and attorney-client privilege. Here's some advice:
- Review any remaining communication or agreements for terms on consent and publication.
- Discuss the issue further with your current lawyer.
- Consider consulting another attorney for advice on your rights and options, particularly concerning potential violations of attorney-client privilege.
Would you like more information or assistance in connecting with another attorney?
but what if he retaliates im scared i want him to do it on his own
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It sounds like a delicate situation. You may want to consider consulting another attorney to discuss your rights and potential options without escalating the situation. They can provide guidance on how to proceed carefully. Would you like more information on how to find another attorney?