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Regarding UGC service provider TOS clause, how to interpret the assertion that a user "shall defend" the provider? |
## Double No
Let's start simple: How did you obtain the file? Under a license that explicitly banned you from using the file in any way in a commercial capacity. You can't free the file or its products from this license but by acquiring it with a commercial allowed license. So this is one No on sale of STL or print.
... |
Specifically, the user of the User Generated Content platform, according to the services Terms of Service is expected to defend the service in the event that a third party makes a claim involving infringement by the user of the third party's intellectual property or copy right.
How can anyone be expected to go to th... |
When one goes into a police station (okay, when one is brought in for a recordable offence), one is fingerprinted and identified against big databases of identities. Even if this doesn’t happen, there is still a degree of record checking and matching.
For example, “do we have anyone in the system with this date of ... |
I am currently undertaking a personal research project to create a comprehensive list of all forms of punishment that have been meted out by legal systems across history.
While we are all familiar with the common forms of punishment such as serving time or paying fines, and in less developed countries, more violent... |
Other historical forms of punishment besides serving time or money? |
What is the name of principle in US law that is helps detect discrimination in sentence by switching gender/race/nation name to another one? |
What is the name of principle used in US court that is helps detect discrimination in sentence by switching gender/race/nation name to another one? |
If a citizen wished to have a change to a law voted upon by the government, in Sweden, how should they get into contact with lawmakers to discuss the idea, analyze the current law, provide argumentation for what should be changed and why, draft the new law, and submit it for voting? |
What routes are there for citizens to attempt to change a law in Sweden? |
[tag:canada]
The appellant would still be expected to file within the required time limits (30 days after the would-be appellant's judgment in the lower court). A judge of the court of appeal has the discretion to extend time, but this is subject to established criteria. For example, the criteria in British Columbia... |
[tag:canada]
The appellant would still be expected to file within the required time limits (30 days after the would-be appellant's judgment in the lower court). A judge of the court of appeal has the discretion to extend time, but this is subject to established criteria. For example, the criteria in British Columbia... |
## Double No
### You did a No!
Let's start simple: How did you obtain the file? Under a license that explicitly banned you from using the file in any way in a commercial capacity. You can't free the file or its products from this license but by acquiring it with a commercial allowed license. So this is one No on sale... |
Will a polygamous immigrant family from a polygamous country forced into a polyamorous relationship? |
How does the US deal with a polygamous immigrant family? |
## What damage did they suffer as a result of the breach? ##
When either aggrieved party makes a claim, they will need to clearly state the monetary damages they seek and on what basis they suffered that loss. It is difficult to see a clear basis for how loss might have occurred.
## Courts do not hear moot cases ... |
## What damage did they suffer as a result of the breach? ##
When either aggrieved party makes a claim, they will need to clearly state the monetary damages they seek and on what basis they suffered that loss. It is difficult to see a clear basis for how loss might have occurred.
## Courts do not hear moot cases ... |
Are 3rd party creations that are "compatible with" D&D automatically subject to the OGL (OGL 1.0a for the purposes of all references in this question), or can they be published without relying or agreeing to the terms of the OGL?
To put it another way, so long as a creator of such content doesn't quote the SRD conte... |
Under what conditions are 3rd party works automatically subject to the OGL 1.0a? |
> Does ambiguity in law go in favor of the defendant in a criminal case?
It can, but the verdict must be formed according to Constitutional law in order to have a reasonable possibility of full access to leniency.
> Surely, there must ways of dealing with poorly written laws when a person's future is at stake?
... |
A is suing B, and the court has awarded A £5000. Who decides how this balance should be paid, and what is the most common method of payment? Is it usually done through a bank transfer or a cheque?
Can A insist on a cash settlement? |
It is not clearly established what SCOTUS would rule, were such a case to arise, but it is highly likely that they would reject a requirement to have social media accounts as a requirement for holding a concealed weapons permit. The data under consideration in the question relate to the "good moral character" requireme... |
I am planning on buying land in Costilla county colorado. The land has no HOA and no covenants for the area in a pretty rural area. Its zoned residential, however they say absolutely no storage of campers or sheds are allowed on the property outside of a 14 day camping period once every 3 months or with a building perm... |
> Is this legal for the county to enforce?
Yes.
> And can I sue if they try to enforce it?
You could, but you would very likely lose your lawsuit. A more fruitful approach would be to go to the county planning board and seek a variance to permit you to do what you want to do. |
## When the 3rd-party agrees to follow the [OGL 1.0a][1] ##
Clause 3 states:
>Offer and Acceptance: By Using the Open Game Content You indicate Your acceptance of the terms of this License.
