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I run a group in the UK on meetup.com which offers free walks/hikes in my local area. There are over 200 "members" but I am the only organiser of walks. I don't charge my members and expenses ($15 US = £10 UK per month for meetup.com subscription) are paid out of my own pocket.
I am thinking of starting to charge ... |
Service of process is jurisdictional, but specific phrasing isn't typically specified by statute. For example, here's the Illinois statute, [735 ILCS 5/2-203(a)][1]:
> Except as otherwise expressly provided, service of summons upon an individual defendant shall be made (1) by leaving a copy of the summons with the ... |
I have a company worth about $6m. I got on the bad side of a person with a company worth well over $750m (with attorneys on staff). The CEO threatened to bury me in an endless sea of frivolous lawsuits, so that I'm essentially paralyzed having to defend myself in court day after day until my legal expenses drain my ban... |
I have a company worth about $6m. I got on the bad side of a person with a company worth well over $750m (with attorneys on staff). The CEO threatened to bury me in an endless sea of frivolous lawsuits, so that I'm essentially paralyzed having to defend myself in court day after day until my legal expenses drain my ban... |
Can someone more wealthy than me bury me in legal fees? |
I know that no software can be patented in Europe. But what if I use software in an electronic board, and introduce that hardware? Can that be patented? |
Can embedded software be patented in the EU? |
Say a worker is approaching his 16th birthday. Is there a grace period to get the required new working papers? If not, is it possible to get the new working papers while the person is still 15? How close to their birthday does it have to be?
The only thing I found is:
> When you turn 16, you will need to go fro... |
In New York, how long does a 16-year-old have to get new working papers? |
Can I attack a VPS I am renting? |
So I've given a look over State Department policy and am unsure about exact actions that can result in revoked citizenship.
From here it seems naturalizing _with intent to lose citizenship_ in another country is grounds for expatriation but its meaning is vague.
http://travel.state.gov/content/travel/english/le... |
I am a programmer and have a job offer to create a script that will automate the creation of a Bot Farm. So my boss wants me to develop a program to mass-create Facebook/Twitter/Instagram accounts.
The accounts have to pull the images to use as profiles. I guess those images belong to real people and will be used w... |
I'm in California, but have been told to Incorporate or become an LLC in Nevada.
Is there any reason to do this out of state, other than cheaper renewal fees? |
What are the benefits of a incorporating vs. operating an LLC? |
When asking a computer scientist, I received a clear answer: does not exist. However from a legal perspective, ["printed computer programs" do exist and a can be chosen as a class for CTM registration][1].
So what is a printed computer program?
[1]: https://oami.europa.eu/copla/trademark/data/007221674/downlo... |
The Constitution lists the powers of the Vice President as President of the Senate and provides him or her a tie-breaking vote. Also the Vice President is granted powers under the 25th amendment to declare the President with the consent of the majority of the Cabinet as incapacitated.
However, the Vice Presidency is... |
What are the Powers of the office of the United States Vice President? |
There are both statutes and customs aimed at preventing "[Malicious Prosecution](http://www.alllaw.com/articles/nolo/personal-injury/lawsuits-malicious-prosecution-abuse-process.html)" and "[Abuse of Process](http://abuseofprocess.uslegal.com/abuse-of-process-overview/)." (In Pennsylvania, for example, the 1980 [Drago... |
The first rule of contracts is this: If you aren't comfortable signing something, DON'T SIGN IT.
The second rule of contracts is this: If you aren't comfortable signing something without running it past your attorney first, RUN IT PAST YOUR ATTORNEY FIRST.
The third rule of contracts is this: If your attorney is ... |
So this is just another IP transfer question -
As a consultant I was asked to sign an IP transfer agreement that differs a bit from what I was signing in the past.
