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Calling a judge as a witness in a case that the judge is presiding over? | 7 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/93236/calling-a-judge-as-a-witness-in-a-case-that-the-judge-is-presiding-over | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>I want to pose a question on the limits of a defendant's right to call people to testify at trial.</p>
<p>Let's assume that a judge is conducting a trial (the sort of trial is irrelevant - it could be criminal, civil, family or traffic court even), and the defendant calls the judge to the stand to testify - as a &qu... | 93,236 | [
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"answer_id": 93237,
"body": "<p>Parties may only call witnesses for the purpose of adducing<sup>*</sup> <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Admissible_evidence\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer\">admissible</a> evidence. Evidence is only admissible if it is <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Relevance_... | [
"evidence",
"rules-of-court",
"witnesses",
"judge",
"testimony"
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Lease signed before I’m fully approved, do I have a case to get out of the lease? | 2 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/93556/lease-signed-before-i-m-fully-approved-do-i-have-a-case-to-get-out-of-the-lease | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>I signed a lease a few months ago and someone from the apartment signed it as well. The move in day is in august. Now, they are saying that my lease is not “fully approved” and I can’t move in until I send in my proof of income. By saying I can’t move in, I feel as if they aren’t fulfilling their obligations of the... | 93,556 | [
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"answer_id": 93559,
"body": "<p>A lease is a contract. A contract becomes binding once there is an offer and acceptance. Sometimes something smells like an offer, but it is really an "invitation to treat", a sign that they are willing to negotiate. The clear sign that they did not make an offer ... | [
"residential-lease",
"lease",
"breaking-the-lease"
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What did former Justice Dyson Heydon mean by "put that respectfully"? | 1 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/74769/what-did-former-justice-dyson-heydon-mean-by-put-that-respectfully | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>I'm having difficulty understanding this exchange between <a href="https://banco.net.au/news/robert-newlinds-sc-appointed-as-a-judge-of-the-district-court-of-new-south-wales" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Robert Newlinds SC</a>, the barrister representing the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Council_of_... | 74,769 | [
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"answer_id": 74771,
"body": "<h2>“You put that, of course, respectfully?”</h2>\n<p>You bet your ass Heydon is telling Newlands off. Knock down drag out fights in a courtroom are more subtle than in a barroom and the judge <em>always</em> wins.</p>\n<p>First we have the trivial issue that the barrister int... | [
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"barristers"
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Serving as a trustee of a trust | 1 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/93533/serving-as-a-trustee-of-a-trust | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>A person serves as a trustee of an asset protection trust without compensation. Suppose there is a problem and some of the money is missing from the trust.</p>
<p>Could the trustee be sued and have to pay money? Would it be a valid defense that since the trustee was not paid there was no contract and therefore the t... | 93,533 | [
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"answer_id": 93542,
"body": "<blockquote>\n<p>Could the trustee be sued and have to pay money?</p>\n</blockquote>\n<p>Yes.</p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Would it be a valid defense that since the trustee was not paid there\nwas no contract and therefore the trustee is not liable?</p>\n</blockquote>\n<p>No.</p>\n<... | [
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"civil-law",
"trusts-and-estates"
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Is there a term for set/prescribed measures of damages? | 1 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/93552/is-there-a-term-for-set-prescribed-measures-of-damages | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>A recent answer answers the question with another question, that of what damage the plaintiff has actually <em>suffered</em>. Yet certain statutory/case regimes have guidelines for compensation that are blind to actual damage suffered.</p>
<p>For example, where one can make out that a breach of the equality act has ... | 93,552 | [
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"answer_id": 93555,
"body": "<h2><a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statutory_damages\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer\">Statutory Damages</a></h2>\n<blockquote>\n<p>… the amount awarded is stipulated within the statute rather than being calculated based on the degree of harm to the plaintiff.</p>\n</bloc... | [
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"damages"
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Are there causes of action for which an award can be made without proof of damage? | 3 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/93553/are-there-causes-of-action-for-which-an-award-can-be-made-without-proof-of-damag | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>Are there causes of action for which an award can be made without the plaintiff demonstrating loss/damage?</p>
| 93,553 | [
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"answer_id": 93554,
"body": "<p>Yes. Therefore, when assessing a claim, it would be incorrect or premature to conclude simply from lack of actual harm/damage that a wronged party would have no available remedy. In order to make this conclusion, one would have to examine the statutory scheme or the nature ... | [
"damages"
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How are "deep fakes" defined in the Online Safety Bill? | 6 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/93526/how-are-deep-fakes-defined-in-the-online-safety-bill | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/jun/27/sharing-deepfake-intimate-images-to-be-criminalised-in-england-and-wales" rel="noreferrer">It is in the news</a> that sharing deepfake intimate images to be criminalised in England and Wales in the <a href="https://bills.parliament.uk/publications/51870/docume... | 93,526 | [
{
"answer_id": 93528,
"body": "<p>Section 170 of the Online Safety Bill proposes a new section 66A in the Sexual Offences Act:</p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><strong>66A Sending etc photograph or film of genitals</strong></p>\n<p>(1) A person (A) who intentionally sends or gives a photograph or film of\nany person’s... | [
"united-kingdom",
"england-and-wales",
"internet",
"pornography"
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Salaried workers and sick pay - UK | 1 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/93546/salaried-workers-and-sick-pay-uk | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>Someone I work with (in the UK) is salaried by definition of their contract. They used to get a flat rate at the end of each month, lets say £2000 or thereabouts.</p>
<p>A new owner has come in and said that sick days will be taken off their pay unless they make those up elsewhere. So the worker has three choices if... | 93,546 | [
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"answer_id": 93551,
"body": "<h2>This is <a href=\"https://www.ouryclark.com/resource-library/quick-guides/employment/employment-overview-of-uk-employment-law.html\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer\">legal</a></h2>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Employees are not legally entitled to receive their salary whilst off sick. How... | [
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Can personal data compelled by police able to be disclosed to a private business? | -2 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/93530/can-personal-data-compelled-by-police-able-to-be-disclosed-to-a-private-business | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>Bob is ejected from a private business as the police are called because the security guard felt his dietary proclivities were socially unacceptable in public. The police arrived and Bob was already out of the store but they claimed even after hearing his side of the story that he must give his personal address and d... | 93,530 | [
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"answer_id": 93532,
"body": "<p>The relevant part of the act is:</p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>If a constable in uniform has reason to believe that a person has\nengaged, or is engaging, in anti-social behaviour, he may require\nthat person to give his name and address to the constable.</p>\n</blockquote>\n<p>It ... | [
"england-and-wales",
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"data-protection",
"trespass",
"private-property"
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Closed source code theft prevention via license | 2 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/93544/closed-source-code-theft-prevention-via-license | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>Let's say I have an app stored as a closed source code (e.g on github) for which I have a software license in place (Apache 2.0), is this enough to prevent/prosecute an employee or just a random outsider who somehow managed to get the code, copy it and thereby "proclaiming" it as his own, and in what speci... | 93,544 | [
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"answer_id": 93545,
"body": "<p>You can’t <em>prevent</em> “theft” of your source code, but you can ensure that you can sue the “thief” for copyright infringement and receive damages, or force them to delete all copies of your source code.</p>\n<p>Now a license doesn’t do what you seem to think it does. C... | [
"software",
"licensing",
"theft",
"online-piracy"
] |
In United Kingdom what are consumer rights about online subscription | 4 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/76802/in-united-kingdom-what-are-consumer-rights-about-online-subscription | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>A few months ago I subscribed to an online service that monthly delivers goods (beers) to my home. I now want to cancel but they ask to call to do so.</p>
<p>I tried for a few days and of course, no one is ever available...</p>
<p>What are my rights? Can I just call my bank to stop the payment?</p>
| 76,802 | [
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"answer_id": 80439,
"body": "<p>Assuming the question relates to a consumer as defined in the <a href=\"https://law.stackexchange.com/a/80427\">Consumer Rights Act 2015</a>.</p>\n<p>I quote from Janet O'Sullivan, <a href=\"https://global.oup.com/academic/product/osullivan-and-hilliards-the-law-of-contract... | [
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If a minor enters a contract without the other party knowing about the age, and then the minor breaks a term, is it fraud? | 9 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/93515/if-a-minor-enters-a-contract-without-the-other-party-knowing-about-the-age-and | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>A minor who signs a contract can void it at any time, which might cause damage to the other party. Let's consider this scenario:</p>
<p>A minor signs a contract with an adult online with neither party knowing each other's age. So the adult assumes that the contract is legally binding for both. The minor knows that t... | 93,515 | [
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"answer_id": 93517,
"body": "<p><a href=\"/questions/tagged/canada\" class=\"post-tag\" title=\"show questions tagged 'canada'\" aria-label=\"show questions tagged 'canada'\" rel=\"tag\" aria-labelledby=\"tag-canada-tooltip-container\">canada</a> <a href=\"/questions/tagged/united-kingdom\... | [
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Could any British statutes have remained in force as U.S. federal law after the American Revolution? | 3 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/93415/could-any-british-statutes-have-remained-in-force-as-u-s-federal-law-after-the | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>The question <a href="https://law.stackexchange.com/q/43524/765">Are any British or English Acts of Parliament still in force in the United States?</a> asked</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Are there any Acts of the British (or English Parliament) in force before American independence that remain in force either at a federal, s... | 93,415 | [
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"answer_id": 93424,
"body": "<blockquote>\n<p>Clearly, British laws against e.g. murder, theft, fraud, and most\nother crimes were received into state law because those matters are\nunder the jurisdiction of the states.</p>\n</blockquote>\n<p>States (and also to some extent federal criminal statutes) rece... | [
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What if someone published program on invalid license and then fixed it? | 1 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/93333/what-if-someone-published-program-on-invalid-license-and-then-fixed-it | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>I saw repository on GitHub where someone had LICENSE file as below:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Copyright year name</p>
<p>Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License");
you may not use this file except in compliance with the License.
