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First time I've ever called the authorities on my husband for *Domestic Violence*. He *was* arrested, however, I didn't press any charges, will it still be on his record? |
Can I legally break my lease without repercussion if my apartment is in disrepair? |
Doxxing is the unfortunately growing phenomenon of having your personal data posted on public web sites, or even in commercial media (newspapers, TV/radio etc.)
What, if any, laws does this break in the UK? What civil legal recourse is available? Does the amount and type of data disclosed matter? E.g., is just post... |
So i'm opening a hosting company and i need to know whether or not is it required to take my client's home or business address? |
Do i by law have to client's address? |
If I'm opening a hosting company and would there be any legal reason or requirement to obtain the home or business addresses of my clients? |
Are there legal reasons to maintain addresses for my clients? |
I've the following scenario:
I've written some programming code which I own, but I lost the source code, however I've binary which was created by the compiler.
Can I simply decode my own binary code back to the source code if I know how to do it?
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Here are the technical details to reproduce that s... |
For example, I take a poetry book and cut out the poems, frame them, and sell them individually.
Or I take a book with Star Wars™ art and cut out the pictures and decoupage a dresser and offer it for sale.
What intellectual property principles are implicated? |
In Massachusetts, USA, can a physician refuse to see patients that are not referred by their primary care physician? (even though for patients whose health insurance does not require a referral for the appointment to be covered.) |
Can a physician refuse to see patients that are not referred by their primary care physician? |
I was reading about [Shaw v. Reno](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaw_v._Reno), a case about a congressional district that was altered on the basis of the race of its voters.
Is there a law (precedent or statutory) which requires congressional districts to be contiguous? I was thinking that you could gerrymander muc... |
Is it legally required for districts to be contiguous? |
Is it legally required for districts to be continuous? |
I was reading about [Shaw v. Reno](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaw_v._Reno), a case about a congressional district that was altered on the basis of the race of its voters.
Is there a law (precedent or statutory) which requires congressional districts to be continuous? I was thinking that you could gerrymander muc... |
Yes, acceleration clauses in residential leases have been enforced by Texas courts. However, whether the acceleration clause quoted in your question will be enforced is an issue of fact for which there can be no definitive answer at this time.
**Acceleration Clauses are Valid in Texas**
Acceleration clauses have ... |
No; only 23 states *require* their congressional districts to be contiguous.
See [*Reapportionment and Redistricting in the West* by Gary F. Moncrief][1]:
> Only 23 states have similar [contiguity] requirements for their congressional districts, although as a practical matter most congressional districts will be ... |
I was reading about [Shaw v. Reno](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaw_v._Reno), a case about a congressional district that was altered on the basis of the race of its voters.
Is there a law (precedent or statutory) which requires congressional districts to be contiguous? I was thinking that you could gerrymander muc... |
Is it legally required for districts to be contiguous? |
No; only 23 states *require* their congressional districts to be contiguous.
See [*Reapportionment and Redistricting in the West* by Gary F. Moncrief][1]:
> Only 23 states have [contiguity] requirements for their congressional districts, although as a practical matter most congressional districts will be contiguo... |
I live in the US (Illinois).
If I have 2 cars, and:
For car #1, insurance company "A" has a better rate, and for car #2, insurance company "B" has a better rate.
Assuming the difference in rates is more than the multi-car discount of either insurance company, it might be cheaper to insure each car with a diff... |
My browser is saving a copy of the web pages I visit on my computer. How is that not copyright infringement?
[in this answer][1] I read:
> I would hazard a guess that displaying an HTML webpage online is implicitly allowing others to read that code
How does that imply that you can make a local copy, when a we... |
Is it legal to sell a product with a class 3 laser in Western Australia? |
My browser is saving a copy of the web pages I visit on my computer. How is that not copyright infringement?
[in this answer][1] I read:
> I would hazard a guess that displaying an HTML webpage online is implicitly allowing others to read that code
How does that imply that you can make a local copy, when a we... |
I've been researching user-readable software licenses, and it strikes me that even as they get simpler and cut words, they always start with a wordy passive-voice construction:
MIT: `Permission is hereby granted ... to any person obtaining a copy of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software")`
... |
Why do software licenses use passive voice? |
**Yes, the second home will be part of the New York bankruptcy estate.**
Congress [broadly defined][1] property within the bankruptcy estate as all property, "wherever located and by whomever held," subject to limited exemptions.
Florida's homestead exemption is among the broadest in the Unite dStates; the value ... |
<h3>Primary Theory (I think is correct)</h3>
I suspect there might not be a legal answer to this question.