And clause 10 says:
> Copy of this License: You MUST include a copy of this License with every copy of the Open Game C... |
The U.S. constitution proscribes ex post facto laws and bills of attainder. What are bills of attainder?
Are they the same as what is referred to by what Wikipedia has to say on attainder? |
What is a bill of attainder? |
I am currently undertaking a personal research project to create a comprehensive list of all forms of punishment that have been meted out by legal systems across history.
Common forms of punishment include serving time or paying fines; less common and more violent forms of punishment include losing limb or life.
... |
> The land has no HOA and no covenants
I get the impression you've been spending too much time around HOAs and are accustomed to dealing with their nonsense. Get out. Never go back. **But that does not mean freedom.**
Feds have laws. States have laws. Counties and cities have ordinances. They're laws - they app... |
I have decided to hire a law firm. They want me to provide evidence (such as emails, scanned documents, audio/video recordings) by email. I usually use Gmail. They also said they sometimes use cloud based file sharing services such as One Drive and Dropbox. Are these safe for confidential material? Is this a common way... |
Is it common to provide evidence via email to a lawyer? |
one thing I've noticed is that in countries with seperation of power doctorines tend to have more vague laws. could it be because the job of interpreting laws is of the judiciary ? and that is why the laws are purposedly left vague ? |
why are laws so vague in countries with seperation of power? |
US general law.
I'm curious...
Company [A] is in the digital services industry and has been in business for a decade. During their operations they receive many rave testimonials/reviews about their service.
>"[A] has been exceptionally responsive... "[A] is great".. etc.
Company [B] then buys out Company [A... |
After a buyout, can a company legally continue to use old testimonials? |
One thing I've noticed is that in countries with separation of power doctrines tend to have more vague laws. Could it be because the job of interpreting laws is of the judiciary? And that is why the laws are purposedly left vague? |
Why are laws so vague in countries with separation of power? |
I’m planning on buying land in Costilla County, Colorado. The land has no HOA and no covenants for the area, which is pretty rural. It’s zoned residential; however, they say absolutely no storage of campers or sheds are allowed on the property outside of a 14-day camping period once every 3 months or with a building pe... |
I’m planning on buying land in Costilla County, Colorado. The land has no HOA and no covenants for the area, which is in a pretty rural area. It’s zoned residential; however, they say absolutely no storage of campers or sheds are allowed on the property outside of a 14-day camping period once every 3 months or with a b... |
The victim was on the way to work in a cycle, travelling in the cycle lane when got hit by a truck and died immediately.
What compensation would be the family entitled to? |
What compensation can be claimed in case of a road accident resulting death in Denmark? |
The victim was on the way to work in a cycle, travelling in the cycle lane when got hit by a truck and died immediately.
What compensation would the family be entitled to and claim (either from offender’s insurance or the State)? |
As per the Constitution of India, Marriage is in the concurrent list. Thus, both the Union and the State can make laws on Marriage. In case of conflict, the Union Government Law supersedes the state in case of ambiguity.
The [ Hindu Marriage Act][2] does not allow polygamy.
However, this [skeptics.SE answer][... |
> After a buyout, can a company legally continue to use old testimonials?
Yes. What you describe would not suffice for a finding of false and misleading practices.
For purposes of pricing the acquisition, it is most likely that company's A prestige was factored in. After all, as [*Kaspersky Lab, Inc. v. US Dept. ... |
Dr. Bower attempted to buy and later did buy Pink IPA from Brewdog but wasn’t allowed to do so as a presenting/implicit male.
As they maintained this practise/criterion/provision that negatively impacted not only Dr. Bower, but indeed all cis-identified males, are any males entitled until 2024 to claim against Brew... |
Is any male entitled to claim compensation from Brewdog on the Vento scale? |
Dr. Bower attempted to buy and later did buy Pink IPA from Brewdog but wasn’t allowed to do so as a presenting/implicit male.
As they maintained this practise/criterion/provision that negatively impacted not only Dr. Bower, but indeed all cis-identified males, are any males entitled until 2024 to claim against Brew... |
On many businesses’ websites there is an unobtrusive link to a so called modern day slavery policy. What is this, and what provisions does it fulfill or get governed by? |
What actually is a “Modern Day Slavery Policy”? |
I am planning to buy land in Costilla County, Colorado. The land does not have a Homeowners Association or any covenants for the area, which is quite rural. It is zoned for residential use, but they say that no campers or sheds can be stored on the property, except for a 14-day camping period once every 3 months or wit... |
Can a county without an HOA or Covenants stop people from storing campers or building sheds? |
On many businesses’ websites there is an unobtrusive link to a so-called modern day slavery policy. What is this, and what provisions does it fulfill or get governed by? |
If I understand correctly, the terms "prosecute," "convict," "guilty," and "innocent" are only used in criminal cases. What are the equivalents in cases of civil violations, such as traffic infractions or violations of radio regulations? |
What are the regulatory equivalents of "prosecure" and "convict"? |
I am a permanent resident of Canada. My girlfriend and I plan to marry in the USA soon.