You may obtain a copy of the License at <a href="http://www.apa... | 93,333 | [
{
"answer_id": 93334,
"body": "<h2>It doesn't work like that!</h2>\n<p>If the code is not properly licensed, you can not acquire a license for it. If you don't have a license, you can not use it. Usage without a license is <strong>copyright infringement</strong> and not allowed: <strong>the copyright is wit... | [
"copyright",
"licensing",
"open-source-software"
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Can a bank force you to use their app in order to use their services under the PSD2? | 2 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/93537/can-a-bank-force-you-to-use-their-app-in-order-to-use-their-services-under-the-p | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>An online bank I am using (Qonto) contacted my recently by email to tell me that I will not be able to use my account from 5th July unless I install their app in my phone. They say it is mandatory for PSD2 compliance.</p>
<p>While I understand PSD2 may enforce security mechanisms, it surprises me that under the EU, ... | 93,537 | [
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"answer_id": 93538,
"body": "<p>The PSD2 <a href=\"https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:32015L2366#d1e1374-35-1\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer\">article 4(30)</a> defines multifactor authentication :</p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>‘strong customer authentication’ means an authentication based on ... | [
"european-union"
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In what sense is the City of London a "corporation"? | 2 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/93452/in-what-sense-is-the-city-of-london-a-corporation | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>According to its recently quoted annual report, legislation treats it "as a corporation". In what sense is this true and in which is it not true?</p>
| 93,452 | [
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"answer_id": 93453,
"body": "<p>Although the word typically refers to a specific type of business entity, "corporation" simply means a group (or "body") of people or other entities that are collectively endowed with a status that treats them as though they were a single legal person th... | [
"united-kingdom",
"city-of-london",
"municipal-law"
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Why was the video evidence heavily debated in the Kyle Rittenhouse case? | 4 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/76992/why-was-the-video-evidence-heavily-debated-in-the-kyle-rittenhouse-case | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>During the Kyle Rittenhouse Trail, on days 6 and 8, questions were raised about the program used to enhance the video evidence. The program, Amped FIVE, was used for the drone footage. To do this, Amped FIVE employs interpolation algorithms. Because of this, a dispute broke out between the prosecution and defense. T... | 76,992 | [
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"answer_id": 77002,
"body": "<p>The defense has an opportunity to question the witness the prosecution had called to provide foundation for the evidence, and in this case the defense's perspective is that the prosecution was trying to introduce evidence that they had improperly digitally manipulated. Par... | [
"united-states",
"evidence",
"trial"
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Does running your own limited liability company constitute employment? | -3 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/93499/does-running-your-own-limited-liability-company-constitute-employment | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>What exactly is "employment"? Does running my own limited liability company (GmbH or similar) constitute "employment"?</p>
<p>I am asking this because my (Swiss) employment contract (which I am about to sign) forbids "any other remunerated employment". Is it then OK to (at the same time... | 93,499 | [
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"body": "<p>Your own limited company will at the very least have a company director (you) which is most likely employed.</p>\n",
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"answer_id": 93506,
"body": "<p>Answer to updated question.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.kmu.admin.ch/kmu/en/home/concrete-k... | [
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What allows the Connecticut legislature to exonerate previous witch convictions? | 2 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/93502/what-allows-the-connecticut-legislature-to-exonerate-previous-witch-convictions | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>A number of news services have report on the Connecticut legislature voting to "exonerate" witch convictions from the 17th century. For example, <a href="https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/connecticut-senates-passes-resolution-to-exonerate-witch-trial-victims/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this article fr... | 93,502 | [
{
"answer_id": 93514,
"body": "<p>The <a href=\"https://legiscan.com/CT/bill/HJ00034/2023\" rel=\"noreferrer\">resolution in Connecticut</a> is a statement that has been agreed by the state's legislature, but is not a law. If it were, it would indeed need to be signed by the Governor, by virtue of Article 4... | [
"pardon",
"separation-of-powers"
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Testament valid / children disinherited GEORGIA | -1 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/93497/testament-valid-children-disinherited-georgia | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>following scenario:</p>
<p>A man lives and dies in Georgia.</p>
<p>He served in the army and was located for a specific time in Germany. While he was there he was in a relationship with a woman. She became pregnant. The man signed the acknowledgement of paternity while the woman was still pregnant. He left Germany s... | 93,497 | [
{
"answer_id": 93500,
"body": "<p>Under Georgia inheritance law, when a person writes a will then, unless the will is proven invalid, the provisions of the will are followed. If a person dies without a will, then the laws of intestate succession apply, whereby potentially all children receive a share of the... | [
"real-estate",
"inheritance",
"probate",
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Can you be charged with employee theft after being fired? | 28 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/80897/can-you-be-charged-with-employee-theft-after-being-fired | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>Suppose that a person, A, was hired by an employer, B, and then got fired a week later. Suppose that B mailed A a laptop while A was employed by B. Once A had been fired, B emailed A asking for the laptop back and sent a box for it to be returned. Suppose that A was fired on Tuesday, got the email Wednesday, and wa... | 80,897 | [
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"answer_id": 80913,
"body": "<p>If you are facing felony charges, you need to hire a criminal defense lawyer, not ask for legal advice on the Internet. Do not talk to the police without your lawyer present. <strong>Do not attempt to represent yourself in any kind of hearing.</strong> Ignore any advice b... | [
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Do I need a licence to fly a drone in public? | 7 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/91404/do-i-need-a-licence-to-fly-a-drone-in-public | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>If I practice flying a drone in a public park not over gardens or using the camera for looking into windows do I need a licence?</p>
| 91,404 | [
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"answer_id": 91407,
"body": "<p><a href=\"https://skykam.co.uk/uk-drone-laws/\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer\">Skykam</a> has provided a summary of <a href=\"https://register-drones.caa.co.uk/drone-code\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer\">UK regulations</a> for 2023:</p>\n<ol>\n<li>Drone operators must be at least... | [
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Whiteboards availability in High courts and Supreme courts of USA and UK | -3 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/93492/whiteboards-availability-in-high-courts-and-supreme-courts-of-usa-and-uk | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>Are Whiteboards available separately for the two lawyers in High courts and Supreme courts of USA and UK to explain their cases?</p>
<p>If No, Do you recommend to have Whiteboards in the courts?</p>
| 93,492 | [
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"answer_id": 93494,
"body": "<h2><a href=\"https://www.uscourts.gov/about-federal-courts/educational-resources/about-educational-outreach/activity-resources/supreme-1#:%7E:text=Typically%2C%20two%20cases%20are%20heard,spent%20answering%20the%20Justices%27%20questions.\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer\">US Supr... | [
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Can questions of private investigator without Miranda warning be used in trial? | 1 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/88515/can-questions-of-private-investigator-without-miranda-warning-be-used-in-trial | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>I was watching the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXfibK8tCtk&list=PLqOooBy2Rmn8ZH9jR90oGHU-EuI7iA121" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Hansen vs predator</a> series.</p>
<p>In there a random guy called Chris Hansen goes online and pretends to be a 13 years old girl.</p>
<p>When people chat with him, he tries... | 88,515 | [
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"answer_id": 88516,
"body": "<h2>It's not an interrogation</h2>\n<p>Nothing makes Mr. Hansen a police investigator. He is a private person talking with another private person. His testimony or the recording of the interview might or might not be admissible in trial, that's for the court to decide. But Mir... | [
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"criminal-procedure",
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Why is Chris Hansen not charged with criminal impersonation? | 4 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/88517/why-is-chris-hansen-not-charged-with-criminal-impersonation | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>I was watching an episode of the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXfibK8tCtk&list=PLqOooBy2Rmn8ZH9jR90oGHU-EuI7iA121" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Hansen vs predator</a> series.</p>
<p>In the show, there is a random guy called Chris Hansen who goes online and pretends to be a 13-year-old girl. When people ... | 88,517 | [
{
"answer_id": 88526,
"body": "<p>First Chris Hansen is likely not, in and of himself, posing as a 13 year old girl. These stings involve some dedicated volunteers posing as under aged minors on online chat forums accessible to the public. They are not looking for the suspects specifically and generally, ... | [
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Landlord bait-and-switch regarding having pet | 12 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/93488/landlord-bait-and-switch-regarding-having-pet | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>This question is based on a social media post of a presumably real situation someone I don't directly know is facing.</p>
<p>Suppose a landlord leases housing to a person, with a requirement in the lease to get a "dog permit" from the landlord to have a dog living in the place, and grants the permit at the... | 93,488 | [