My intuition has always been there is a sort of ***pseudo-intellectual elitism*** with passive voice sentence construction in general. I sense license writers have not (yet) escaped this general trend.
I wo... |
I'm trying to find if there exist a list of words who cannot be written (forbidden - or highly avoided) in US legal documents ? |
<h3>Primary Theory</h3>
I suspect there might not be a legal answer to this question.
My intuition has always been there is a sort of ***pseudo-intellectual elitism*** (or simple ***preference*** or ***carelessness***) with passive voice sentence construction in general. I sense license writers have not (yet) escap... |
If the damage deposit was paid to one person, who was going to be the acting landlord, but the situation changed and the money was given to the actual landlord, who would be responsible to returning it to a tenant in the end?
Order of events
1. Several roommates move into a house owned by Bob. The initial (verba... |
Is personal information (eg Address, phone number, past residences, etc) of arrestees published publicly? Are arrest records public at all? If so, how would they be found? |
Is personal information of arrestees published publicly? |
My understanding is that generally (and in broad strokes) it is the responsibility and authority of a jurisdiction's Coroner (a.k.a. Medical Examiner) to determine the cause and manner of any death not certified by an attending physician.
Suppose someone is found dead after a fall. Suppose the Coroner, on reviewing... |
Who has authority to determine whether death was natural, accidental, suicidal, or homicidal? |
Is it illegal to carry an expandable/extendable baton in the state of Indiana?
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Is it illegal to carry a baton? |
Short Answers
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1. **Does the Coroner have the final say on cause of death?** No. The trial judge (or jury) has the final say.
2. **Can police pursue an investigation independent and contrary to that of the Coroner?** Theoretically, yes. But I would expect that would happen only in unusual circumstances. Like, may... |
Short Answers
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1. **Does the Coroner have the final say on cause of death?** No. The trial judge (or jury) has the final say.
2. **Can police pursue an investigation independent and contrary to that of the Coroner?** Theoretically, yes. But I would expect that would happen only in unusual circumstances. Like, may... |
What type of organizations are exempt from EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity) regulations?
I know that very small businesses are usually exempt. How about non-profit organizations? How about federally funded non-profits? |
What type of organizations are exempt from EEOC regulations? |
Short Answers
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1. **Does the Coroner have the final say on cause of death?** No. The trial judge (or jury) has the final say.
2. **Can police pursue an investigation independent and contrary to that of the Coroner?** Theoretically, yes. But I would expect that would happen only in unusual circumstances. Like, may... |
My browser is saving a copy of the web pages I visit on my computer. How is that not copyright infringement?
[in this answer][1] I read:
> I would hazard a guess that displaying an HTML webpage online is implicitly allowing others to read that code
How does that imply that you can make a local copy, when a we... |
I understand that if I translate a book from English to French, my French translation is a derivative work. But, if I translate something such as Ruby on Rails from Ruby to Java is it a derivative work? |
Is translating a computer program from language A to B, the same as a normal translation? |
My understanding is that generally (and in broad strokes) it is the responsibility and authority of a jurisdiction's Coroner (a.k.a. Medical Examiner) to determine the cause and manner of any death not certified by an attending physician.
Suppose someone is found dead after a fall. Suppose the Coroner, on reviewing... |
Is it illegal to carry an expandable/extendable baton in the state of Indiana?
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Is personal information (e.g., names, address, phone number, past residences, etc.) of arrestees published publicly? Are arrest records public at all? If so, how would they be found? |
I'd like an XML file of the Affordable Care Act (aka Obamacare), Public Law 111–148. I found plain text files, but those are not helpful, nor are the PDF files. I really need the XML file.
I tried [FDsys][1], no joy.
I had high hopes of finding it at [Library of Congress][2], directory listing for the 111th, no... |
Short Answers
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1. **Does the Coroner have the final say on cause of death?** No. The trial judge (or jury) has the final say.
2. **Can police pursue an investigation independent and contrary to that of the Coroner?** Theoretically, yes. But I would expect that would happen only in unusual circumstances. Like, may... |
<h3>Primary Theory</h3>
I suspect there might not be a legal answer to this question.
I have always suspected a sort of ***pseudo-intellectual elitism*** (or simple ***preference*** or ***carelessness***) with passive voice sentence construction in general. I sense license writers have not (yet) escaped this genera... |
We had a flood in a rental property in Philadelphia, PA. The floors are now "dry" but there is significant water damage and the walls and ceilings are soaked.
To prevent mold from forming, as soon as tomorrow a remediation company is coming. The adjuster from the insurance company has not come out, yet, although a c... |
In most assemblies following Robert's Rules, there are elected positions, such as members of the executive board, chair and vice-chair of the assembly and so forth.
