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In general some legal documents must be signed. So what determines whether a signature on such a document requiring to be signed is valid or not?
More specifically, is a signagure that is completely illegible invalid, or does a signer have more or less total latitude to define what their own signature looks like, ho... |
Is it necessary for a signature to be reasonably legible on a legal document? |
This is about the [Carlsen–Niemann controversy][1] asked about previously:
1. https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/86939/why-dont-courts-punish-time-wasting-tactics
2. https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/85546/how-can-magnus-carlsen-a-norwegian-be-sued-for-defamation-by-hans-niemann-in-m
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Unli... |
Would it be / have been unhelpful for Hans Niemann to bring up Magnus Carlsen's own cheating? |
Is there any specific law that it is necessary to present identification when checking into a hostel, because since you are living amongst others, there might be a variety of interpersonal issues, and in some ways, the private/residential sphere and the public sphere are in the same place?
(Any country, but curious ... |
Is it legally required to present ID when entering a hostel? |
Raphael pays a tenancy deposit on behalf of Timothy, who lives in a property for a 12 month tenancy. Who should the deposit be returned to at the end of the tenancy? |
If a tenancy deposit is paid by one other than the tenant (ie, a Relevant Person), who does the deposit less deductions get returned to post-tenancy? |
Another answer on [this question][1] refers to the "fringe on the flag" category of arguments. What is the "fringe on the flag" argument?
[1]: https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/119/does-the-gavel-have-a-legal-significance-or-is-it-purely-ceremonial?rq=1 |
What is the "fringe on the flag" argument? |
> Would it be / have been unhelpful for Hans Niemann to bring up Magnus Carlsen's own cheating?
No. Proving someone's history of cheating may be valid for attacking the cheater's *credibility*, something that a jury ponders as part of its fact-finding (more specifically, when pondering that person's sworn testimony)... |
Your question is essentially this:
- consider a defamation lawsuit in which A alleges that B falsely stated that A did X
- also consider that B has done X in the past
- is it of any relevance to A's defamation suit that B has done X in the past
[tag:canada]
Defamation is *prima facie* proven if B's statement w... |
Any intelligent/educated guesses by people who perhaps work more or less full time as lawyers as to how much time it would have taken the judge to research and to write up all of the precedents and to address all of the different aspects of the vexatious party's peculiar quirks would be welcome. Alternatively, are ther... |
How much effort could have gone into composing the judgement for Meads v. Meads? |
This seems like such a simple question, but I cannot find an answer.
What defines a court of law in the US?
Is it the court building itself? Is it wherever the judge chooses it to be? Is it a defined address? Can a federal judge set up shop in a state or local court and it be legal? |
Is it possible to add up multiple years small losses (let's say $200 lost each year in the period 2015-2021) and harvest them altogether in one year (in this case $1400 in losses for 2022)?
|
I created an android app. It doesn't collect any user data except sharing some required (by using ADs) to third party companies like Google.
Now I'd like to add in-app purchase in my app (managed by Google Play). Does it give me any additional legal requirements to add something to my privacy policy or anywhere else?... |
#### I know what [instructions](https://www.legalsecretaryjournal.com/instructing_counsel) to a barrister are, BEFORE court.
>When it is appropriate to use a barrister, the barrister is sent ‘Instructions' (when asked to give an opinion on a case) or a 'Brief' (if the barrister is to appear in court). Good instructi... |
In court, what does a barrister mean by "May I take instructions?" in court? |
#### I know what [instructions](https://www.legalsecretaryjournal.com/instructing_counsel) to a barrister are, BEFORE court.
>When it is appropriate to use a barrister, the barrister is sent ‘Instructions' (when asked to give an opinion on a case) or a 'Brief' (if the barrister is to appear in court). Good instructi... |
Speaking to a judge in court, what do barristers mean by "May I take instructions?" |
#### I know what [instructions](https://www.legalsecretaryjournal.com/instructing_counsel) to a barrister are, BEFORE court.