She has been waiting for her asylum interview in the USA; she has already obtained her USA work permit and Social Security Number. Here are some of our questions:
1. Once I come back to Canada after marriage and apply for her ... |
For a civil infraction, the typical term is found *responsible/not responsible*.
For example, Michigan [MCL 600.113(1)(b)][1]
> (b) "Civil infraction action" means a civil action in which the defendant is alleged to be responsible for a civil infraction.
For violations of Federal regulations, as in the FCC exa... |
What are the regulatory equivalents of "prosecute" and "convict"? |
If a defendant is found guilty, they can usually appeal to a higher court. Is the plaintiff appealing an acquittal also allowed? |
I signed an employment contract with my employer (in Canada) that included a non-disclosure agree (I work in R&D). The agreement essentially stated that the information gained while I was employed would be kept confidential in perpetuity.
The company never got around to patenting or otherwise protecting my work bef... |
Are non-disclosure contracts in effect after company closes down? |
I signed an employment contract with my employer (in Canada) that included a non-disclosure agreement (I work in R&D). The agreement essentially stated that the information gained while I was employed would be kept confidential in perpetuity.
The company never got around to patenting or otherwise protecting my work... |
I signed an employment contract with my employer (in Canada) that included a non-disclosure agreement (I work in R&D). The agreement essentially stated that the information gained while I was employed would be kept confidential in perpetuity.
The company never got around to patenting or otherwise protecting my work... |
I signed an employment contract with my employer (in Canada) that included a non-disclosure agreement (I work in R&D). The agreement essentially stated that the information gained while I was employed would be kept confidential in perpetuity.
The company never got around to patenting or otherwise protecting my work... |
I signed an employment contract with my employer (in Canada) that included a non-disclosure agreement (I work in R&D). The agreement essentially stated that the information gained while I was employed would be kept confidential in perpetuity.
The company never got around to patenting or otherwise protecting my work... |
As per the Constitution of India, Marriage is in the concurrent list. Thus, both the Union and the State can make laws on Marriage. The Union Government Law supersedes the state in case of ambiguity.
The [Hindu Marriage Act][2] (a Union government law) does not allow polygamy.
However, this [skeptics.SE answe... |
Lethal force to defend killer dogs? |
I have a little game that does NOT collect any user data whatsoever, let alone resell it or something, but I do employ Google Ads, and the game is planned to release to the Google Play Store.
I do not know what user data Google has collected and have absolutely no control over what they're going to do with it.
Do... |
Do I have any responsibility over 3rd party data collection? |
Simply stating that third-party collection of data has nothing to do with you is not sufficient in your Privacy Policy. You are responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to data privacy, including providing clear and accurate disclosures about data collection and use in your [Priv... |
If the Netherlands is one of the countries whose law reflects various kinds of sex work as forms of work to be protected rather than abolished, do they have a government department devoted to specialising in the understanding of and analysis of sex work and trying to maximise the legal rights, ethical conditions and ov... |
Is the Netherlands the country with the most affirming legal recognition of sex work and is there a government department responsible for it? |
I just saw a post talking about how various brands of spring water in the UK are not meeting regulations because they are bottled at a different location to the spring.
Looking online, most sites (including https://www.gov.uk/guidance/spring-water-how-to-produce-and-label) specify that "bottling must take place at t... |
[Tag:england]
Admittedly it's not very clear, but paragraph 5 of [Schedule 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/2785/schedule/4?timeline=false) restricts the use of anything else apart from the resulting consumers' bottles:
> 5.—(1) Subject to sub-paragraphs (2) and (3), **water must not be transported in ... |
I just saw a post talking about how various brands of spring water in the UK are not meeting regulations because they are bottled at a different location to the spring.