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"answer_id": 93490,
"body": "<p>It's hard to imagine a jurisdiction where this would be legal, assuming that the facts are as you present them. Mainly, it comes down to what the lease actually says. If the lease says something that implies that landlord permission is required, then the tenant has to get p... | [
"united-states",
"rental-property",
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Can a judge vacate a conviction and then reinstate it? | 5 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/93483/can-a-judge-vacate-a-conviction-and-then-reinstate-it | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>In the TV series Waco:Aftermath, a jury convicts defendants of some crimes but acquits them of some others. Their lawyer argues that the convictions don’t make sense and the judge agrees to vacate them.</p>
<p>Right when the defendants are about to be released, the judge reinstates their convictions and sends them t... | 93,483 | [
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"answer_id": 93485,
"body": "<p>Courts have inherent jurisdiction to reconsider/recall their own decisions. This rarely happens (especially if the decision has already been "sealed" i.e. issued in writing) but still possible. The principle of <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finality_(law... | [
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What laws, if any, prevent a private individual from overthrowing or helping to overthrow another country´s government? | 0 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/93464/what-laws-if-any-prevent-a-private-individual-from-overthrowing-or-helping-to | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>Could be personally participating in the overthrow, financing it, sending them weapons otherwise purchased and shipped legally, giving them intelligence, cracking into their computer networks to shut down their telecommunications, etc.</p>
<p>That would be illegal in the target country of course. But is it illegal a... | 93,464 | [
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"answer_id": 93465,
"body": "<p><a href=\"https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/960\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer\">18 USC 960</a> states that</p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Whoever, within the United States, knowingly begins or sets on foot or\nprovides or prepares a means for or furnishes the money for, or ta... | [
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Is there anything in the US Constitution to prevent Georgia, USA to stop me from buying liquor before 12:30 based on religious grounds? | 0 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/93478/is-there-anything-in-the-us-constitution-to-prevent-georgia-usa-to-stop-me-from | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>I, an agnostic person, was perturbed just now being told I couldn’t buy wine, the only thing I came in to buy, at 11:30AM on a Sunday in Augusta Georgia, because the law prevents them (Walmart) from selling it before 12:30PM. I’m pretty sure this law is based on religious beliefs.</p>
<p>I don’t know much about law,... | 93,478 | [
{
"answer_id": 93479,
"body": "<p>No, given McGowan v. Maryland, 366 U.S. 420, Braunfeld v. Brown, 366 U.S. 599 and In Two Guys from Harrison-Allentown, Inc. v. McGinley, 366 U.S. 582.\nThe principle is that laws with religious origins are constitutional if they have a secular purpose. In <a href=\"https://... | [
"united-states",
"us-constitution",
"religion",
"georgia"
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Is it against the DMCA to use the recent implementation of the Windows XP's product activation algorithm if one has an XP licence? | 1 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/92725/is-it-against-the-dmca-to-use-the-recent-implementation-of-the-windows-xps-prod | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p><a href="https://tinyapps.org/blog/202304230700_xp_wpa.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">The Windows XP's product activation encryption algorithm</a> has recently been "cracked", and a software implementation that emulates the telephone activation question / response procedure is available. This technically... | 92,725 | [
{
"answer_id": 92728,
"body": "<p>The DMCA applies if the item being copied is protected by some mechanism that prevents copying.</p>\n<p>Just because that mechanism isn't very strong, doesn't mean DMCA doesn't apply. For example, there is a mechanism designed in the 1980s to prevent DVDs from being copied.... | [
"united-states",
"software",
"dmca"
] |
Is it legal to profit from an open source software | 3 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/13618/is-it-legal-to-profit-from-an-open-source-software | CC BY-SA 3.0 | <p>I am planning on making a service that uses a modified open source software. Would it be legal for me to profit from it? I am not sure what information would be relevant to this so if I have missed some relevant info, please tell me what additional information is required to determine this.</p>
| 13,618 | [
{
"answer_id": 13678,
"body": "<p>Generally yes. The concept of 'free software' is almost identical Open Source, and one of the four fundamental freedoms is the freedom to run the software for any purpose. That includes seeking profit.</p>\n",
"score": 2
},
{
"answer_id": 56884,
"body": "<p>... | [
"open-source-software"
] |
Are unreasonable late fees prosecuted as usury? | 0 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/93469/are-unreasonable-late-fees-prosecuted-as-usury | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>As I understand the term usury: it is the action or practice of <strong>lending money</strong> at unreasonably high rates of interest.</p>
<p>Are unreasonable <strong>late fees</strong> prosecuted as usury? Is there mother term?</p>
<p>If a concrete example is needed for an answer: assume a Florida commercial lease ... | 93,469 | [
{
"answer_id": 93470,
"body": "<p><a href=\"/questions/tagged/england-and-wales\" class=\"post-tag\" title=\"show questions tagged 'england-and-wales'\" aria-label=\"show questions tagged 'england-and-wales'\" rel=\"tag\" aria-labelledby=\"tag-england-and-wales-tooltip-container\">england-an... | [
"rental-property",
"florida"
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A representative guides one through the signing of a contract; e.g. internet services. What empowers them to do this? What are they, legally? | 3 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/93446/a-representative-guides-one-through-the-signing-of-a-contract-e-g-internet-ser | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>I'm looking for some legal terms and concepts related to the empowerment of a representative to guide someone through the signing of a contract. Is there a legal concept for such a person? Specifically, in the case of, e.g., whoever answers one's call in a cellphone company one wants to make a contract with, the rep... | 93,446 | [
{
"answer_id": 93450,
"body": "<h2>An <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Law_of_agency\" rel=\"noreferrer\">agent</a></h2>\n<blockquote>\n<p>a person, called the agent, that is authorized to act on behalf of another (called the principal) to create legal relations with a third party.</p>\n</blockquote>... | [
"contract-law",
"adhesion-contracts"
] |
Russian army refuses to demobilize a conscript on demobilization day? | 2 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/93441/russian-army-refuses-to-demobilize-a-conscript-on-demobilization-day | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>Suppose someone joined the Russian army as a conscript in Rostov-on-Don. But on their demobilization day, they are told they will not be demobilized and instead will be held "until further notice" ("до особого распоряжения"). Is there a legal basis for this action, and are there legal avenues to... | 93,441 | [
{
"answer_id": 93471,
"body": "<p>As many Western analysts see it, Russia does not have the <strong>rule of law</strong>, it is an autocracy which makes use of the legal system to enforce the will of the central government. That is, in any important lawsuit the outcome is not determined by judges looking at... | [
"military",
"russia"
] |
Why can’t I take the Uber/Lyft/etc Electric Scooters? | -1 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/93459/why-can-t-i-take-the-uber-lyft-etc-electric-scooters | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p><strong>NOTE: This is a hypothetical question I came up with while walking around. I’m not planning on taking scooters.</strong></p>
<p>In many major US cities, i.e. DC, Philly, NYC, companies will place electric scooters out on the sidewalk. These scooters must be “unlocked” with an app on your phone, which cost a ... | 93,459 | [
{
"answer_id": 93460,
"body": "<p>The premise about couches is true in terms of popular beliefs, but false in terms of law. Taking the property of another person without permission, with the intention to keep it, is theft. However, taking it with permission is allowed. W.r.t. a couch, your belief works beca... | [
"united-states",
"theft"
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Is income from youtube considered as freelance income? | -4 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/93398/is-income-from-youtube-considered-as-freelance-income | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p><a href="https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/73719/is-it-legal-to-earn-money-from-youtube-as-a-bluecard-holder-in-germany">Tangentially related</a>. I ask ebecause I know in general freelance work is not taxed, so does youtube income count as freelance income?</p>
<p><a href="https://law.stackexchange.com/questi... | 93,398 | [
{
"answer_id": 93412,
"body": "<h2>I know in general freelance work is not taxed</h2>\n<p><strong>Your “knowledge” is wrong.</strong></p>\n<p>In general, <strong>all</strong> income is taxed.</p>\n<p>Some jurisdictions may exempt certain income derived from hobbies that are not businesses but this is by no ... | [
"germany"
] |
Would Ukraine have legal grounds to declare war on Belarus as well? | 1 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/93448/would-ukraine-have-legal-grounds-to-declare-war-on-belarus-as-well | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>Given the vulnerability in the Russian command and control system right now, some people are thinking that Ukraine should depose Lukashenko as well.</p>
<p>Regardless of whether this would be a good idea or not, would Ukraine have a legal right to do this? I am pretty sure they would given the armed attacks from Bel... | 93,448 | [
{
"answer_id": 93456,
"body": "<p>I think Ukraine's legal grounds to run a <em>special military operation</em> to depose Lukashenko would have the same validity (if any) as Russia's grounds to do the same to depose Zelenskyy.</p>\n<p>I'm not aware of "turnabout is fair play" being codified anywher... | [
"united-nations-charter",
"war"
] |
Does the private component of the City of London Corporation pay any tax on its financial activities? | -2 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/93430/does-the-private-component-of-the-city-of-london-corporation-pay-any-tax-on-its | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>I'm referring to the privately run functions of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/City_of_London_Corporation" rel="nofollow noreferrer">City of London Corporation</a> that are exempt from public authority provisions such as the Freedom of Information Act.</p>
| 93,430 | [
{
"answer_id": 93443,