>When it is appropriate to use a barrister, the barrister is sent ‘Instructions' (when asked to give an opinion on a case) or a 'Brief' (if the barrister is to appear in court). Good instructi... |
When speaking to a judge in court, what do barristers mean by "May I take instructions?" |
Your question is essentially this:
- consider a defamation lawsuit in which A alleges that B falsely stated that A did X
- also consider that B has done X in the past
- is it of any relevance to A's defamation suit that B has done X in the past
[tag:canada]
Defamation is *prima facie* proven if B's statement w... |
I patronized the Krusty Krab once and ordered something very complex. My burger was supposed to contain pickles, which it did. However, I said there were no pickles and asked for (and received) a refund on that basis. Is that a crime? |
In order to get a refund, I lied about not getting pickles on my burger. Did I commit a crime? |
For instance the deities (or gods) from Japanese, Roman, Greek, Hindu etc. mythologies. Can they be used in modern times without authorization from any copyright holders? |
Are deities from classic mythology free to use? |
If you were in Washington state, perhaps. It is not [criminal fraud][1], which is limited to impersonation, forgery and various acts related to "instruments". It could be [theft][2], which (RCW 9A.56.020(1)(b)) is
> By color or aid of deception to obtain control over the property or
> services of another or the val... |
If you were in [tag:Washington] state, perhaps. It is not [criminal fraud][1], which is limited to impersonation, forgery and various acts related to "instruments". It could be [theft][2], which (RCW 9A.56.020(1)(b)) is
> By color or aid of deception to obtain control over the property or
> services of another or t... |
A book publishing contract typically starts with an author who owns a copyright and licenses it to a publisher for the term of the copyright. The publisher (or the literary agent) sends royalty checks to the author. (I'm using royalties as a stand-in here for all the various obligations the publisher typically owes und... |
When an author sells the underlying copyright to a third party, where does the publisher now send the royalties? |
I am not a lawyer and new to this sites section.
Can I revoke a grant on usage, of a copyrighted work? (not licensed)
Say I give permission to someone to use my copyrighted work. After some time I change my mind, for whatever reason, can I explicitly ask the grantee to stop using my work? Despite the fact that I ... |
I'm trying to understand the direct meaning of the Fourth Amendment as best as possible. The Amendment states the following (emphasis added):
> The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, **against unreasonable searches and seizures**, shall not be violated, and **no Warrants ... |
Before Terry, did the Fourth Amendment require a warrant for all searches and seizures or only the "unreasonable" ones? |
It seems arbitrary that it seems to conventionally refer to one rather than the other, but is actually even more confusing that it refers to barristers rather than solicitors when one typically seeks advice from a solicitor by consulting them for their opinion of the legal position, and not from a barrister. By the tim... |
Why does the term "counsel" typically refer to barristers rather than solicitors? |
I was in a thrift store the other day and came across a cast-iron cookie skillet. It was in the shape of Darth Vader's helmet and had a relief of the face. I had to buy it and make Darth Vader chocolate chip cookies. The Dark Side never tasted so good!
Looking at the cookie skillet - there was none of the origina... |
> was the idea that all searches and seizures, reasonable or otherwise, require a warrant?
No.
> The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated.
This means that unreasonable searches are prohibited. A prohib... |
Presumably one of the parties had brought the case and (at least initially) had to pay the claim/application fee to the court, whether or not they were later reimbursed. In total, when all was said and done, how much money did the courts receive in respect of this case?