Looking online, most sites (including https://www.gov.uk/guidance/spring-water-how-to-produce-and-label) specify that "bottling must take place at t... |
[Tag:england]
Admittedly it's not very clear, but paragraph 5 of [Schedule 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/2785/schedule/4?timeline=false) restricts the use of anything else apart from the resulting consumers' bottles, ergo bottling has to take place at the point of extraction (Subject to sub-para 3):
... |
[This question](https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/88151/is-it-possible-for-an-individual-to-commit-money-laundering-like-a-bank) about the risk of money laundering prosecution one could face using decentralized cryptocurrency exchanges is answered by "Generally, local laws will define concepts like "money transmi... |
What features are used to distingish between investing and running a money transmitting business? |
Do clients and attorneys typically communicate evidence via e-mail or cloud-based sharing services (i.e. One Drive or Dropbox)?
If so, are these safe for confidential material? It this a common way to share evidence to a lawyer?
If so, is there a particular reason why as my workplace doesn't consider such methods... |
Do the Netherlands have a government department that specializes in understanding and analyzing sex work, and works to maximize the legal rights, ethical conditions, and positive outcomes for all parties involved, similar to the departments of education, energy, food, and drugs? |
Is there a government department in the Netherlands regulating sex work? |
I am currently undertaking a personal research project to create a comprehensive list of all forms of punishment that have been meted out by legal systems across history.
Common forms of punishment include serving time or paying fines; less common and more violent forms of punishment include losing a limb or life. ... |
I have a little game that does not collect any user data whatsoever, let alone resell it or something, but I do employ Google Ads, and the game is planned to release to the [Google Play Store][1].
I do not know what user data Google has collected, and have absolutely no control over what they're going to do with it.... |
I have a little game that does not collect any user data whatsoever, nor does it resell it or anything else. I do employ Google Ads, and the game is planned to be released on the [Google Play Store][1].
I do not know what user data Google has collected, and I have absolutely no control over what they will do with i... |
Large portions of the Code of Federal Regulations are enacted by executive agencies such as the Federal Communications Commission and the Federal Aviation Administration, rather than by Congress. The parts that I have seen written by Congress are passed by bills that do not directly "amend X CFR § Y.Z to say ABC," but ... |
Where do executive agencies obtain their power to effectively legislate? |
Suppose, as a resident of your own country, you put some content online. Given that everyone online in the world can, potentially, view it, does that mean that you have, from a legal point of view, "published" it in every country of the world -- and are thus subject to the particular copyright laws of every country in ... |
Is online content considered to be "published" to the whole world? |
In the 1800s, ten-pin bowling was invented as a way to circumvent the ban on nine-pin bowling that was placed by most states. However, ten-pin bowling was not banned by any state. I don't see any difference in the two sports other than the number of pins, so I think any reason applicable to one should be applicable. Wh... |
Why is nine-pin bowling illegal in most states, unlike ten-pin bowling? |
In the 1800s, ten-pin bowling was invented as a way to circumvent the ban on nine-pin bowling that was placed by all states except Texas. However, ten-pin bowling was not banned by any state. I don't see any difference in the two sports other than the number of pins, so I think any reason applicable to one should be ap... |
There was a [law in Hartford CT][1] which says
> Every person who shall keep in his custody or possession, or in any
> house, or building, or its appurtenances, or in any place in his
> occupation, any ninepin alley, so called, or a place for playing
> bowls, skittles, or ninepins, whether more or less than ninep... |
[This question][1] about the risk of money laundering prosecution one could face using decentralized cryptocurrency exchanges is answered by "Generally, local laws will define concepts like "money transmitting business" and require individuals engaged in these businesses to obtain a license and comply with similar KYC ... |
Why was nine-pin bowling illegal in most states, unlike ten-pin bowling? |
In the 1800s, ten-pin bowling was invented as a way to circumvent the ban on nine-pin bowling that was placed by all states except Texas. However, ten-pin bowling was not banned by any state. I don't see any difference in the two sports other than the number of pins, so I think any reason applicable to one should be ap... |
If you steal a candy bar does de minimis apply? Why or why not? What’s about other forms of crime in general? |
Why doesn’t the maxim of de minimis apply to shoplifting or other petty crimes, or does it? |
I received an email from my ISP(Spectrum) saying that I received a copyright infringement notice. I read through the whole thing, but I don’t know what to do next. Am I in trouble, do I need to pay, or is it just a warning? This is my 1st notice. |
I got a copyright infringement notice from my ISP. Am I in trouble? |
In the 1800s, ten-pin bowling was invented as a way to circumvent the ban on nine-pin bowling that was placed by all states except Texas. However, ten-pin bowling was not banned by any state. I don't see any difference in the two sports other than the number of pins, so I think any reason applicable to one should be ap... |
International status of Batman & Robin photo, Public Domain USA? |
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