"body": "<p><a href=\"https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/assets/about-us/budget-and-spending/city-cash-accounts-2021-22.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer\">CITY’S CASH\nANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS\nFOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022</a></p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>The City of London Corp... | [
"united-kingdom",
"corporate-tax-laws",
"city-of-london"
] |
Does the Sale of Goods Act continue to be applicable to second-hand items bought from private individuals rather than professional traders in 2023? | 0 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/93451/does-the-sale-of-goods-act-continue-to-be-applicable-to-second-hand-items-bought | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>I have been told that the Consumer Rights Act 2015 only supersedes the Sale of Goods Act 1979 for second-hand items bought from companies, and not ones bought from individuals. Is this correct?</p>
| 93,451 | [
{
"answer_id": 93454,
"body": "<p>The Consumer Rights Act 2015 does not apply to goods other than those <a href=\"https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2015/15/section/3\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer\">sold by a trader to a consumer</a>.</p>\n<p>Almost always (as demonstrated in <a href=\"https://law.stackexch... | [
"england-and-wales",
"sale-of-goods"
] |
Is there a legal definition or meaning for "support the Constitution"? | 5 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/93397/is-there-a-legal-definition-or-meaning-for-support-the-constitution | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>This question is not specific to Florida which is only provided as an example.</p>
<p>Florida Statute <a href="http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=0000-0099/0099/Sections/0099.021.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">99.021</a> requires an "oath or affirm... | 93,397 | [
{
"answer_id": 93437,
"body": "<p>An oath of office cannot be legally enforced through the courts, other than to demand that officials take it in order to take office, and to bar people who have taken it and then engaged in treason or sedition from holding public office in any federal, state, or local offic... | [
"united-states",
"us-constitution",
"definition"
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Contractual capacity of minors | 1 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/93445/contractual-capacity-of-minors | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>In Germany, we have a law that limits contractual capacity of minors: <em>"A contract concluded by the minor without the approval of the legal representative is deemed effective from the outset if the minor effects performance under the contract with means that were made available to the minor for this purp... | 93,445 | [
{
"answer_id": 93447,
"body": "<h2>In common law jurisdictions, contracts with minors are voidable unless they are for necessities</h2>\n<p>That means an adult who enters a contract with a child is legally bound. A child that enters a contract is bound for as long as they choose to be (until they turn 18 an... | [
"contract-law",
"minor"
] |
Is it true that electrically assisted pedal cycles must be limited to 6mph if operating with twist throttles? | -2 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/93444/is-it-true-that-electrically-assisted-pedal-cycles-must-be-limited-to-6mph-if-op | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>What provision or instrument requires this, if so?</p>
| 93,444 | [
{
"answer_id": 93449,
"body": "<p>This isn't true. In order to not be treated as a motor vehicle, "twist and goes" must be capable of pedal operation and must not provide electrical assistance above 15.5 mph.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/electrically-assisted-pedal-... | [
"england-and-wales",
"traffic"
] |
To what extent can an employer require their employees to be experts at a trial? | 5 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/93422/to-what-extent-can-an-employer-require-their-employees-to-be-experts-at-a-trial | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>Say a company is facing a trial and the court requires</p>
<ul>
<li>(version 1) the company</li>
<li>(version 2) someone with expertise from the company</li>
</ul>
<p>to provide a sworn opinion (something like <em>"the process to do X is Y"</em>), and answer questions in court.</p>
<p>To what extent can a ... | 93,422 | [
{
"answer_id": 93423,
"body": "<p><a href=\"/questions/tagged/united-states\" class=\"post-tag\" title=\"show questions tagged 'united-states'\" aria-label=\"show questions tagged 'united-states'\" rel=\"tag\" aria-labelledby=\"tag-united-states-tooltip-container\">united-states</a></p>\n<p>... | [
"united-states",
"european-union",
"court",
"employer",
"employee"
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What is the legal basis for making servers pay for customers who walk out? | 13 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/93436/what-is-the-legal-basis-for-making-servers-pay-for-customers-who-walk-out | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>In the US, different states have different laws regarding customers who leave without paying the bill, aka "Dine and Dash."</p>
<p>Some states allow for a restaurant to dock a server's pay, when a customer leaves without paying. However, I dont understand how a server is responsible for the actions of a c... | 93,436 | [
{
"answer_id": 93440,
"body": "<p>Unless it is prohibited by law in some state (such as California), a server's employment contract can have a clause holding the server responsible for an unpaid tab. Even in lieu of such a clause, since in most states employment is at-will, the employee can be fired if they... | [
"united-states",
"restaurants"
] |
Discovery of Evidence - Context, Significance and Meaning? | 5 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/93386/discovery-of-evidence-context-significance-and-meaning | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>(In US criminal proceedings) The Prosecution must provide all evidence against the Defendant to the Defense before the trial begins in the "Discovery process".</p>
<p>Is the Prosecution also required to <em><strong>explain</strong></em> the evidence and describe how they intend to use it?</p>
<p>For exampl... | 93,386 | [
{
"answer_id": 93387,
"body": "<p><a href=\"/questions/tagged/canada\" class=\"post-tag\" title=\"show questions tagged 'canada'\" aria-label=\"show questions tagged 'canada'\" rel=\"tag\" aria-labelledby=\"tag-canada-tooltip-container\">canada</a></p>\n<p>The Crown's duty to disclose all ma... | [
"united-states",
"evidence",
"criminal-procedure",
"discovery"
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Could a child on a bike get a speeding ticket? | 3 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/93427/could-a-child-on-a-bike-get-a-speeding-ticket | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>Can a child who is younger than sixteen, and who is below an age at which they could hold a driver's license, be ticketed for exceeding the posted speed limit on a road on a (non-motorized) bicycle?</p>
| 93,427 | [
{
"answer_id": 93428,
"body": "<p>It depends on the laws of the jurisdiction. In Washington, speed limits are implemented via <a href=\"https://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=46.61&full=true\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer\">Chapter 46.61 RCW</a>, the very first section of which states:</p>\n<blockqu... | [
"traffic",
"texas",
"minor",
"speeding"
] |
Can I refuse to provide detailed medical history to day camp? | 10 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/93188/can-i-refuse-to-provide-detailed-medical-history-to-day-camp | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>I'm a leader in a church-sponsored children's group. We're going to attend a half-day "day camp" run by Boy Scouts of America. The activities will include short hikes, archery, bb guns, and paddling in a shallow pond. The camp is requesting from me (as a leader) a <em>detailed medical history</em>, incl... | 93,188 | [
{
"answer_id": 93189,
"body": "<p>You generally are not required to share your medical details with people you don't want to. That said, the camp would also not be required to allow people who don't comply to enroll. They can't force you to divulge your information, but you can't force them to let you come ... | [
"privacy",
"medical",
"utah"
] |
Can the corporation that I work for (I am not salary or a subcontractor) use my personal information & home address for business and billing purposes? | 4 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/92619/can-the-corporation-that-i-work-for-i-am-not-salary-or-a-subcontractor-use-my | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>I have a corporate credit card that is utilized for business purposes at the location I work, which is not where corporate headquarters is.</p>
<p>Today the business/ billing address was changed by the corporation I work for to my PERSONAL HOME ADDRESS WITHOUT my permission! I was notified via email by the credit ca... | 92,619 | [
{
"answer_id": 92681,
"body": "<p>It may depend on the structure of your company's arrangement with the credit card company, as well. I am familiar with at least one setup where each cardholder is issued a card <strong>in their own name</strong> to be used as a charge card, pending reimbursement from centra... | [
"corporate-law",
"personal-information"
] |
What are my rights as an apartment tenant if I have no active lease agreement, in terms of rent amount and move out procedure? | 2 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/93416/what-are-my-rights-as-an-apartment-tenant-if-i-have-no-active-lease-agreement-i | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>(In Tennessee, as the tag indicates)</p>
<p>My previous 12 month lease expired May 30th, 2023. Shortly before my lease expired, my previous landlord suddenly sold the apartment complex to another landlord, and notified us in an email to now contact the new landlord under an email address provided. I sent a message t... | 93,416 | [
{
"answer_id": 93425,
"body": "<p>There are two distinct questions here.</p>\n<p>One is what happens when a lease expires and you don't vacate and the landlord doesn't try to evict you. Generally, in the absence of holdover tenant provisions expressly in the existing lease, the lease becomes a month to mont... | [
"tenant",
"lease",
"tennessee"
] |
What regulations have been made under S2 Housing Act 2004? | 1 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/93391/what-regulations-have-been-made-under-s2-housing-act-2004 | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>The Secretary of State is thereunder to make regulations prescribing categories of housing hazards. Where are these to be found?</p>
| 93,391 | [
{
"answer_id": 93406,
"body": "<p><a href=\"https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/34/section/2?timeline=false\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer\">Section 2</a> Housing Act 2004 states:</p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Meaning of “category 1 hazard” and “category 2 hazard”</p>\n<p>(1) In this Act—</p>\n<ul>\n<li><p>“cate... | [
"england-and-wales",
"landlord",
"regulations"
] |
Do Swiss banks have the right to demand seeing a visa for a foreign country? | 0 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/93408/do-swiss-banks-have-the-right-to-demand-seeing-a-visa-for-a-foreign-country | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>A friend who is a Swiss citizen and resident of Switzerland has a checking account with a Swiss bank. Because of a stay in the US, he was asked to file a "Status Declaration Form for Individuals" confirming that he is not a US resident.