This is perhaps driving toward a larger questi... |
What court fees were payable in respect of the case Meads v. Meads? |
I have recently finished a work in which one of the chapters is based upon a translation of a nineteenth century document in which I have made use of an online translator. Where the translator seemed to be at fault, I have done the translation myself; though in the end, the major portion of the whole translation used i... |
Attributing the Assistance of an Online Translator in a Book---Is It Necessary? |
I have recently finished a work in which one of the chapters is based upon a translation of a nineteenth century document in which I have made use of a free online translator. Where the translator seemed to be at fault, I have done the translation myself; though in the end, the major portion of the whole translation us... |
Attributing the Assistance of an Online Translator for a Book's Chapter---Is It Necessary? |
Using software generally does not entail any legal requirement to acknowledge the use of that software, and would only arise as a licensing condition. Google services, including Translate, are subject to certain [terms of use][1] especial the part about what [they expect of you][2]. They do not impose any requirement r... |
This is about the [Carlsen–Niemann controversy][1] asked about previously:
1. https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/86939/why-dont-courts-punish-time-wasting-tactics
2. https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/85546/how-can-magnus-carlsen-a-norwegian-be-sued-for-defamation-by-hans-niemann-in-m
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Unli... |
Could it be / have been unhelpful for Hans Niemann to bring up Magnus Carlsen's own cheating? |
Your question is essentially this:
- consider a defamation lawsuit in which A alleges that B falsely stated that A did X (and it is not contested that B made the statement)
- also consider that B has done X in the past
- is it of any relevance to A's defamation suit that B has done X in the past
[tag:canada]
I... |
Your question is essentially this:
- consider a defamation lawsuit in which A alleges that B falsely stated that A did X (and it is not contested that B made the statement)
- also consider that B has done X in the past
- is it of any relevance to A's defamation suit that B has done X in the past
[tag:canada]
#... |
Your question is essentially this:
- consider a defamation lawsuit in which A alleges that B falsely stated that A did X (and it is not contested that B made the statement)
- also consider that B has done X in the past
- is it of any relevance to A's defamation suit that B has done X in the past
[tag:canada]
#... |
This is about the [Carlsen–Niemann controversy][1] asked about previously:
1. https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/86939/why-dont-courts-punish-time-wasting-tactics
2. https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/85546/how-can-magnus-carlsen-a-norwegian-be-sued-for-defamation-by-hans-niemann-in-m
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Unli... |
Would it be / have been unhelpful for Hans Niemann to bring up Magnus Carlsen's own cheating? |
Pursuant to a previous question, about a case where the courts seem to have incurred a significant loss in hearing it, what is the general/average position?
For example, many types of routines matters may be decided in a 5 or 10 minute hearing during a block listing, and they may cost upward of $100/£100. I imagine ... |
Do courts generally run at a loss, run at a profit, or generally break even? meads |
I live in UK, and I have a full-time job with a salary that makes me a higher rate income taxpayer. Additionally, I am registered as a sole trader: I operate a software-as-a-service website, and I provide access to it for a fee. Because I already have a high salary from my main job, the income from my website is taxed ... |
I live in UK, and I have a full-time job with a salary that makes me a higher rate income taxpayer. Additionally, I am registered as a sole trader: I operate a software-as-a-service website, and I provide access to it for a fee. Because I already have a high salary from my main job, the income from my website is taxed ... |
This is about the [Carlsen–Niemann controversy][1] asked about previously:
1. https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/86939/why-dont-courts-punish-time-wasting-tactics
2. https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/85546/how-can-magnus-carlsen-a-norwegian-be-sued-for-defamation-by-hans-niemann-in-m
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Unli... |
[In 21-22][1], "Other Premiums, Fees and Licences" collected by the Alberta's Ministry of Justice and Solicitor General totaled $28.1 million. This includes "fees for some of the services provided to the public, including: ... trial."
[In 21-22][2], Alberta's "Court and Justice Services" had operating expenses of $1... |
[In 21-22][1], "Other Premiums, Fees and Licences" collected by the Alberta's Ministry of Justice and Solicitor General totaled $28.1 million. This includes "fees for some of the services provided to the public, including: ... trial."
[In 21-22][2], Alberta's "Court and Justice Services" had operating expenses of $1... |
[In 21-22][1], "Other Premiums, Fees and Licences" collected by Alberta's Ministry of Justice and Solicitor General totaled $28.1 million. This includes "fees for some of the services provided to the public, including: ... trial."