There is a particular bit that throws me off:
> Intellectual Property Rights: (i) inventions, innovations and
> discoveries (whether patentable o... |
What luck! You found $1M in a suitcase while hiking in the wilderness. Because you are a law abiding citizen, you diligently report all your found money to the IRS. No one, including yourself, has any way to prove that you did or did not cause this money to be where it was or that you did or did not know it would be th... |
What are the legal implications of "finding" money? |
From the [Wikipedia page][1] on the trolley problem:
> There is a runaway trolley barreling down the railway tracks. Ahead,
> on the tracks, there are five people tied up and unable to move. The
> trolley is headed straight for them. You are standing some distance
> off in the train yard, next to a lever. If you ... |
What is the legal take on the trolley problem? |
From the [Wikipedia page][1] on the trolley problem:
> There is a runaway trolley barreling down the railway tracks. Ahead,
> on the tracks, there are five people tied up and unable to move. The
> trolley is headed straight for them. You are standing some distance
> off in the train yard, next to a lever. If you ... |
Because this is a philosophical problem, there are plenty of opinions from that perspective, but not so many from a legal standpoint.
Let's assume that you're an innocent bystander, (not an employee of the railway company or the train company, etc) and have no duty to act.
If you do nothing, then it is unlikely t... |
Because this is a philosophical problem, there are plenty of opinions from that perspective, but not so many from a legal standpoint.
Let's assume that you're an innocent bystander, (not an employee of the railway company or the train company, etc) and have no duty to act.
If you do nothing, then it is unlikely t... |
Doing nothing is safer than doing something, but you're not without hope if you pull the lever.
---
Because this is a philosophical problem, there are plenty of opinions from that perspective, but not so many from a legal standpoint.
Let's assume that you're an innocent bystander, (not an employee of the railway ... |
Doing nothing is safer than doing something, but you're not without hope if you pull the lever. Although you'll likely have committed murder or at least manslaughter, case law is littered with lenience in exigent circumstances, even where convictions have been affirmed.
---
Because this is a philosophical problem, t... |
<h3>Answer</h3>
> **It looks to me like you're better off from a legal perspective to do nothing.**
<hr>
<h3>Basis</h3>
My answer is solely based on [this Wikipedia article I found][1].
Which says:
*The details of good Samaritan laws/acts vary by jurisdiction, including who is protected from liability and... |
Doing nothing is legally safer than doing something, but you're not without hope if you pull the lever. Although you'll likely have committed murder or at least manslaughter, case law is littered with lenience in exigent circumstances, even where convictions have been affirmed.
---
Because this is a philosophical pr... |
<h3>Answer</h3>
> **It looks to me like you're better off from a legal perspective to do nothing.**
<hr>
<h3>Basis</h3>
My answer is solely based on [this Wikipedia article I found][1].
Which says:
*The details of good Samaritan laws/acts vary by jurisdiction, including who is protected from liability and... |
<h3>Answer</h3>
> **It looks to me like you're better off from a legal perspective to do nothing.**
<hr>
<h3>Basis</h3>
My answer is solely based on [this Wikipedia article I found][1].
Which says:
*The details of good Samaritan laws/acts vary by jurisdiction, including who is protected from liability and... |
USA Federal Law -
I have a company worth about $6m. I got on the bad side of a person with a company worth well over $750m (with attorneys on staff). The CEO threatened to bury me in an endless sea of frivolous lawsuits, so that I'm essentially paralyzed having to defend myself in court day after day until my lega... |
IANAL but I think, if you have legally hard evidence of the threat you can bring that up at the initial hearing of any lawsuit filed against you and/or your company. This should increase the chance the lawsuit will not be accepted in the first place. I guess few judges like the idea of being used as a weapon in a perso... |
(Question is in the title.)
How was this handled in the past when things were decriminalized, e.g. homosexuality? Is there an automatic process that guarantees freedom for those held under an abolished law, or does this have to be made explicit every time? Can one's criminal record include an offence against a statu... |
When a criminal statute is repealed, are those still held under it automatically freed? |
How was this handled in the past when things were decriminalized, e.g. homosexuality? Is there an automatic process that guarantees freedom for those held under an abolished law, or does this have to be made explicit every time? Can one's criminal record include an offence against a statute that is no longer valid? |
Our daughter is allergic to dairy milk. We provide her almond milk at home, however our school has told us we cannot bring in almond milk due to concerns about nut allergies, and that we should provide soy milk instead. We do not want our daughter drinking soy milk and feel that the school's policy is discriminatory ... |
Can a school provide preferential treatment for one allergen and not another? |
Is downloading YouTube videos legal? |
[The United States does not guarantee retroative ameliorative relief](http://scholarship.law.upenn.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=5103&context=penn_law_review) - [there is no automatic process for freeing those sentenced under an abolished or amended law][1]¹.
