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I have recently developed a medical software application. One of my previous employers (from 4 years ago) sells a similar application. (You can see where this is going.)
The employer is now alleging that I might have stolen the code and created my own version but that is truly not the case: Every line of code has be... |
I work at a hotel in the United States (Georgia). Some of our rooms are pretty nice while others are in desperate need of maintenance, pest control, etc. The owner of the hotel regularly tells me not to rent the nice rooms to locals. If we only have nice rooms left, I'm supposed to tell them that we have no vacancies. ... |
Legal to treat customers differently based on where they live? |
I have recently developed a medical software application. One of my previous employers *X* (from 4 years ago) sells a similar application. (You can see where this is going.)
*X* is now alleging that I might have stolen the code and created my own version but that is truly not the case: Every line of code has been wr... |
Is there an online version of the most up to date Uniform Commercial Code? I'd prefer a free copy but would be happy with any electronic copy.
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Online version of most up-to-date UCC? |
The time spent on death row is largely due to appeals, *habeas* proceedings, and a growing backlog. The time between an actual *final appeal* and execution is not astonishingly long. (However, "final" appeal is hard to pinpoint because a death row inmate can file successive *habeas* petitions at the federal level).
... |
The code is one thing, but what about **concepts, ideas, layouts, and designs**?
Setting aside the question of the appropriate court for this action (Federal Court in Oregon or a court in Canada) you need to really think about your product and any components of the product which find their most minuscule source at C... |
Someone opened a mortgage in my name, fraudulently. Can I stand to benefit from this? |
Can I claim damages for identity theft? |
I am not a lawyer. This is not legal advice. Before acting upon legal information found online consult a certified practitioner of law.
Yes, they can collect this information due to the following loose clause (in the [privacy policy][1]) on what data they can collect:
> Microsoft collects data to operate effectiv... |
I wrote a book which I released in April, 2015. I've just discovered there's a pen/paper fantasy game similar to dungeons and dragons with the same name that was a kickstarter back in May 2014, which was last updated April 2015 (there was about a year gap between updates.)
My question is, although I didn't know it e... |
Your issue is trademark, not copyright.
If these other guys use their mark (product name) in commerce but did not register it, they have an unregistered trademark which you could be infringing. Between two users of the same trademark, the first to use in commerce wins. (There is a territorial component but with the I... |
Let's roll back a couple of conceptual steps: before deciding how to interpret a judgement you should know what a judgement *is*.
## What is law? ##
I quote from *Australian Business Law 2002*:
>The law is a body of generally accepted principles, established by Parliament (ie by our representatives) and by the... |
Let's roll back a couple of conceptual steps: before deciding how to interpret a judgement you should know what a judgement *is*.
## What is law? ##
I quote from *Australian Business Law 2002*:
>The law is a body of generally accepted principles, established by Parliament (ie by our representatives) and by the... |
I need to give a frame to my question:
Someone I know, who is retired and over 70 years old, went to a health center (baths, jacuzzis, etc) recently opened.
The floor was very slippery - no warning signs, no handles.
They slipped and severely injured their arm (shattered humerus). The treatment and care are intens... |
Is the owner of a company responsible of people getting injured on their premises? |
The company I worked for paid salary every 28th day of the month. This was my first job so I am uncertain about how much they would have to pay me after I left. I left on September 16th. Which means I was expecting at least more than half a month salary to be paid into my account plus the remuneration for the holidays ... |
I have recently developed a medical application. One of my previous employers (from 4 years ago) also sells similar application. (You can see where it is going)
I developed this application from scratch in Silverlight and later moved to WPF. It uses Prism for IoC, Entity framework, MVVM with ViewModel first and RIA ... |
Say I'm a high school teacher. I invite a student to my home.
At some point, I have him bend over at my bed with all of his and my clothes still on. I then dry-hump him from behind. The student is too dazed or confused to say anything or protest. He subsequently does not say anything and he just leaves my home.