In addition to many more documents including tax returns, the bank ask... | 93,408 | [
{
"answer_id": 93414,
"body": "<h2>Yes</h2>\n<p>The relevant Swiss law is known as the <a href=\"https://www.sif.admin.ch/sif/en/home/bilateral-relations/countries/united-states-america/fatca-agreement.html\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer\">FATCA Agreement</a> and has been in force since 30/6/2014. FATCA stands... | [
"banking",
"switzerland"
] |
when uploading videos to tiktok/youtube, as oringal content creators what copyright do we transfer to the platform, what is left to the creators? | 2 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/93418/when-uploading-videos-to-tiktok-youtube-as-oringal-content-creators-what-copyri | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>when uploading videos to tiktok/youtube, as original content creators what copyright do we transfer to the platform, what is left to the creators?</p>
<p>where can we learn more those "laws" on their platforms? Do we have any laws that transfer ownership completely, meaning that as soon as we use the plat... | 93,418 | [
{
"answer_id": 93421,
"body": "<blockquote>\n<p>when uploading videos to tiktok/youtube, as original content creators what copyright do we transfer to the platform, what is left to the creators?</p>\n</blockquote>\n<p>Most of these platforms provide that the creator retains all copyright but grants the plat... | [
"united-states",
"ownership",
"data-ownership",
"copyright-transfer"
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Prosecutor Disqualified for False Statements | 1 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/93403/prosecutor-disqualified-for-false-statements | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>I am looking for specific cases where a prosecutor was disqualified for making false statements or violated professional conduct rules.</p>
<p>I have seen cases where they were disqualified for conflicts.</p>
| 93,403 | [
{
"answer_id": 93404,
"body": "<p><a href=\"/questions/tagged/united-states\" class=\"post-tag\" title=\"show questions tagged 'united-states'\" aria-label=\"show questions tagged 'united-states'\" rel=\"tag\" aria-labelledby=\"tag-united-states-tooltip-container\">united-states</a></p>\n<h3... | [
"professional-ethics",
"prosecution"
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Water rights - Navajo Nation v. United States | 5 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/93405/water-rights-navajo-nation-v-united-states | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>I am trying to understand the context behind the recent <a href="https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/22pdf/21-1484_aplc.pdf" rel="nofollow noreferrer">SCOTUS decision</a> against the Navajo Nation.</p>
<p>It seems like the US, as a trustee, has an equitable duty to perform a Water Rights Accounting, and to seek a ... | 93,405 | [
{
"answer_id": 93413,
"body": "<h2>The US role as trustee is limited by the treaty</h2>\n<blockquote>\n<p>The Federal Government owes judicially enforceable duties to a tribe “only to the extent it expressly accepts those responsibilities.”</p>\n</blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<p>To be sure, this Court’s prece... | [
"us-supreme-court",
"water"
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Is there a good reason for the IRS to seize ATF 4473 Forms? | 7 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/93393/is-there-a-good-reason-for-the-irs-to-seize-atf-4473-forms | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>I recently had someone angrily bring up on Facebook the <a href="https://www.krtv.com/news/great-falls-news/great-falls-gun-shop-re-opens-after-a-visit-from-federal-agents" rel="noreferrer">IRS raid of Highwood Creek Outfitters on June 14th, 2023</a> where they apparently seized several years of <a href="https://www... | 93,393 | [
{
"answer_id": 93409,
"body": "<p>There are several federal excise taxes on firearms. The main ones are (dispensing with the fine definitional details and Internal Revenue Code citations):</p>\n<ul>\n<li><p>A tax on transfers of firearms of $5 per concealable firearm and $200 per firearm on certain other fi... | [
"united-states",
"tax-law"
] |
Is a company bound by a contract signed by a person disqualified from managing companies? | 2 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/93394/is-a-company-bound-by-a-contract-signed-by-a-person-disqualified-from-managing-c | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p><a href="https://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/cth/num_act/ca2001172/s206b.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Section 206B</a> of the Australian <em>Corporations Act</em> provides that a person is automatically disqualified from managing corporations if convicted of certain offences or made bankrupt.</p>
<p><a href="htt... | 93,394 | [
{
"answer_id": 93402,
"body": "<blockquote>\n<p>Suppose that A continues to manage company B while disqualified, by\narranging for (and signing on behalf of) B to borrow money from C. If\nC sues B to recover the loan, can B argue that it is not bound by the\ncontract because it was illegal for A to sign on ... | [
"contract-law",
"corporate-law",
"australia",
"clean-hands"
] |
Would it be legal to shut down functionality on users phone? | 7 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/82419/would-it-be-legal-to-shut-down-functionality-on-users-phone | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>This would be US jurisdiction, say NYC.</p>
<p>Note this is a question about the law only; not a question about technical feasibility.</p>
<ul>
<li>Could Apple or Google of their own volition legally shut down functionality of users' phone, say photo or video capabilities?</li>
<li>Could Verizon or T-Mobile legally ... | 82,419 | [
{
"answer_id": 93407,
"body": "<p>Short answer: YES, shutting down some phone functionality is legally permitted. However, it is judicially reviewable.</p>\n<p>The ability to throttle long-distance service in the event of emergency is a well-accepted capability, both in regulations and technically. This ... | [
"united-states",
"licensing",
"emergencies"
] |
Can a group of people be libelled | -3 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/93060/can-a-group-of-people-be-libelled | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>If I was thinking of writing a blog where I refer to a group of people such as immigrants, as traitors, would that constitute libeling?</p>
<p>I was interested in any country's laws to see what people think. A blog wouldn't normally be limited for view, to one country.</p>
| 93,060 | [
{
"answer_id": 93068,
"body": "<p>It depends on the jurisdiction, among other things. There is such a thing as group defamation, and a lawsuit could be possible if the statement the statement falsely imputes to a small group some damaging fact, for example "The members of the Podunk City Council took b... | [
"libel"
] |
Can you have a Facebook group with a trademark company's name? | 1 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/93396/can-you-have-a-facebook-group-with-a-trademark-companys-name | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>Can you force a Facebook group to change their name if it matches your trademark? One group I am in is thinking about changing their name because of this and it is a group of current and former members of that organization. This is within the U.S. and the organization is events and adventures.</p>
| 93,396 | [
{
"answer_id": 93401,
"body": "<p>Trademarks are all about customer confusion. The ruling factor is: is a reasonable person likely to confuse the thing with the trademark holder's thing?</p>\n<p>However, you're allowed to be <em>referential</em> - for instance say you have a group for former Microsoft emp... | [
"united-states",
"trademark"
] |
How is Midjourney's ToS Legal? | 1 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/93389/how-is-midjourneys-tos-legal | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>I feel this is fairly straightforward, but I have seen no explanation as to why Midjourney is allowed to restrict the "copyright" or commercial use rights of their users, paid or otherwise, in their ToS.</p>
<p>In their terms of service, it states that you only have the right to use generated images commer... | 93,389 | [
{
"answer_id": 93390,
"body": "<p>A TOS is not intrinsically illegal, but an interpretation of a TOS may or may not be supported by a court, that remains to be seen. It probably does not constitute a "deceptive practice" under FTC standards.</p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https://docs.midjourney.com/docs/t... | [
"copyright",
"terms-of-service",
"public-domain",
"artificial-intelligence"
] |
Two Margin accounts at the same Brokerage Account | 2 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/83492/two-margin-accounts-at-the-same-brokerage-account | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>Both E*Trade and TD Ameritrade have a policy that says an investor cannot have two margin accounts with them. He can have two or more cash accounts. Neither firm could tell me why they have this policy.</p>
<p>Is there a law or a FINRA regulation that prevents them from opening two margin accounts for the same custo... | 83,492 | [
{
"answer_id": 83501,
"body": "<p>Margin accounts typically have terms that automatically seize the securities that are collateral for the account when the loan to value of the account is too high. More than one margin account would undermine the administrative process of determining that this loan to value... | [
"united-states",
"securities"
] |
Are there countries where vehicles involved in an accident must move if they're blocking the flow of traffic? | 16 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/93326/are-there-countries-where-vehicles-involved-in-an-accident-must-move-if-theyre | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>When driving in Europe, one can often notice traffic jams caused by car accidents where there's very minor damage to both parties and they could easily move out of the way, however the law mandates them both to stay put and wait for the police/insurance to collect evidence about the accident. This is understandable ... | 93,326 | [
{
"answer_id": 93328,
"body": "<p>The <a href=\"https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/stvo_2013/StVO.pdf\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Straßenverkehrsordnung</a>(<a href=\"https://germanlawarchive.iuscomp.org/?p=1290\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Translation</a>) in <strong>Germany</strong> says this:</p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>§ 34... | [
"transportation"
] |
Toronto Public Library waives all charges for the disabled. What laws require (1) public bodies, (2) corporations to do the same? | -1 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/93381/toronto-public-library-waives-all-charges-for-the-disabled-what-laws-require-1 | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <blockquote>
<p><a href="https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/accessibility/persons-with-disabilities-status" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Persons with Disabilities Status are exempt from:</a></p>
<ul>
<li>fines for holds not picked up</li>
<li>being referred to a collection agency for long overdue items or charges</li>
</... | 93,381 | [
{
"answer_id": 93382,
"body": "<p>The <a href=\"https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/05a11\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer\">Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act</a>, 2005, until the Supreme Court or the pertinent regulatory agencies deem that this accommodation is not required under the law. The st... | [