The Supreme Court of California found in *People v Har... |
Is legal/unlawful to do the same as **Facebook** and **Twitter** does for **commercial use**: embed [social meta tag][1]'s public content (such as pictures) on a website for commercial use, linking back to the source and not claiming attribution over the external content?
Can a lawsuit or the site been taken down a... |
Is social meta tag's content valid for commercial use? |
Our daughter is allergic to dairy milk. We provide her almond milk at home, however our school has told us we cannot bring in almond milk due to concerns about nut allergies, and that we should provide soy milk instead. We do not want our daughter drinking soy milk and feel that the school's policy is discriminatory d... |
Is legal/unlawful to do the same as **Facebook** and **Twitter** does for **commercial use**: embed [social meta tag][1]'s public content (such as pictures) on a website for commercial use, linking back to the source and not claiming attribution over the external content?
**Note:** Let assume that the user does not... |
Is republishing social meta tag's content permissible for commercial use? |
Is it legal to do the following (which **Facebook** and **Twitter** do for **commercial use**): embed [social meta tag][1]'s public content (such as pictures) on a website for commercial use, linking back to the source and not claiming ownership of the external content?
Is this protected by [fair use][2] or somethi... |
Unlike the United Kingdom, U.S. citizens don't have an explicit right to privacy in the Constitution. Although there are implied privacy rights within "penumbras" of the Bill of Rights this has evolved into various laws that have changed depending on the situation... it's hard to sus though and figure out.
**General... |
In the United States, when can someone legally search my personal laptop? (Government or private security) |
I ma based in UK. About 4 months ago I started a job that turned out to be different to what I expected. Responsibilities are below my qualifications and ambition, I was basically sold dreams during the hiring process.
As they have half a year probation, I am considering leaving on the basis of not being the right p... |
Will I have to pay for training if resigned before probation? |
Is it possible for legal action to be taken in the UK, for example if the word
> FormatA
has been trademarked, and then someone else starts up a company called
> FormatA Diagnostics
Even if the two companies do completely unrelated things?
Thanks |
Is it legal to use a company name that has one word trademarked in the UK? |
I am based in UK. About 4 months ago I started a job that turned out to be different to what I expected. Responsibilities are below my qualifications and ambition; I was basically sold dreams during the hiring process.
As they have half a year probation, I am considering leaving on the basis of not being the right p... |
Here is the deal:
Owner **Adam** of a farm sells the farm in 2003ish to son-in-law **Hank** via quit claim deed. Owner **Adam** becomes just **Adam**. **Adam** continues to live on the farm. New owner **Hank** doesn't record the deed with the county, but pays property taxes henceforth.
Fast Forward to 2014.
Su... |
Here is the deal:
Owner **Adam** of a farm gives the farm in 2003ish to son-in-law **Hank** via quit claim deed. Owner **Adam** becomes just **Adam**. **Adam** continues to live on the farm. New owner **Hank** doesn't record the deed with the county, but pays property taxes henceforth.
Fast Forward to 2014.
Su... |
[Youtube Terms of Use 5B][1], emphasis added:
> Content is provided to you AS IS. You may access Content for your information and personal use solely as intended through the provided functionality of the Service and as permitted under these Terms of Service. **You shall not download any Content unless you see a “dow... |
[Youtube Terms of Use 5B][1], emphasis added:
> Content is provided to you AS IS. You may access Content for your information and personal use solely as intended through the provided functionality of the Service and as permitted under these Terms of Service. **You shall not download any Content unless you see a “dow... |
It's probably not legal if you're accessing it by normal means, that is, through a Web browser or through the API.
