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Can a part time lecturer in a public university be still a public figure?
Is a part-time lecturer of a public university (without quarterly renewed and without any benefits) still a "limited public figure"?
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Is it illegal to borrow cryptocurrency without consent?
Suppose I obtain the ability to access someone else's cryptocurrency. For the sake of the question let's assume the means by which this ability was obtained wasn't itself illegal, e.g. I overheard ...
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What is 'Cross' about Cross-Examination? Why was it chosen?
Source: Ontario Small Claims Court - A Practical Guide (2011), p. 12.
(ii) Cross-examination of the Plaintiff
§1.32 Following the direct examination of the plaintiff, the defendant or his
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Can I use facebook,twitter,linkedin,github icons in my app?
There are a lot of websites on which I login. Many websites offer sign up through fb, twitter, Github etc. I find it difficult to remember through which social account I signed up on a particular ...
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When a party is taken to court for defamation that already occurred, what is the request to the judge to do?
There was an incident where my employer claimed I did something (which I didn't do) that led to someone getting injured. They seemed to have investigated the issue internally but came to the wrong ...
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What is meant by "dependent parent" under EU law (Free movement rights)?
What is meant by "dependent parent or even dependent grandparent" under EU Free movement rights of Union Citizens (and to bring their non-EEA family with them)? Grandparents are more likely ...
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Is it illegal to make an account on 'DarkNet' marketplaces (which provide illegal goods for purchase), but not actually make any trades?
i know this might be a goofy question, but i wanted to ask here, i am thinking about making tutorial videos on tor because it fascinates me, and i wanted to find out if it's illegal to create accounts ...
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Frustration of Tenancy Agreement (Covid-19) [closed]
My daughter is out of the country for about 6 weeks returning Feb 10 at which time she will be required to quarantine for 14 days, not allowed to leave her suite or permit anyone entering. Her 1 ...
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Can an RSA private key be copyrighted? Would the publishing of such a key violate the DMCA 1021 provisions?
Let's say I have found the private key used to digitally sign executables that can be flashed into certain hardware.
If I made a tool that took any compatible binary as an input, and used that private ...
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Would keeping someone at home under fear of violence be abduction under Indian Penal Code section 364A?
IPC 364A states
Whoever kidnaps or abducts any person or keeps a person in detention after such kidnapping or abduction, and threatens to cause death or hurt to such person, or by his conduct gives ...
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Are courts obliged to act if they're aware of a violation, even if the parties are no longer interested?
(Not sure if the title is good)
Hypothetical case: Alice files a lawsuit against Bob, alleging some grievance. During the case it's established that Alice violated the law first, causing Bob to take ...
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What are the minimum requirements for obtaining joint custody in Arkansas? [closed]
State: Arkansas.
A parent wishes to obtain joint custody for a 3-year-old child. What are the minimum requirements for the following:
Apartment: Is it necessary for a parent to have a 2-bedroom ...
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Will a court order be taken out for this? Could the FBI get involved in something like this? [closed]
I had 3 gmail accounts (where I had the same generic random first name and other words and random letters that I was made to put in to get them). None of them contained no personal information of mine....
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Millions of people suddenly disappear without a trace. Legally speaking, are they dead?
Millions of people around the world provably and literally vanish at exactly the same moment. Their bodies simply no longer exist instantaneously. In many cases, this is witnessed, quite often by ...
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What are the rights of the software owners if their software is used to make money?
Let's assume that I have an iPhone and
I tell how to use it (e.g. how an app is downloaded, how a photo is taken),
I mention about its functions, features (e.g. how a contact is created, how Wi-Fi is ...
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In the USA, is it still legal to create a website to connect sex providers with clients?
A few years ago I believe this was outlawed? Can anyone confirm?
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Is Encrypted Intellectual Property still considered Intellectual Property?
TL;DR I posted a question yesterday; the answer to which gave me a new question:
Is Encrypted Intellectual Property still considered Intellectual Property in most (or, relevant) cases?
Here's some ...
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Recruitment / Employment Law on agency introduction dispute
I have been working with this client for 3 years and recruited a number of permanent staff for them (recently there has been changes in their management). A month ago I submitted a candidate cv to the ...
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Which kind of lawyer does a hacking and spying victim need? [closed]
In the event that someone hacks your devices in order to let people on the internet spy on you every day, which kind of lawyer do you need to attack the situation? Based on what's being done and how ...
