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Are computer programs copyrightable work?

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Is asking users to waive GDPR compliance a legal way of escaping GDPR data handling requirements?

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If an american is attacked or discriminated by his status as american, is he protected by anti discrimination laws?

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Is it legal to sell/Trade Bitcoin for Cash in USA, Virginia?

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What prevents the DOJ from charging Democrats in Congress under U.S. Code § 2383?

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Can any portion of an american state declare independence from its state and create a new state?

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answered Dec 21 '19 at 17:24 Nate Eldredge 11.6k

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What's the purpose of large judgments against a defendant that clearly can't pay?

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Are editable word documents ('.docx' files) accepted in court as evidence?

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Acknowledgement of guilt

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modified Dec 22 '19 at 14:56 Serg Z. 243

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What body is the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) accountable to for aviation security functions?

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is it illegal for users to store money on a website?

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Speak different language on trial

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Is a debt owed by an adult who is supported by parents recoverable?

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Can a School Keep a Child from their Parents, as a byproduct of discipline? (USA)

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Are the abbreviations “IANAL” and “TINLA” legally valid substitutes for their full forms?

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modified Jan 8 at 10:10 Dale M♦ 75k

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What happens when evidence comes to light outside the Statute of Limitations period?

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modified Dec 26 '19 at 19:58 Tim B 131

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Getting the bodycam video from NYPD for a traffic violation

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answered Jan 15 at 23:51 A. K. 2,110

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If a potential suspect wishes to speak to the police and can't afford a lawyer what is the safest way to do so?

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Is it legal to preferentially hire men instead of women because women can get pregnant?

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Is it legal to pay a contractor cash?

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Is it legal for police in California to use a hidden microphone?

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Is it illegal for me to take my mail out of my neighbors mailbox

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Double Jeopardy with grooming

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answered Jan 8 at 19:17 ohwilleke 62.3k

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How much latitude does an attorney have in a deposition?

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modified Jan 13 at 18:06 Iñaki Viggers 17.7k

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Why would a company choose to make a “Pledge” or “Covenant not to Sue” instead of simply licensing a patent?

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What Iowa law states that a leased tenant cannot kick out a non-leased occupant/squatter

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Discrimination against male cheerleaders

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Is NASA content public domain?

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Can a private individual issue receipts?

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modified Dec 26 '19 at 10:52 Greendrake 6,465

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Could someone lacking a name be put on trial?

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If I discover information about a company through personal investigation can I act on it without being guilty of insider trading?

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Marking up a driver's license

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Isn't all fraud criminal?

criminal-law

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What should I reply when someone ask about their GDPR information against a cold marketing email?

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If you receive a gift is that scamming anyone?

police

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Does this sound like I should get a lawyer and does anyone have any suggestions for what lawyer?

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Can individuals spend money acquired in settlements that include an NDA?

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In the United States, how is the legal process different if a crime is committed IN court?

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Are skill game tournaments gambling?

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Living in permanently growing debt to your own company

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Rape video on phone

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Is targeted killing legal?

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Should an “add on” charge of “resisting” be automatically dropped if the main charge is acquitted?

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Ought store compensate me $100 for paying mover to return mattress of wrong size?

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Can my landlord force me to sign an agreement whereby I'd have to pay their legal fees?

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