[In 21-22][2], Alberta's "Court and Justice Services" had operating expenses of $190 m... |
As a follow-up to https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/88672/attributing-the-assistance-of-an-online-translator-for-a-books-chapter-is-it, and at the suggestion of @DaleM:
QUESTION: Would an author of a book who incorporates an English translation of an article which was first published in the 19th century (and... |
I live in UK, and I have a full-time job with a salary that makes me a higher rate income taxpayer. Additionally, I am registered as a sole trader: I operate a software-as-a-service website, and I provide access to it for a fee. Because I already have a high salary from my main job, the income from my website is taxed ... |
As a follow-up to https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/88672/attributing-the-assistance-of-an-online-translator-for-a-books-chapter-is-it, and at the suggestion of @DaleM:
QUESTION: Would an author of a book who incorporates an English translation of an article which was first published in the 19th century (and... |
> Are such transfers considered legal in UK?
Yes they should be fine.
Essentially, you've built a business. You can sell or gift it to anybody, including your wife.
So long as the income generated by the business is truly passive (as opposed to requiring your ongoing work effort), your wife simply profits from... |
Generally factual impossibility isn't a defence but are there other kinds of defences to criminal attempt and criminal preperation other than factual impossibility defence ? Also can factual impossibility defence apply to criminal preperation and conspiracy charges ? Or is it a prohibited defence generally in these cas... |
what are some common defences to criminal attempt charges? |
I have recently finished a work in which one of the chapters is based upon a translation of a nineteenth century document in which I have made use of a free online translator. Where the translator seemed to be at fault, I have done the translation myself; though in the end, the major portion of the whole translation us... |
A large part of BDSM lifestyle is the "SM" part - namely, a desire by two sides of a couple, to inflict pain on another, or have pain inflicted on them (if done right, obviously in a consensual manner, duh). Often, this is done in ways that would - outside the context of BDSM relationship - be classified as a crime (as... |
Can a person in BDSM relationship legally protect themselves? |
Please advise me with the following three situations:
1) situation one - there are two programmers employed by a company. One writes a source code of a computer program. Can the second one edit it? (modify the source code)
2) situation two - a person A hires a programmer to write a source code of a computer progr... |
Please advise me with the following three situations:
1) situation one - there are two programmers employed by a company. One writes a source code of a computer program. Can the second one edit it? (modify the source code)
2) situation two - a person A hires a programmer to write a source code of a computer progr... |
Please advise me with the following three situations:
1) situation one - There are two programmers employed by a company. One writes a source code of a computer program. Can the second one edit it? (modify the source code)
2) situation two - A person A hires a programmer to write a source code of a computer progr... |
In several jurisdictions, the *actus reus* of a criminal attempt is taking an act beyond mere preparation towards the completion of a criminal offence. What is the test for determining when an act is beyond mere preparation? |
For a criminal attempt, when is an act more than merely preparatory? |
Can a person write a contract with themselves? Say that a person works in a second-hand car store. Let's assume that the same person intends to sell their car. Can that person sign a one person contract, representing seller of a car and also representing an employee of a specific second-hand car store?
Thank you. |
I am a designer and a part time web developer. I recently designed a web UI for a pet project of mine and before going public consulted my legal advisor. To my surprise, my advisor recommended that I totally drop my idea as it would get me into trouble.
My design:
1. A website whose banner would have my worksta... |
Are objects such as Rubiks Cube and Smiley faces really forbidden for use? |
> Can a person write a contract with themselves?
Forming a contract with oneself would be pointless.
Contracts entails a premise known as *meeting of the minds*, which is a non-sequitur in settings that involve one person only and therefore notions such as counterparty, controversy, and so forth are false.
> C... |
Does adding an In-app purchase to my Google Play app require any additional privacy requirements? |
Suppose that a developer has created an android app. It doesn't collect any user data except that when a user clicks on advertisements, some information is shared with to third party companies like Google.
