Jeremy Malcolm

I am Jeremy Malcolm, a tech-savvy attorney who was admitted to the New York Bar in 2009. I offer legal services remotely, covering all areas of law with a particular focus on intellectual property, Internet, and AI law. My deep understanding of emerging technologies allows me to provide strategic guidance on complex legal issues that arise at the intersection of law and innovation. My practice includes copyright, trademarks, privacy, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance in the digital landscape... but I thrive on the diversity of my practice, so yes I can also handle your divorce, will, or criminal defense.

I am adept at advising startups, creators, and tech companies, combining legal acumen with technical insight to deliver effective solutions in an evolving legal environment. I am also the founder of AskLex.ai, a unique AI-enabled online legal advice service that allows you to have AI legal answers reviewed by a real lawyer.

I was first admitted to practice law in Australia in 1996 and later in New York in 2009. I am the author of "Multi-Stakeholder Governance and the Internet Governance Forum" (2008), and I serve as the Chair of the Center for Online Safety and Liberty.

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New York

New York State Office of Court Administration

Since 2009

High Court of Australia

Since 2006

Supreme Court of Western Australia

ID Number: 2507786

Since 1995

Murdoch University

Ph.D. (2008) | Law

2006 - 2008

Activities: Thesis on "Multi-Stakeholder Public Policy Governance and its Application to the Internet Governance Forum"

Murdoch University

LL.D. (1994) | Law

1990 - 1994

Honors: Honors

Australian Open Source Award

Australian Unix and Open Systems Users Group (AUUG)

2004

For outstanding contribution to the understanding of para-technical and legal issues.

Center for Online Safety and Liberty

Chair

2018 - Current

Multi-Stakeholder Governance and the Internet Governance Forum

Terminus Books

January 1, 2008

Certified Payments & Fraud Prevention Professional

Merchant Risk Council (MRC)

2023

Q. Is "Ageplay" online roleplay legal in Ohio?

May 30, 2025

A: I am glad you reached out as I am an expert on this sensitive topic and have written about it extensively. I am not sure if I am permitted to link to what I have written on Justia so let me summarise here. Ageplay is legal in the United States, online or offline. In other countries, online ageplay may not be legal. However police very frequently run lazy sting operations in online ageplay communities with the aim of arresting people for supposedly engaging sexually with real minors. So it is vital that you take care. Always confirm that your chat partner is really of age, and keep a copy of that confirmation. If they start to backtrack, end the chat. And for more safety, use a secure chat app that can’t be intercepted. ... Read More

Q. Impact of Texas bill SB20 on anime and manga due to obscenity concerns.

May 27, 2025

A: There are significant political pressures, not only in Texas, to broaden the definition of obscenity and to enforce it more strictly. You are right that manga and anime collectors could be impacted. In 2009 Christopher Handley, a manga collector in Iowa, was sentenced to six months in prison over a manga comic depicting minors. However that manga was far more explicit than Bleach or Naruto. And there are anime shows currently on mainstream streaming services, such as Ranma ½, that contain underage nudity. And in a 2021 case in which a Texas man was charged over obscene drawings, those that showed simple underage nudity - and even implied masturbation in one case, but no other sexual contact - were also not found to be obscene. Therefore as things stand, it is unlikely that mainstream manga or anime works will be affected by SB20. With that said, there are still constitutional questions over laws such as this, because the Supreme Court has previously ruled that the mere possession of obscene material cannot be criminalized. So you are wise to be concerned about this law and how it affects the constitutional rights of anime and manga fans. ... Read More

Q. What can I do if another student recorded my child in a school bathroom and posted it online?

May 17, 2025

A: I’m so sorry that your family is going through this. Here are some important steps to consider:

1. Document Everything

• Preserve the video evidence, including the original video and any screenshots or metadata (timestamps, usernames, platform), but do not upload it or copy it anywhere new in case it is classed as child pornography which would be illegal to possess.

• If possible to do so without reproducing possibly illegal content, take screenshots of where the video was posted (including comments or shares if possible) in case it’s removed later.

2. Report to the School

• Contact the principal or administration as soon as possible on Monday. Request a formal meeting.

• Provide them with a written summary of the incident, including dates, names (if known), and evidence.

• Ask them to confirm their next steps in writing, including what protections will be in place for your child.

• Request that they consider Title IX (if you’re in the U.S.), as this may constitute sexual harassment in an educational setting.

3. File a Police Report

• This may constitute a criminal offense: invasion of privacy, child pornography laws (even if the offender is a minor), or unlawful surveillance, depending on your jurisdiction.

• Bring the video and documentation to the police. They may involve juvenile authorities or cybercrime units.

4. Contact the Social Media Platform

• Report the video immediately using the platform’s reporting tools. Flag it as non-consensual content involving a minor.

• If necessary, submit a privacy violation report under their child safety policies. Many platforms act quickly in such cases.

5. Speak to a Lawyer

• You may want to consult an attorney who deals with juvenile law, education law, or civil rights.

• They can advise on your child’s rights, potential civil actions (against the family of the student who recorded), and remedies if the school fails to act appropriately.

6. Support Your Child

• This can be traumatic. Consider involving a therapist or school counselor who is trained in dealing with privacy violations and online harassment.

• Ensure your child knows they are not at fault.

7. Follow Up with the School

• After your Monday meeting, send a follow-up email summarizing what was discussed and ask for written documentation of actions taken.

• If the school does not respond appropriately, you may wish to escalate to the school district or board of education. ... Read More