... |
Is "dry-humping" considered rape? [USA] |
Can fully-clothed dry-humping someone count as rape?
Does it matter whether they are under-aged? |
Is "dry-humping" considered rape? |
Can fully-clothed dry-humping someone without consent count as rape?
Does it matter whether they are under-aged? |
To frame my question: Someone I know, who is retired and over 70 years old, went to a new health center (baths, jacuzzis, etc.).
The floor was very slippery, and had no warning signs or handles.
They slipped and severely injured their arm (shattered humerus). The treatment and care are intensive, and traumatic for th... |
Is the owner of a company responsible for people getting injured on their premises? |
In legal terms, they have no valid claims. What's more important is to know what they want to achieve.
1. Do they fear your competing product and want to ban it from the market?
2. Are they looking for some compensation payment i.e. free money?
3. Does someone there dislike you and just wants to hurt you?
4. Does... |
Let's roll back a couple of conceptual steps: before deciding how to interpret a judgement you should know what a judgement *is*.
## What is law? ##
I quote from *Australian Business Law 2002*:
>The law is a body of generally accepted principles, established by Parliament (i.e. by our representatives) and by t... |
Essentially, in a recent court case in NC, USA, the appeals court upheld that the trial court did not make a mistake in forcing a person to choose between counsel and testifying.
Basically, the court appointed lawyer said the client was going to lie, and the judge granted his motion to resign. As such the defendant ... |
In a recent court case in NC, USA, the appeals court upheld that the trial court did not make a mistake in forcing a person to choose between counsel and testifying.
Basically, the court appointed lawyer said the client was going to lie, and the judge granted his motion to resign. As such the defendant was left with... |
In England, after a prospective juror has been rejected (say for cause), how is she or he replaced?
I see from http://www.inbrief.co.uk/legal-system/jury-selection-process.htm# that
> The selected jurors are most commonly divided into groups of 15 and then assigned to a court case. The court clerk will select 1... |
England : how are jurors replaced after having been rejected (e.g. for cause)? |
In England, after a prospective juror has been rejected (say for cause), how is she or he replaced?
I see from http://www.inbrief.co.uk/legal-system/jury-selection-process.htm# that
> The selected jurors are most commonly divided into groups of 15 and then assigned to a court case. The court clerk will select 1... |
This question is about [*easements*][1], [*profits-à-prendre*][2] and fundamentals of property law.<sup>1</sup>
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**I**. Suppose you have a riparian land owner (A). By a deed of *exchange*, he trades to someone (B) an exclusive right<sup>2</sup> to fish in the portion of the river opposite the lot, ... |
Exclusive sport fishing easement/profit with no dominant land: nature, alienation, apportionement, term and jurisdiction specifics? |
UK - how are jurors replaced after having been dismissed? |
> In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right ... to
> have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence. *(U.S. Constitution, Sixth Amendment.)*
The last Supreme Court ruling on this appears to be [Gideon v. Wainwright](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gideon_v._Wainwright), which applies the Sixth A... |
How is it constitutional to require defendants to pay for counsel? |
In a recent court case in NC, USA, the appeals court upheld that the trial court did not make a mistake in forcing a person to choose between counsel and testifying.
Basically, the court appointed lawyer said the client was going to lie, and the judge granted his motion to resign. As such the defendant was left with... |
Smith makes three arguments in his appeal, that the trial court erred by
(1) allowing Smith's trial counsel to withdraw on the sixth day of trial and
(2) failing to appoint substitute counsel for Smith thereafter, and
(3) that the private substitute counsel Smith retained was presumptively ineffective based up... |
Smith makes three arguments in his appeal, that the trial court erred by:
1. allowing Smith's trial counsel to withdraw on the sixth day of trial and
2. failing to appoint substitute counsel for Smith thereafter, and
3. that the private substitute counsel Smith retained was presumptively ineffective based u... |
In [a recent court case in NC, USA](http://caselaw.findlaw.com/nc-court-of-appeals/1705033.html#sthash.6WmM6Y9v.dpuf), the appeals court upheld that the trial court did not make a mistake in forcing a person to choose between counsel and testifying.