Now suppose the developer adds an in-app purchase feature to the app (managed by Google Play). Does this ch... |
I cannot be sure why your advisor has given the advice that s/he did. Note that when an IP lawyer says that something is "problematic", the lawyer may mean not "That would clearly be an infringement" but rather something more like:
> We might win a suit over that, but a plaintiff would have a reasonable case so we ... |
I can imagine funds being lost due to hackers or fraudsters stealing assets from an account, or simply an unreasonable brokerage institution refusing access to a customer of their assets. Does SIPC have any role in these scenarios, or is it just strictly limited to when a financially troubled brokerage institution gets... |
Does SIPC offer protection in any scenarios other than a brokerage firm being liquidated due to being financially troubled? |
[tag:united-states]
> There are two programmers employed by a company. One writes a source code of a computer program. Can the second one edit it? (modify the source code)
If these are regular preferment employees, then the code will be a work-made-for-hire (WFH) unless they have a contract that says otherwise. ... |
A large part of BDSM lifestyle is the "SM" part - namely, a desire by two sides of a couple, to inflict pain on another, or have pain inflicted on them (if done right, **obviously in a consensual manner**, duh). Often, this is done in ways that would - outside the context of BDSM relationship - be classified as a crime... |
Please advise me with the following three situations:
1) situation one - There are two programmers employed by a company. One writes a source code of a computer program. Can the second one edit it? (modify the source code)
2) situation two - A person A hires a programmer to write a source code of a computer progr... |
https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/tyre-nichols-bodycam-video-memphis-police-release/
"The videos show different angles of Nichols being pepper sprayed, **kicked in the head while being restrained**, punched and struck multiple times with a baton."
If Nichols is handcuffed in a prone position, under what circ... |
Was any statute violated when Tyre Nichols was kicked in the head? |
https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/tyre-nichols-bodycam-video-memphis-police-release/
"The videos show different angles of Nichols being pepper sprayed, **kicked in the head while being restrained**, punched and struck multiple times with a baton."
https://www.wdsu.com/article/body-cam-footage-released-of-tyr... |
What does "the amount of an advantage" refer to in "[the difference between the fair market value of the donated item and the amount of an advantage, if any, is the qualifying amount of a gift][1]"? Could someone please give an example? Thank you!
[1]: https://filingtaxes.ca/in-canada-how-much-money-can-you-gift... |
[In 21-22][1], "Other Premiums, Fees and Licences" collected by Alberta's Ministry of Justice and Solicitor General totaled $28.1 million. This includes "fees for some of the services provided to the public, including: ... trial."
[In 21-22][2], Alberta's "Court and Justice Services" had operating expenses of $190 m... |
Do courts generally run at a loss, run at a profit, or generally break even? |
Can I revoke a grant on usage, of a copyrighted work? (not licensed)
Say I give permission to someone to use my copyrighted work. After some time I change my mind, for whatever reason, can I explicitly ask the grantee to stop using my work? Despite the fact that I have previously (verbally) agreed for the grantee to... |
I am new to Law.SE.
Can I revoke a grant on usage, of a copyrighted work? (not licensed)
Say I give permission to someone to use my copyrighted work. After some time I change my mind, for whatever reason, can I explicitly ask the grantee to stop using my work? Despite the fact that I have previously (verbally) ag... |
A [previous question][1] was insufficiently focused, and this is the third part (see also [part 1][2], on establishing an appropriate jurisdiction, and [part 2][3], on establishing the type of claim and appropriate venue) of an attempt to break it up into several separate, more focused questions:
What would the lega... |
What type of legal action could be used to assert one's rights to funds held by a brokerage firm? |
A [previous question][1] was insufficiently focused, and this is the third part (see also [part 1][2], on establishing an appropriate jurisdiction, and [part 2][3], on establishing the type of claim and appropriate venue) of an attempt to break it up into several separate, more focused questions:
What would the lega... |
While the question seems to assume that express irrevocability clauses are effective, it is sometimes suggested that even these licences are revocable at will. This may depend on the licence being "gratuitous." For example, see:
* this [Software Engineering Stack Exchange answer](https://softwareengineering.stackexc... |
We eloped to Idaho in 2008. We have not seen each other since 2009.I live in Washington and she lives in Colorado.
Is there a way to get a dissolution of marriage without going through the divorce process?
There is one common child involved.he is 14 years old. We had a no contact order on the three of us from 200... |
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