[Youtube Terms of Use 5B][1], emphasis added:
> Content is provided to you AS IS. You may access Content for your information and personal use solely as intended through the provided functionality of ... |
[The United States does not guarantee retroactive ameliorative relief](http://scholarship.law.upenn.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=5103&context=penn_law_review) - [there is no automatic process for freeing those sentenced under an abolished or amended law][1]¹.
The Supreme Court of California found in *People v Ha... |
[The United States does not guarantee retroactive ameliorative relief](http://scholarship.law.upenn.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=5103&context=penn_law_review) - [there is no automatic process for freeing those sentenced under an abolished or amended law][1]¹.
The Supreme Court of California found in *People v Ha... |
There is a legal term for exactly what you describe: "a real mess".
Have a look at http://wiki.lawdepot.com/wiki/Quitclaim_Deed_FAQ_-_United_States#Property_Transfers
**Does Hank have the power to dispute the farm being in the living trust?**
Yes, anyone can dispute anything they like, however, it will almost ... |
The [Children's Online Privacy Protection Act][1] (COPPA) is designed to restrict sites collecting information about children under the age of 13 years of age. If I am operating a general purpose web service that has, in its End User License Agreement (EULA) or Terms and Conditions/Terms of Use a clause that prohibits ... |
To what degree do I have to comply to COPPA in this scenario? |
After graduating from college I am more than relieved to be done.
What I am curious about is if it is ok to feature the logo image from my school on social media or perhaps on my personal website legally?
I assume that I am not allowed but could probably get away with it, though I don't want to be doing anythin... |
Am I allowed to use my university's logo? |
We just had a [question](http://law.stackexchange.com/q/1644/37) about what happens to convicts if a law is repealed. However, that question's example of homosexual behavior wasn't decriminalized in the US by legislative action, but rather by the Supreme Court ruling the laws unconstitutional in *Lawrence v. Texas*.
... |
When a criminal statute is struck down as unconstitutional, what happens to people who were convicted under it? |
<h3>Answer</h3>
> **You're better off from a legal perspective to do nothing.**
<hr>
<h3>Basis</h3>
My answer is solely based on [this Wikipedia article I found][1].
Which says:
*The details of good Samaritan laws/acts vary by jurisdiction, including who is protected from liability and under what circumst... |
<h3>Answer</h3>
> **You're better off from a legal perspective to do nothing.**
<hr>
<h3>Basis</h3>
My answer is solely based on [this Wikipedia article I found][1].
Which says:
*The details of good Samaritan laws/acts vary by jurisdiction, including who is protected from liability and under what circumst... |
If I create slightly altered version of apple emoji glyphs, would that protect me legally? |
If it is illegal to download videos and audios from youtube due to copyright reasons, why are there so many youtube to mp4 and mp3 download websites online?
For example http://youtube-mp3.org/, one could reason about them just providing a way for users to download youtube content, letting to these users the respon... |
Why are there so many youtube to mp4 and mp3 download websites online when it is illegal? |
**It is, in most jurisdictions, not a crime to download YouTube videos.**
For criminal law, the answer is that it is not illegal. In many jurisdictions, downloading music or video of any kind from the internet is not a crime. Thus, police has no power to punish you for downloading, and even less power to shutdown su... |
There are some EULA which prohibit disassembly or reverse-engineering of its executables
Now Joe in Somalia gets a hold if this software, disassembles it, and publishes the algorithm online.
Bob in the United States gets a hold of this algorithm, re-implements it in his own software.
Assuming there are no pate... |
Can I use illegaly obtained code? |
I know there are penalties for **ignoring** the jury summons, but what about missing the summons letter entirely?
By missing, I mean not being present for both the initial letter **and** the actual date of the jury panel. Hence, it was not physically possible to appear since the person would have no knowledge of the... |
I signed a contract with a apartment complex with 3 months and this agent misinformed me on many things and now I want to get released out of my contract. There was a typo on pre-populated contract he fixed the contract and signed it. Is it valid to sign a rental agreement with unlicensed person? |
Can unlicensed real estate agent sign a lease in Texas? |
It's not a crime _per se_, but you're breaching contract if you're accessing it by normal means, that is, through a Web browser or through the API.