Basically, the court appointed lawyer said the client was going to ... |
Chapter 7 to the United Nations charter gives the Security Council (UNSC) the power to authorize states to use force in some particular case (for example, in the first gulf war the UNSC authorized the use of force against Iraq).
Now, normally any use of force by a state is subject to international humanitarian law (... |
Can the UN Security Council authorize states to violate international humanitarian law? |
In response to [this article from The Economist](http://www.economist.com/news/americas/21651849-crackdown-public-displays-machismo-criminalising-catcallers), I was wondering if there are any other countries that prohibit this type of speech? Not libel, since that relates directly to issues of the "right to a good name... |
Stare decisis is more than just the authority for later decisions to refer to previous ones; it is, to a certain degree, an obligation to. Which is to say, that as a rule, judges (and more often than not their clerks) will spend a lot of their time looking through old cases in order to find out what *case law* has deci... |
Smith makes three arguments in his appeal, that the trial court erred by:
1. allowing Smith's trial counsel to withdraw on the sixth day of trial and
2. failing to appoint substitute counsel for Smith thereafter, and
3. that the private substitute counsel Smith retained was presumptively ineffective based u... |
**Background**: I learned recently, long story not for here, that multiple account holders on a bank account keep that account out of probate if one person dies. Or, in other words, if one person dies--the other account holders (such as children) keep the account funds--creditors have no claim.
**Note**: I saw a new... |
**Background**: I learned recently that multiple account holders on a bank account keep that account out of probate if one person dies. Or, in other words, if one person dies then the other account holders (such as children) keep the account funds–creditors have no claim.
**Note**: I saw a news story today whe... |
From the patent angle, you will need to make sure that you are not infringing on a patented swing. That should be pretty easy at present because golfers are not patenting their swings. [What Mowzer says](http://law.stackexchange.com/a/4060/10) about public disclosure probably has something to do with this. However, at ... |
Can fully-clothed dry-humping someone without consent count as rape?
And if not, what sort of offense is it? If found guilty, what would a typical punishment be in the US?
Does it matter whether they are under-aged?
Does it matter if the perpetrator is in a position of authority? (Say he's a high school teache... |
As the Ten Commandments were written in stone AND writing had hardly developed anywhere else to that time, I ask are these the first laws of civilization? |
Is it fair to say that Law originated with Moses of the Old Testament? |
Does the Second Amendment in the United States grant the right to not bear arms? For example, if laws were enacted forcing ordinary people to bear arms, could they try to strike down the legislation as unconstitutional?
Although this sounds very hypothetical, Kennesaw, Georgia, in the United States has a law [mandat... |
Does the US Second Amendment grant the right to not bear arms? |
This question pertains to the USA. In all public universities I'm aware of, anyone can get on campus, sit it on virtually any lecture, and enter the school's library. Does this mean that public universities are considered public space? What about within a public university classroom? Do people have an expectation of pr... |
Are public university classrooms considered public space? |
I want to publish a book, which will be sold at a modest price. I will be self-publishing. I'm in the US.
My book is, by its nature, very specific. It is basically a "how to" guide for how to write in a certain voice. As an example, my book is basically something like,
**"How To Write *The Simpsons*"**... |
Can I use a brand name in my book title? [US] |
I want to publish a book, which will be sold at a modest price. I will be self-publishing. I'm in the US.
My book is, by its nature, very specific. It is basically a "how to" guide for how to write in a certain voice. As an example, my book is basically something like,
**"How To Write *The Simpsons*"**
... |
Can I use a brand name in my book title? |
I am a musician. I want to perform music. I do I do this without being *sued into oblivion*?