Now for this question, assume that an organization has two assemblies. Call them assembly A and B. All members of assembly A are also members of assembly B... |
In most assemblies following Robert's Rules, there are elected positions, such as members of the executive board, chair and vice-chair of the assembly and so forth.
Now for this question, assume that an organization has two assemblies. Call them assembly A and B. All members of assembly A are also members of assembly ... |
Suppose a police officer commits a misdemeanor in the line of duty: Let's say that as an act of retaliation he seized something as "evidence," in such a way that he satisfies [the criteria for committing theft](http://law.stackexchange.com/q/1748/10) and will be found guilty of that crime for that incident.
My gener... |
Police misconduct: Who should be charged? |
I've stepped outside of the stackexchange forums I typically peruse for a specific question about a legal dilemma I'm facing.
I was raised in the LDS (Mormon) church and am an official member. I am currently attending college and rooming in an apartment complex owned by said church. To make a long story short, I am ... |
Suppose a police officer commits a misdemeanor in the line of duty: Let's say that as an act of retaliation he seized something as "evidence," in such a way that he satisfies [the criteria for committing theft](http://law.stackexchange.com/q/1748/10) and will be found guilty of that crime for that incident.
My gener... |
Police misconduct: Who could be charged? |
Suppose a police officer commits a misdemeanor in the line of duty: Let's say that as an act of retaliation he seized something as "evidence," in such a way that he satisfies [the criteria for committing theft](http://law.stackexchange.com/q/1748/10) and will be found guilty of that crime for that incident.
My gener... |
OK, the prohibition on commercial use stems from either:
1. The tort of [passing off][1]; this is a private civil matter between the model and the publisher, or
2. Breach of [s18][2] of the Australian Consumer Law which involve misleading or deceptive conduct; this is a public civil matter with strict liability... |
Well I do not think, he will come back from his "research"...
So here is an answer. I am not a lawyer and if I am wrong with something please comment it and I am going to edit the answer. I think its a very very interesting question because you click on a link and you do not know what your cache is going to buffer ... |
You **should not** change, alter, or build upon a company's trademarked logo without their explicit permission, and unless you're a big player with a huge internet presence, that permission is not likely forthcoming. How risky is it not to follow their explicit guidelines for use with their trademarked brand? Very ris... |
Well I do not think, he will come back from his "research"...
So here is an answer. I am not a lawyer and if I am wrong with something please comment it and I am going to edit the answer. I think its a very very interesting question because you click on a link and you do not know what your cache is going to buffer ... |
If the damage deposit was paid to one person, who was going to be the acting landlord, but the situation changed and the money was given to the actual landlord, who would be responsible to returning it to a tenant in the end?
Order of events
1. Several roommates move into a house owned by Bob. The initial (verba... |
You **should not** change, alter, or build upon a company's trademarked logo without their explicit permission, and unless you're a big player with a huge internet presence, that permission is not likely forthcoming. How risky is it not to follow their explicit guidelines for use with their trademarked brand? Very ris... |
Like the title asks: I know that US states (and their agencies) can be sued by the United States in federal court (this is an exception to their normal sovereign immunity). Does this exception extend to criminal charges? If a state or a state agency does something which would result in criminal charges against a privat... |
Can a US state be charged with a crime in federal court? |
Ideally, all possible scenarios are covered in the lease contract or rental agreement. Some things are not mentioned, however, and these can inevitably cause friction.
What actions can be taken if something happens that isn't covered by the lease? What options do I have?
I know the following:
- Try to work ... |
This is a trademark issue, and when it comes to trademarks, brand logos, and anything having to do with use, whatsoever, the rules are much different, the measure of laxity much slighter, and the breadth of penalties/damages much broader than that of copyright alone. You **should not** change, alter, or build upon a co... |
As we learned from the hypothetical http://law.stackexchange.com/questions/3494/in-california-if-a-baseball-lands-in-my-yard-is-it-legally-mine I could face detinue for not returning the baseball upon request.
But what if:
1. I *accidentally* destroy the baseball by running over it with my lawnmower before its ... |
Can I teach those careless kids a lesson and destroy their ball? |
Can a company vary its prices for individuals based upon their race, gender, or sexual orientation? |
As we learned from the hypothetical http://law.stackexchange.com/questions/3494/in-california-if-a-baseball-lands-in-my-yard-is-it-legally-mine I could face detinue for not returning the baseball upon request.
But what if:
1. I *accidentally* destroy the baseball, without knowledge whatsoever that it was on my ... |
I've stepped outside of the stackexchange forums I typically peruse for a specific question about a legal dilemma I'm facing.