"canada",
"disabilities"
] |
Stamp duty liability when adding partner to mortgage? (UK) | 0 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/93364/stamp-duty-liability-when-adding-partner-to-mortgage-uk | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>My friend and her partner have recently moved in together (England). Her partner owns a property that is now being let out, and she has added him to her mortgage.</p>
<p>They were under the impression he would be liable to pay Stamp Duty as he now owns a second property, however the solicitor has told them he doesn'... | 93,364 | [
{
"answer_id": 93366,
"body": "<p>Web search for "stamp duty" ownership change.</p>\n<p>First result:</p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/sdlt-transferring-ownership-of-land-or-property#if-you-marry-enter-into-a-civil-partnership-or-set-up-home-together\" rel=\"nofollow nor... | [
"united-kingdom",
"england-and-wales",
"tax-law"
] |
Does Trump have the right to waive a jury trial and request a bench trial in the classified documents case? | 8 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/93372/does-trump-have-the-right-to-waive-a-jury-trial-and-request-a-bench-trial-in-the | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>In the Federal criminal case against Donald Trump in the Mar-a-Lago classified documents case, does former president Trump have the ability to waive a jury trial and request a bench trial?</p>
<p>Given Aileen Cannon's history in cases involving the defendant, and potential bias towards the person who appointed her w... | 93,372 | [
{
"answer_id": 93373,
"body": "<p>While the right to a jury trial is waiveable, in order to have a bench trial in a federal district court, <a href=\"https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/right_to_jury_trial\" rel=\"noreferrer\">the court and prosecutor generally must agree</a>.</p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>before any w... | [
"criminal-law",
"jury",
"criminal-procedure",
"federal-courts",
"bench-trial"
] |
what is compensation under the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 considered? | 0 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/93375/what-is-compensation-under-the-homes-fitness-for-human-habitation-act-2018-con | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>Is it a case of refunding rent that has been paid or a portion thereof, or is it rather damages and a case of the amount of liability for damages simply being calculated as a function of the amount of monthly rent due under the tenancy multiplied by the relevant liability period?</p>
| 93,375 | [
{
"answer_id": 93385,
"body": "<p>The Government's <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/homes-fitness-for-human-habitation-act-2018/guide-for-tenants-homes-fitness-for-human-habitation-act-2018\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer\">guide to the Act for tenants</a> contains this explanation:</p>\n<bl... | [
"england-and-wales",
"assured-shorthold-tenancy",
"disrepair"
] |
Who has copyright when photographs are retouched or edited? | 2 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/93354/who-has-copyright-when-photographs-are-retouched-or-edited | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>Client B took photos and hired Contractor A to retouch or edit them.</p>
<p>Client B retains the copyright for the originals, but who owns the copyright for the retouched/edited photos?</p>
| 93,354 | [
{
"answer_id": 93369,
"body": "<h2>Copyright does not grant copyright willy nilly</h2>\n<p>B made a photo. B owns the copyright in the photo - Including the right to authorize derivates. Nobody but B may allow (or allow to allow) those as long as B owns the copyright.</p>\n<p>A makes changes to the photo. A... | [
"copyright",
"california",
"photography",
"derivative-work"
] |
Small claims court when the plaintif lives overseas (USA/Idaho) | 1 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/93358/small-claims-court-when-the-plaintif-lives-overseas-usa-idaho | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>I live in Europe and my property manager in Idaho (USA) is not sending me the rents (which were paid by the renter).</p>
<p>I was thinking about suing her in small claims court, but it looks like I have to appear in court. Which is hard living 10000km away!</p>
<p>Is the physical court apearance a must, could it be ... | 93,358 | [
{
"answer_id": 93371,
"body": "<p>Realistically, if your lawsuit is with the person who has been acting as your agent in the United States, small claims court is probably not the right way to go.</p>\n<p>If you are owed less than $10,000 (possibly including attorney fees), you probably need to hire a lawyer... | [
"rules-of-court",
"small-claims-court",
"idaho"
] |
Are US federal guidelines and statistics available for sentencing for "possession of a gun by an addict"? | 3 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/93353/are-us-federal-guidelines-and-statistics-available-for-sentencing-for-possessio | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>After 04:44 in CNN's June 22, 2023 <a href="https://youtu.be/aDoNP8OV5LY?t=284" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Was Hunter Biden given a 'sweetheart deal'? Legal expert weighs in</a>, the senior legal analyst for CNN, and former assistant United States Attorney <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elie_Honig" rel="nofol... | 93,353 | [
{
"answer_id": 93355,
"body": "<p>I can at least look at the <a href=\"https://www.ussc.gov/guidelines/2018-guidelines-manual-annotated\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer\">federal sentencing guidelines</a>. From the description of the offense I'm guessing he's charged under <a href=\"https://www.law.cornell.edu/u... | [
"united-states",
"federal-courts",
"weapons",
"sentencing"
] |
can i write in my portfolio about a critical security bug in my last job? | -1 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/93365/can-i-write-in-my-portfolio-about-a-critical-security-bug-in-my-last-job | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>I want to write about how i found a critical security bug when i was working at a company. Am going to stop working there in about a month and was just updating my portfolio with the things i did there over past three years.</p>
<p>The thing is for me this was a very big achievement and i want to brag about it, but ... | 93,365 | [
{
"answer_id": 93368,
"body": "<blockquote>\n<p>The employee must, during and <strong>after employment</strong>, without limitation in time, observe a duty of confidentiality regarding [...]\nthe Company's internal affairs such as business plans, profitability, pricing, employees, methods, processes, routin... | [
"privacy",
"employment",
"legal-terms",
"workplace",
"security"
] |
'Homicide by words' hypothetical - First Amendment and jurisdictional questions | 3 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/93332/homicide-by-words-hypothetical-first-amendment-and-jurisdictional-questions | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>This hypothetical is based on the ongoing prosecution of Mandie Reusch.</p>
<p>Mr Y lives in Nevada, and Ms X lives in Wyoming. Ms X also suffers from depression and PTSD. They still speak to each other, and they have joint custody of their children.</p>
<p>Mr Y is the ex-partner of Ms X. Over the last few months si... | 93,332 | [
{
"answer_id": 93337,
"body": "<blockquote>\n<ol>\n<li>With these facts, assuming Mr Y was charged with involuntary manslaughter (like in MA v. Carter) or aiding a suicide, based solely\nor almost solely on the messages, under which jurisdiction would he be\ncharged?</li>\n</ol>\n</blockquote>\n<p><em>Appli... | [
"united-states",
"jurisdiction",
"first-amendment",
"suicide"
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Severance pay when getting terminated just after major change in scheduling | 1 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/93346/severance-pay-when-getting-terminated-just-after-major-change-in-scheduling | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>Normally the amount of severance pay is calculated based on the most recent past several weeks (<a href="https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/00_96113_01#part1" rel="nofollow noreferrer">8 in this example</a>). What if there is an upcoming major change to the employees schedule right aroun... | 93,346 | [
{
"answer_id": 93347,
"body": "<h2>Bob is entitled to severance based on his current duties</h2>\n<p><a href=\"/questions/tagged/australia\" class=\"post-tag\" title=\"show questions tagged 'australia'\" aria-label=\"show questions tagged 'australia'\" rel=\"tag\" aria-labelledby=\"tag-austr... | [
"canada",
"common-law",
"labor-law",
"british-columbia"
] |
What does "credible" mean? | 6 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/93350/what-does-credible-mean | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>Looking at the recently delivered findings and conclusions in Brandt <em>et al.</em> v. Rutledge <em>et al.</em>, full text <a href="https://wp.api.aclu.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/win-in-arkansas.pdf" rel="noreferrer">here</a>. On pp. 56-57 of the PDF, one of the expert witnesses is discussed (emphasis added):</... | 93,350 | [
{
"answer_id": 93352,
"body": "<p>Credible means "not lying".</p>\n<p>But someone who is telling the truth to the best of their ability may still lack the knowledge to be a strong witness on the matters that the court has to make a decision upon.</p>\n<p>For example, if a witness testifies that th... | [
"legal-terms",
"evidence",
"witnesses"
] |
Is it illegal to say somebody is crazy when it is obviously false in the US? | -4 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/93321/is-it-illegal-to-say-somebody-is-crazy-when-it-is-obviously-false-in-the-us | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>One time I was walking quickly in a park trail for my exercise routine in California, and there were dog owners who didn't leash their dogs or use a 25 foot leash and let them go freely within the 25 feet radius.</p>
<p>So because the trail was narrow and the grass land was limited, when the dogs confronted me and s... | 93,321 | [
{
"answer_id": 93340,
"body": "<p><a href=\"/questions/tagged/united-states\" class=\"post-tag\" title=\"show questions tagged 'united-states'\" aria-label=\"show questions tagged 'united-states'\" rel=\"tag\" aria-labelledby=\"tag-united-states-tooltip-container\">united-states</a></p>\n<p>... | [
"united-states",
"defamation"
] |
What legal conditions do I have to meet to open an open source website? | -1 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/52107/what-legal-conditions-do-i-have-to-meet-to-open-an-open-source-website | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>I'm working on a website for a pretty long time and in the close future I want to open it into the public. The problem is, my website collects personal data and cookies which (in my country - Poland) must be documented in something called privacy policy because of GDPR, etc, etc.</p>
<p>I've written some basic polic... | 52,107 | [
{
"answer_id": 52114,
"body": "<h2>Don't collect or process personal data</h2>\n\n<p>Many (though of course not all) websites can easily be run without collecting or otherwise processing any personal data. The position of GDPR is that if you are not able to fulfil the basic, simplest core conditions for pro... | [
"internet",
"privacy",
"gdpr",
"open-source-software"
] |