(I am particularly interested in UK law.)
As I understand it, a specific sound recording (of anything) is protected by copyright, but the specific pattern of musical notes that make up a song is *also* protected (and the ... |
I want to publish a book, which will be sold at a modest price. I will be self-publishing. I'm in the US.
My book is, by its nature, very specific. It is basically a "how to" guide for how to write in a certain voice. As an example, my book is basically something like,
**"How To Write *The Simpsons*"**
**(1.)... |
I want to publish a book, which will be sold at a modest price. I will be self-publishing. I'm in the US.
My book is, by its nature, very specific. It is basically a "how to" guide for how to write in a certain voice. As an example, my book is basically something like,
**"How To Write *The Simpsons*"**
1. My ... |
Of course the first law are given to Adam, the same is true with Noah with a little modification and those are the same with the laws given to Moses. Shortly after The Great Flood, God directed Noah and his descendants to observe the following seven commandments, which are parallel or the same as that of the commandmen... |
Were the ten commandments the first laws of civilization? |
Inspired by [this question](http://law.stackexchange.com/q/3966/10): Suppose I'm paranoid (perhaps justifiably) that law enforcemen might conduct a warranted raid of my property. So I setup booby-traps that are designed to either:
A. Destroy any evidence I think they might look for, or, more extremely,
B. Dest... |
This question pertains to the USA. In all public universities I'm aware of, anyone can get on campus, sit in on virtually any lecture, and enter the school's library. Does this mean that public universities are considered public space? What about within a public university classroom? Do people have an expectation of pr... |
So I live in an apartment in Austin, TX, USA with a roommate. We're both co-signed on the lease and the lease doesn't come up until next year. When I wake up this morning I find that my roommate is packing up their stuff and they tell me that someone they found on craigslist - who I haven't even met - will be moving in... |
co-signer roommate is moving out tonight and having someone i've never met from craigslist moving in tonight - what are my options? |
This question pertains to the USA. In all public universities I'm aware of, anyone can get on campus, sit in on virtually any lecture, and enter the school's library. Does this mean that public universities are considered public space? What about within a public university classroom? Do people have an expectation of pr... |
There's a lot of variables here, as many leases are built in different ways within the leeway allowed by law. You will want to contact a local lawyer to see how you can mitigate the damage to yourself, and contact your landlord and see if you can re-negotiate the lease. If the landlord doesn't want to re-negotiate, you... |
Of course the first law are given to Adam, the same is true with Noah with a little modification and those are the same with the laws given to Moses. Shortly after The Great Flood, God directed Noah and his descendants to observe the following seven commandments, which are parallel or the same as that of the commandmen... |
As the Ten Commandments were written in stone *and* writing had hardly developed anywhere else to that time, are those the first laws of civilization? |
This question pertains to the USA. In all public universities I'm aware of, anyone can get on campus, sit in on virtually any lecture, and enter the school's library. Does this mean that public universities are considered public space? What about within a public university classroom? Do people have an expectation of pr... |
Of course the first law are given to Adam, the same is true with Noah with a little modification and those are the same with the laws given to Moses. Shortly after The Great Flood, God directed Noah and his descendants to observe the following seven commandments, which are parallel or the same as that of the commandmen... |
I live in an apartment in Austin, TX, with a roommate. We're both co-signed on the lease and the lease doesn't expire until next year. My roommate told me this morning that he is moving out and someone I have never met is moving in to take his place.
But I didn't co-sign a lease with a stranger.
Since the sub-les... |
Can my lease co-signer sublet to someone without my consent? |
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 or unpatentable and whether or not reduced to practi... |
I receive a letter form an attorney, resembling this [template][1].
(Header of that template for posterity):
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF BLAH
PLAINTIFF'S NAME ) Case No.: ####
Plaintiff(s) )
vs. ) WRITTEN INTERROGATORIES
... |
I received a letter form an attorney, resembling this [template][1].