[Youtube Terms of Use 5B][1], emphasis added:
> Content is provided to you AS IS. You may access Content for your information and personal use solely as intended thr... |
Can I use illegally obtained code? |
Is it legal to translate and distribute movie subtitle files?
consider the following cases:
1- Ripped movie subtitle found is websites like subscene.
2- Writing subtitles from audio and translating/distributing them.
|
Several months ago I signed a contract to lease an apartment in Utah, USA and took up residence in the said apartment. The contract was stated explicitly to run through August 25th. This is clearly and unambiguously stated in writing.
I signed this contract and so did the landlords.
However, now the landlord is t... |
Doing nothing is legally safer than doing something, but you're not without hope if you pull the lever. Although you'll likely have committed murder or at least manslaughter, case law is littered with lenience in exigent circumstances, even where convictions have been affirmed.
---
Because this is a philosophica... |
Background: I am making contributions to a certain project which is released under [LGPL][1] and also under a commercial license.
According to the terms of contribution in the project by doing so I am transferring all my rights and ownership of the code to the company which owns said project.
My question is whe... |
Doing nothing is legally safer than doing something, but you're not without hope if you pull the lever. Although you'll likely have committed murder or at least manslaughter, case law is littered with lenience in exigent circumstances, even where convictions have been affirmed.
---
Because this is a philosophica... |
I know there are penalties for **ignoring** the jury summons, but what about missing the summons letter entirely?
By missing, I mean not being present for both the initial letter **and** the actual date of the jury panel. Hence, it was not physically possible to appear since the person would have no knowledge of the... |
I'm a bit confused by the usage of the phrase "common law" on this site. The Wikipedia [article][1] initially describes it as an abstract concept. The first paragraph reads:
> Common law (also known as case law or precedent) is law developed by
> judges through decisions of courts and similar tribunals that decide
... |
Is there one body of common law? |
The first paragraph of the Wikipedia [article][1] on common law:
> Common law (also known as case law or precedent) is law developed by
> judges through decisions of courts and similar tribunals that decide
> individual cases, as opposed to statutes adopted through the
> legislative process or regulations issued ... |
How are the precepts of common law known? Is common law written? |
>So my understanding is that the phrase "common law" can refer to either the concept of laws established by court precedent or it can refer to a specific body of laws that have been established that way.
Yes.
>Should I just be inferring that from context?
Yes.
> Is there a single body of "common law"?
No... |
United States.
<h3>Question</h3>
> **Will the agreement between the United States and Iran regarding their nuclear program become a U.S. treaty if passed by a simple majority of Congress?**
<hr>
My understanding is that a treaty requires a 2/3 approval by the Senate. But has the "Corker bill" (or anything else)... |
In series finale of *The Office*, Jim and Pam are about to quit their jobs in Scranton to move to Philadelphia.
As they are about to quit, their manager, Dwight, fires them, and tells them that they will be paid severance.
Assuming that their severance payments are provided for in their contract, is this likely t... |
Could an employee be fired as they are about to quit in order to pay them severance? |
Can I use free Intellij IDEA Community Edition for the developing, if I'm working on the proprietary commercial product? |
>So my understanding is that the phrase "common law" can refer to either the concept of laws established by court precedent or it can refer to a specific body of laws that have been established that way.
Yes.
>Should I just be inferring that from context?
Yes.
> Is there a single body of "common law"?
No... |
In common law systems, are there specific laws?
Yes
Are they written down?
Yes, [here][1] are the laws of Australia.
Or are there only previous court rulings?
No
**To expand**
Broadly (and rather vaguely) speaking there are 3 sources of law in a common law jurisdiction:
1. Statute law which consists of the Ac... |
In common law systems, are there specific laws?
Yes
Are they written down?
Yes, [here][1] are the laws of Australia.
Or are there only previous court rulings?
No
**To expand**
Broadly (and rather vaguely) speaking there are 3 sources of law in a common law jurisdiction:
1. Statute law which consists of the Ac... |
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