Can I put "Original Motion Picture Soundtrack" on my album cover (which is not a soundtrack)? | 1 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/93348/can-i-put-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-on-my-album-cover-which-is-not-a | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>If I wrote an album with a soundtrack-"feel" to it, which (crucially) is not a real motion picture soundtrack, would I be allowed to put "Original Motion Picture Soundtrack" on the album cover for artistic purposes?</p>
| 93,348 | [
{
"answer_id": 93349,
"body": "<p>Yes. You could, assuming that you did not associate it with any real motion picture (which would be a trademark violation).</p>\n<p>You'd probably want to clarify in fine print somewhere, however, to avoid confusing your fans.</p>\n",
"score": 3
}
] | [
"music"
] |
Is there an inherent legal obligation to repay a guarantor? | 14 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/93329/is-there-an-inherent-legal-obligation-to-repay-a-guarantor | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>So as I understand a guarantor is liable to pay rent arrears if the tenant is unable, unwilling, or just doesn't pay.</p>
<p>I am wondering if such an occasion arose and the landlord contacted the guarantor to pay, and they did, would the tenant, without a written agreement specific to that occasion, have any inhere... | 93,329 | [
{
"answer_id": 93335,
"body": "<p><a href=\"/questions/tagged/united-states\" class=\"post-tag\" title=\"show questions tagged 'united-states'\" aria-label=\"show questions tagged 'united-states'\" rel=\"tag\" aria-labelledby=\"tag-united-states-tooltip-container\">united-states</a></p>\n<bl... | [
"rental-property",
"landlord",
"rent",
"debt",
"tenancy-rules"
] |
If a moderator of an online forum edits my post to say something illegal, how could I prove I didn't write the incriminating message? | 27 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/93299/if-a-moderator-of-an-online-forum-edits-my-post-to-say-something-illegal-how-co | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>Hypothetical situation.</p>
<p>Several years ago, Reddit co-founder Steve Huffman caused some controversy by editing comments that criticized him. On most social media platforms, staff cannot edit users' messages without direct access to the database.</p>
<p>However, this is often not the case for certain forum soft... | 93,299 | [
{
"answer_id": 93301,
"body": "<p>You do not have to. The burden of proof is on the prosecution to prove that you made the threat. Reasonable doubt exists in the circumstances that you describe, that there are no logs of who accessed what when and how. Your attorney may have to introduce expert witnesses wh... | [
"hypothetical"
] |
How should turn lane pavement markings be interpreted in Idaho? | 8 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/93336/how-should-turn-lane-pavement-markings-be-interpreted-in-idaho | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>There's a certain intersection in Idaho, USA that's causing confusion for a lot of drivers. As you can see in the photo, the pavement widens near the intersection, as if there should be a right turn lane. But the widening area is marked with diagonal lines. The turn arrows show that the same lane should be used f... | 93,336 | [
{
"answer_id": 93344,
"body": "<p>The "definition" of diagonal crosshatches is given in the <a href=\"https://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/pdfs/2009r1r2r3/mutcd2009r1r2r3edition.pdf\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices</a>, under §3B.24, which says:</p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Option: 01... | [
"driving",
"idaho"
] |
Is it illegal to perform a song from sheet music that I transcribed? | 3 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/93320/is-it-illegal-to-perform-a-song-from-sheet-music-that-i-transcribed | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>So I have been transcribing a copyrighted song (as a HOBBY) that I love and was thinking about using it as a graduation song for my music school, but I’ve had to make some tweaks because there are some instruments involved that my music school doesn’t have access to.
Even if I give credit to the composer, and I will... | 93,320 | [
{
"answer_id": 93342,
"body": "<blockquote>\n<p>Even if I give credit to the composer, and I will make no profit from\nthe performance, will it still be illegal to use my transcription?</p>\n</blockquote>\n<p>This definitely infringes the composer's performance and derivative work rights under the composer'... | [
"copyright",
"is-x-legal",
"music"
] |
Would using individual sentences from news articles for a language learning app be considered fair use? | 0 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/93313/would-using-individual-sentences-from-news-articles-for-a-language-learning-app | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>Suppose a commercial language learning app displays a single sentence at a time to a user, with the purpose of reviewing the sentence to learn new words.</p>
<p>In order to get examples of natural sentences for learning use, would it be considered fair use in terms of copyright to take sentences from news websites?<... | 93,313 | [
{
"answer_id": 93341,
"body": "<p>Usually, copying a single sentence for educational purposes such as language learning would constitute fair use under U.S. copyright laws, assuming that the publisher is not going sentence by sentence to use a large share of the source work in the aggregate. This would be t... | [
"copyright",
"fair-use"
] |
Is there a statute requiring contractors to bill in a timely manner? | 2 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/93338/is-there-a-statute-requiring-contractors-to-bill-in-a-timely-manner | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>Let’s say that Bob has work done to his home. Some payments are made per the contract, but the final payment requires some adjustments to be made to account for changes agreed to during the project, so the amount is unknown. However, following completion of the project the contractor goes quiet. For several month... | 93,338 | [
{
"answer_id": 93339,
"body": "<p>The statute of limitations for a breach of contract applies. This is <a href=\"https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=62A.2-725#:%7E:text=(1)%20An%20action%20for%20breach,but%20may%20not%20extend%20it.\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer\">four years</a> in Washington State.<... | [
"united-states",
"contract-law",
"washington",
"construction-law"
] |
usage of the same applicationname | -3 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/93323/usage-of-the-same-applicationname | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>we are currently developing a mobile-App for Android and IOS and we would like to use a name for this application, that already exists: "YouTrack".
BUT of course our application has nothing to do with the existing app.
The existing app is for tracking issues in software, our app is for motorsports.</p>
<p>... | 93,323 | [
{
"answer_id": 93324,
"body": "<blockquote>\n<p>Is it safe to use the name for our Application?</p>\n</blockquote>\n<p>YouTrack is a registered trademark of another company producing software.</p>\n<p>Said software is 14 years old, so there is no question here of who came first.</p>\n<p>The trademark is val... | [
"software",
"germany",
"name"
] |
Legality of printing out scanned hand signature | 4 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/84369/legality-of-printing-out-scanned-hand-signature | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>I'm working with someone oversea to submit a project for evaluation by an institute in US, and the institute requires signed IP statements (patent disclosure, licensing condition, etc.). To save postage costs, I told my oversea peer to scan his signed statement, email it to me, and I'll print it and mail it along wi... | 84,369 | [
{
"answer_id": 93314,
"body": "<p>Under U.S. law, a copy of a document has the same legal effect as the original in almost all cases. The main exceptions are "live" promissory notes and checks (absent an e-deposit agreement), and wills. This document does not come within any of the exceptions.</p>... | [
"united-states",
"signature"
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Why would a clause apply until 21 years after the death of the last descendant of King Charles III? | 15 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/93234/why-would-a-clause-apply-until-21-years-after-the-death-of-the-last-descendant-o | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>Inspired by this <a href="https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/93229/to-what-extent-a-factual-mistake-invalidate-a-legal-document?noredirect=1#comment213476_93229">question</a>, why might any corporation draft a legal document containing provisions that are random, arbitrary, and completely beyond their control?<... | 93,234 | [
{
"answer_id": 93241,
"body": "<h2>It’s a common law rule dating from the 17th to 19th centuries</h2>\n<p>Known as the <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rule_against_perpetuities\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer\">rule against perpetuities</a> “that prevents people from using legal instruments (usually a d... | [
"united-states",
"corporate-law"
] |
To what extent does a factual mistake invalidate a legal document? | 9 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/93229/to-what-extent-does-a-factual-mistake-invalidate-a-legal-document | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>Due to a “<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_lives_clause" rel="nofollow noreferrer">royal lives clause</a>”, Disney retains power over its districts</p>
<blockquote>
<p>until twenty one (21) years after the death of the last survivor of the descendants of King Charles III, King of England living as of the... | 93,229 | [
{
"answer_id": 93232,
"body": "<p><a href=\"/questions/tagged/canada\" class=\"post-tag\" title=\"show questions tagged 'canada'\" aria-label=\"show questions tagged 'canada'\" rel=\"tag\" aria-labelledby=\"tag-canada-tooltip-container\">canada</a></p>\n<h3>The language is clear in context</... | [
"united-states",
"florida"
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Notice period of tenant to terminate apartment | 1 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/93312/notice-period-of-tenant-to-terminate-apartment | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/v4FKt.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/v4FKt.png" alt="enter image description here" /></a>I have a apartment with fixed term. (10 month). in Contract it mentioned that,</p>
<blockquote>
<p>tenant can live in current month if noticed landlort befor... | 93,312 | [
{
"answer_id": 93316,
"body": "<p>There is nothing in that contract that says <em>anything</em> about 3 months notice period. The 3 months is the legal default for contracts that <em>do not expire</em> on their own, unlike yours, that has all properties of a limited time contract. I would personally see the... | [
"contract-law",
"germany",
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To what extent will Artificial Intelligence affect criminal court proceedings with respect to digital evidence? | -3 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/93307/to-what-extent-will-artificial-intelligence-affect-criminal-court-proceedings-wi | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>These days (2023) AI can produce convincing images and even videos that realistically portray people saying or doing things that they did not actually do. Currently we can employ experts to detect whether such images are genuine or not. However as technology progresses, this will become less-and-less feasible. (Not... | 93,307 | [