(Header of that template for posterity):
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF BLAH
PLAINTIFF'S NAME ) Case No.: ####
Plaintiff(s) )
vs. ) WRITTEN INTERROGATORIES
... |
I live in an apartment in Austin, TX, with a roommate. We're both co-signed on the lease and the lease doesn't expire until next year. My roommate told me this morning that he is moving out and someone I have never met is moving in to take his place.
But I didn't co-sign a lease with a stranger.
Since the sub-les... |
I live in an apartment in Austin, TX, with a roommate. We're both co-signed on the lease and the lease doesn't expire until next year. My roommate told me this morning that he is moving out and someone I have never met is moving in to take his place.
But I didn't co-sign a lease with a stranger.
Since the sub-les... |
Here's the problem. You are responsible for 100% of the rent. I think you know that.
*Oh yeah, the cops aren't going to do anything. There nothing for them. This is a civil matter.*
So you are 100% responsible for the rent. Your roommate is responsible for 100% also. But since you are not going to be paying 200% yo... |
> When the end of month comes, if no suitable roommate has been found
> and my ex-roommate (and still current co-signer) refuses to pay his
> share of the rent, can I sue him in small claims court? Might it be
> worth my while to hire a lawyer to sue him? Rent is ~$1,600 so $800 is
> definitely within the limits of... |
In the United States, private colleges often have campus police, who are employed by the school but are sworn law enforcement officers with full police power in a certain jurisdiction (which can easily extend beyond the campus). Colleges also have living areas for students, which are the home of the student while they'... |
What rules apply to searches of a private college dorm room by university police? |
> When the end of month comes, if no suitable roommate has been found
> and my ex-roommate (and still current co-signer) refuses to pay his
> share of the rent, can I sue him in small claims court? Might it be
> worth my while to hire a lawyer to sue him? Rent is ~$1,600 so $800 is
> definitely within the limits of... |
> When the end of month comes, if no suitable roommate has been found
> and my ex-roommate (and still current co-signer) refuses to pay his
> share of the rent, can I sue him in small claims court? Might it be
> worth my while to hire a lawyer to sue him? Rent is ~$1,600 so $800 is
> definitely within the limits of... |
In general, one driver reporting the plates of another is not likely to result in a citation being issued. Even if a citation were to be issued, I'd assume the initial caller would be required to testify in court thus turning it into you word against theirs--an easily winnable case. But what if multiple people call som... |
Can a traffic citation be issued solely off of witness account? |
In general, one driver reporting the plates of another is not likely to result in a citation being issued. Even if a citation were to be issued, I'd assume the initial caller would be required to testify in court thus turning it into you word against theirs--an easily winnable case. But what if multiple people call som... |
Can computer generated images, text, or other artifacts infringe on a copyright? |
Similar to [this question][1].
Many websites containing medical information intended for medical professionals require that the user assert that he/she is one before the content can be accessed. [Merck Connect][2] is an example.
Does a curious user (not employed in the medical field) clicking on the "I am a healt... |
What are the rules for Pseudonyms [EU]? May I use a not existing phd in my alias? May I use a royal title in my pseudonym? Could I be sued for it and what would happen?*
And do I have a right on being anonymous at the internet? And when I use a pseudonym, do the internet host/provider publish my real name? How secur... |
Rules for Pseudnoyms? |
Can I complain about a so-called marriage of convenience that was approved solely for the purpose of admitting foreigners to Sweden? There are several court cases where these cases are called crimes agains the law of foreigners ("brott mot utlänningslagen").
Now several cases were not investigated while we know that... |
Can I complain? |
When a person signs a lease agreeing to rent a space for a given amount of time, what's the difference between the person subletting, assigning and subleasing the space? One particular thing I'm unclear on is if a person assigns their unit to a new tenant, does that mean the original tenant is completely off the hook w... |
Difference between subletting, assigning and subleasing? |
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