I was raised in the LDS (Mormon) church and am an official member. I am currently attending college and rooming in an apartment complex owned by said church. To make a long story short, I am ... |
Can I (sole-owner and sole-employee) simply take whatever profits I make from my LLC's bank account and pay them to myself, rather than paying myself a defined salary or rate? (I'm not saying this is good business advice, and I'd keep money for taxes, but I'm wondering if I can do this)
And does this change based o... |
As the sole LLC owner, can I pay myself all the profits I make? |
Suppose that Peter creates a project with James. This project gets off the ground and becomes a reality. But James decides to give up and has no interest in working in it anymore. Later, the project becomes a success and Peter profits with it. James then finds out about this and demands the division of the profits with... |
Does one has rights upon something's profit that he helped to make but declared abandonment of it? |
Does one have rights to a profit from something that he helped to make but declared abandonment of? |
There are a number of things that could complicate this but to keep it simple I will assume:
1. There are no intellectual property issues (i.e. Peter is not profiting from James' IP). Remember, there is **no** IP in ideas. However, there **is** CopyRight in computer code (among other things); if Peter is using Jame... |
There are a number of things that could complicate this but to keep it simple I will assume:
1. There are no intellectual property issues (i.e. Peter is not profiting from James' IP). Remember, there is **no** IP in ideas. However, there **is** CopyRight in computer code (among other things); if Peter is using Jame... |
My browser is saving a copy of the web pages I visit on my computer. How is that not copyright infringement?
[in this answer][1] I read:
> I would hazard a guess that displaying an HTML webpage online is implicitly allowing others to read that code
How does that imply that you can make a local copy, when a we... |
Say I move into an apartment. And over the next months and years, I keep receiving mail for the previous tenant, whom I do not know.
This is understandably annoying. The easiest and most convenient approach for me is to just throw away his mail -- but would I be breaking any law if I did so? |
Is it illegal to throw away the previous tenant's mail? (USA) |
A standard way to license something under the GPL, is to grant a license to the "GPL version 3 or later". I have been told that in the EU, or at least Germany this is impossible because the license constitutes a contract, and it's not lawful to enter into a contract that has terms that are unknown to you at the time of... |
Say I move into an apartment. And over the next months and years, I keep receiving mail for the previous tenant, whom I do not know.
This is understandably annoying. The easiest and most convenient approach for me is to just throw away his mail – but would I be breaking any law if I did so? |
Is it illegal to throw away the previous tenant's mail? |
It is my understanding that since fictional characters generally belong to copyrighted works, revealing details about a fictional character on a for-profit website falls outside of fair use and makes the site owner vulnerable to a lawsuit.
My question is, would it be considered fair use to have a page for a fictiona... |
When the police seize property in the course of their official duties, they have "qualified immunity." How is that immunity qualified? I.e., what are the minimal conditions under which they could be stripped of that immunity and subject to *criminal* charges like Theft?
To take the most extreme example I can think... |
What are the limits on police "qualified immunity"? |
If a cop is responding to a **known** fraudulent prescription, asks the pharmacist to stall the subject until he/she arrives so they can arrest the subject, but, instead of making the arrest, directs the pharmacist to fill the **known** fraudulent prescription in order to arrest the subject for a higher crime, is that ... |
Is it unjust for a cop to direct a pharmacist to fill a known fraudulent prescription in order to convict a subject of a higher crime? |
I was raised in the LDS (Mormon) church and am an official member. I am currently attending college and rooming in an apartment complex owned by said church. To make a long story short, I am now seriously considering formally resigning from the church and am worried about how this will affect my living situation. One p... |
I am wondering if a foreign company be obliged to pay fees or taxes if its website is hosted and served by servers located on US ground?
Does it matter if monetary transactions are made on that website/application? |
Can a foreign company be charged fees or taxes if their website is hosted in the US? |
If cops are responding to a **known** fraudulent prescription, ask the pharmacist to stall the subject until they arrive so they can arrest the subject, but, instead of making the arrest, direct the pharmacist to fill the **known** fraudulent prescription in order to arrest the subject for a higher crime, is that consi... |
Can a cop direct a pharmacist to fill a known fraudulent prescription in order to convict a subject of a higher crime? |
Qualified immunity is a doctrine that protects government officials (including police) from civil liability in [§1983][1] suits. [Anderson v. Creighton][2] describes the legal standard - objective legal reasonableness.
There is no condition that would strip an officer of civil immunity and open him up to criminal li... |
How do you make sure that document signed and verified by notary or by means of Apostille are not false, tampered with? Is there a central registry for authenticating notarized documents? I am dealing with documents verified all over the world, looking for an answer for English speaking countries.
For example I foun... |
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