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"body": "<p><strong>Chain of custody and testimony in this regard.</strong></p>\n<p>Say there is a murder victim, with DNA of the suspect under the fingernails and a knife with the suspect's bloody fingerprints stuck in the chest.</p>\n<p>There would be testimony what happened to the k... | [
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First criminal court trial with DNA evidence Idaho | 3 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/78563/first-criminal-court-trial-with-dna-evidence-idaho | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p><strong>I'm wondering what was the first Idaho criminal court trial that admitted DNA evidence and led to defendant's conviction?</strong></p>
<p>The only thing I found is the following but the defendant pleaded guilty in that case.</p>
<p>State of Idaho v. Horsley;
May 1988;
DNA evidence admitted in rape case. Defe... | 78,563 | [
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"body": "<p><em>State v. Todd Horsley</em>, 117 Idaho 920, 792 P.2d 945 (Idaho 1990) is the first reported appellate case in Idaho involving DNA evidence (which was only a conditional plea bargain, reserving the appellate issue of the admissibility of the DNA evidence). The trial court... | [
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Licensing material generated with ChatGPT | 1 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/93308/licensing-material-generated-with-chatgpt | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>For a while now, there has been a lot of discussion about large language models such s ChatGPT of OpenAI. A major issue has been whether newly trained, open-source models can be used in a commercial setting or not if they were trained on synthetic data that was generated by OpenAI.</p>
<p>I read through all the rela... | 93,308 | [
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"body": "<p>The premise of "open-source" is that a bit imprecise, since some such licenses preclude "commercial use", so first read the license. I would have to say "you may not use my model for commercial purposes" if that is my intent – I assume you aren... | [
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Coronavirus entry requirement change: flight refund (EU) | 4 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/70864/coronavirus-entry-requirement-change-flight-refund-eu | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>The short story is that I (EU citizen) booked a flight, the government imposed an entry a policy change for me post-booking, and the flight company (Lufthansa) refuses to refund me (although re-booking has been suggested). This article [1] says that I should be entitled to a refund under force of circumstances, the ... | 70,864 | [
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"body": "<h2>You are not entitled to a refund</h2>\n<p>Lufthansa stands ready, willing and able to fly you to Hong Kong - they have fulfilled their contractual obligation. The fact that you can't fly is due to your inability to comply with government requirements - it is no different t... | [
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Legal Recourse American Airlines Threw Me Off Flight | -5 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/93298/legal-recourse-american-airlines-threw-me-off-flight | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>I was recently thrown off an American Airlines Flight under the pretext that my suitcase had contained a laptop (information I had ill-advisedly volunteered to the lady at the desk right before boarding), leaving my pregnant wife and 2.5 year old to fly all by themselves.</p>
<p>They sent me down to passenger check-... | 93,298 | [
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"body": "<p>AA "requests" that you remove batteries from checked laptops and put them in carry-on luggage. You must, per their <a href=\"https://www.aa.com/i18n/customer-service/support/conditions-of-carriage.jsp\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer\">contract of carriage</a>, "c... | [
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Can a self-represented defendant call oneself as a witness? | -3 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/93251/can-a-self-represented-defendant-call-oneself-as-a-witness | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>You see this occassionally in comedy films and I have to wonder how legal it is. If I act as my own lawyer at a trial, can I call myself to the stand as a witness? Can I refuse to answer my own questions and be a hostile witness to myself? Am I supposed to ask a question, then run and sit on the stand and answer, th... | 93,251 | [
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"body": "<p>The old saying: Being your own lawyer means you have a fool as the lawyer and a fool as the client. If one fool calls the other fool as a witness, that's even more foolish. And the worst crime is annoying the judge with your antics.</p>\n<p>Opposing council will just take n... | [
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Legal liability of websites for text produced by chat bots such as ChatGPT | 3 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/93283/legal-liability-of-websites-for-text-produced-by-chat-bots-such-as-chatgpt | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>To what extent is a website hosted in the US legally liable for the output of an AI chat bot?</p>
<p>For example, if ChatGPT produced the phrase:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>kill yourself</p>
</blockquote>
<p>and OpenAI distributed this phrase to me over the internet, and I did it, could relatives hold OpenAI liable for thi... | 93,283 | [
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"answer_id": 93285,
"body": "<p>We do not really know, and relevant legislation is pending.</p>\n<p>The most relevant case for this, where the company that is hosting the service is being held responsible for the output of the chatbot, is <a href=\"https://www.courthousenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06... | [
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Can a lawyer at trial keep shouting objection in order to fillibuster? | 0 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/93253/can-a-lawyer-at-trial-keep-shouting-objection-in-order-to-fillibuster | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>Lets say that I'm at my own trial, representing myself pro se. I immediately object to something (anything at all - it doesn't matter what). If I understand correctly I can't be held in contempt - objecting to things is my right as a lawyer. The judge mumbles overruled (probably). I immediately object again with the... | 93,253 | [
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"body": "<p>I am guessing that the question is about the United States, since the "objection!" procedure is not the same in other places.</p>\n<p>The Supreme Court has held that even though you have the right to represent yourself, this is conditional on your maintenance of p... | [
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Therapist violates confidentiality. Any laws applicable? | 2 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/34095/therapist-violates-confidentiality-any-laws-applicable | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>A friend is doing counseling as a domestic violence victim at a domestic violence aid agency. The therapist recently disclosed her information, including what they have talked about in counseling sessions, to other people in the agency. Being confronted, the therapist pointed the finger back and accused her of false... | 34,095 | [
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"body": "<p>We're missing a lot of information that we'd need to offer a full answer. Here are some of the things that will probably drive the analysis:</p>\n\n<ul>\n<li>the type of counselor we're talking about;</li>\n<li>the types of information the counselor disclosed;</li>\n<li>the... | [
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Why aren't post-mortem records protected by HIPAA? | 1 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/33234/why-arent-post-mortem-records-protected-by-hipaa | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>Looking at the question <a href="https://law.stackexchange.com/q/33230/11130">Why are toxicology reports made public?</a> and the answer provided, I have to wonder why aren't such records (autopsy results, toxicology reports, etc.) covered by HIPAA? </p>
<p>Looking at <a href="https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professi... | 33,234 | [
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"body": "<p>HIPAA applies only to specified entities(see <a href=\"https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Administrative-Simplification/HIPAA-ACA/AreYouaCoveredEntity.html\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer\">https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Administrative-Simplification/HIP... | [
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Can i create a software which can store doctor prescription? | 1 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/33060/can-i-create-a-software-which-can-store-doctor-prescription | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>I have developed a software which can store doctors prescription digitally. wondering if there would any legal complications on it. Any laws preventing that sort of software/practice in united states. </p>
<p>the user basically would manually re-enter what is in prescription into this app.</p>
| 33,060 | [
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"answer_id": 33065,
"body": "<p>Your basic regulatory umbrella for anything that stores, transmits or interacts with any private health information or health IT systems is <a href=\"https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/index.html\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer\">Health Information Privacy | HHS.gov</a>, as well as stat... | [
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Financial Debt Transaction question, Compliance/accounting laws | -1 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/30672/financial-debt-transaction-question-compliance-accounting-laws | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>I am an IT Database person at our company. Our company does not have a financial transaction interactive program for business users, to log customer debt payments or debt increases. So they are requesting me to become a bookkeeper/and manually log transactions with SQL statements (SQL is a database programming langu... | 30,672 | [
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"body": "<blockquote>\n<p>a) Is this even legal? I have to log 1000+ transactions in a month,\nand if I mess up, my boss gets angry, I am not a bookkeeper.</p>\n</blockquote>\n<p>No occupational licenses are required to be a bookkeeper. Unless you have a contract with your employer or ... | [
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Picture of a receipt from a Doctor | 2 | https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/28308/picture-of-a-receipt-from-a-doctor | CC BY-SA 4.0 | <p>I had to go several rounds with a doctor's office about them not taking my insurance and them assuring me that the copay would be a certain amount. They then charged me 20x the quoted amount. I didn't have documentation of the quote which is admittedly my fault. Lesson learned, not going back to that office and gett... | 28,308 | [
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"body": "<h1>Is It Legally Binding?</h1>\n<p>While their customer service sucks, your oral authorization of the charge is legally binding (I take payments that way almost every day in my own business, it isn't an unusual business practice in small professional businesses). You authoriz... | [
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