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Is it legal to take something you didn't know was yours?
John Doe saw James Smith's car sitting in James's driveway and decided to steal it. He walked up onto the driveway (trespassing) and broke into the car and stole it (theft). What John didn't know was ...
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Can patents for an invention expire? If so, how? If not, how can I get permission to borrow or buy it?
So I'm building a type of guitar that already has a patent on it. I had the idea originally but went online to see if anyone else had come up with the same idea and yes the invention had already been ...
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Why must claims against the police for human rights act breaches be brought within 1 year? [closed]
The standard limiation period is 6 years. So why are human rights act breaches - supposedly more serious than other matters - confined to one year?
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Has the defence of 'speed is relative' ever been used in court?
On the road we may often see signs on how fast we can go on that road, but there is an ambiguity in all signs, in what frame is the sign saying? Hence, in a way, all road signs could be argued to be ...
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What is the effect of FTT judges also “being” county court judges by virtue of s5(2)(t) CCA1984?
Under section 5(2)(t), County Courts Act 1984, judges of the tribunals are stated to be also judges of the county court. What does this mean in terms of effects? What consequential implications does ...
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Do you have to give attribution if an image falls under Creative Commons?
Do you have to give attribution if an image falls under Creative Commons? Let's say you're sharing it on social media and you're not getting money out of it. Is it fair use even if you don't credit ...
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Filling a complaint to compel arbitration?
The concept of filling a motion to compel arbitration in response to a lawsuit is well known. Less known is the option of filling court proceedings to compel arbitration as a complaint - even when no ...
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Can Person 2 press charges?
Person 1 harasses Person 2 for three days.
Person 2 dumps Person 1's personal belongings onto floor.
Person 1 attacks Person 2 with wrestling, hair pulling, hitting and kicking.
Person 2 responds, ...
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Is any of the free law programs in Germany arranged or attendable online?
This question arose out of the answer given by Volker Siegel to this question.
Is it possible to establish admission online to without personal attendance or attend online after regular admission?
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May I legally work in a restaurant with typhoid if the employer knows?
I contracted Typhoid while visiting family in Central America for a funeral. I work minimal wage at a restaurant/arcade preparing food, and cannot afford to miss work. My boss will not allow me paid ...
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How did international/colonial jurisdictions deal with the combination of law and equity?
It seems to me based on preliminary consideration that as the majority of the British empire gained independence from colonial rule after WWII, the U.S. is perhaps at least somewhat unique in gaining ...
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Marketing using GMail [closed]
I purchased a database of bulk emails.
Now, planning to make some profit from it.
Can I use Gmail as my marketing mail id and send advertisements?
Is this Legal?
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What offences are punishable by death in Canada in 2022?
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It is possible to charge with, convict of, and sentence for serious offences at any time, even 120 years later.
The punishment is determined by checking the punishment at two points in time: ...
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Hypothetical scenario in which an innocent person is involved and dragged in
Let's suppose that a person, who has no longer anything to lose and willing to drag an innocent along with him, sends money to an innocent via bank, calls the innocent person by telling them "I sent ...
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What does this mean exactly?
IT IS ORDERED that all records relating to such arrest and subsequent discharge, including associated bench warrants, pursuant to the above referenced
section be expunged and destroyed and that no ...
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Do undercover/plainclothed police (ever?) wear bodycams? Or be required to be on CCTV?
Is it another question or part of asking this, but are undercover/plainclothed police (ever?) required to be on CCTV?
Some of these people are very talkative, verbal, expressive, often cursing/...
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Would a website that catalogs every possible sequence of letters violate copyright?
Suppose I created a website that cataloged every possible sequence of letters in order.
You would start with the letter "a", could swipe right to read "b", and further to find &...
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GDPR liability for data that is no longer under the developer's control
Let's say AdMob is used in a mobile app. AdMob collects data and transfers it to Google. There is no longer any access possible to the data by the developer. Is the app creator liable for Google's ...
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Breaking/entering/theft charges
What would be all possible charges that could be filed in this scenario:
A person breaks a window, enters the house through the window, takes $1000 worth of computer equipment, and leaves through a ...
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Legal Doubts Regarding Park Rules
In the middle of night I suddenly remembered a time when I went to play soccer at a local public park. This park has only one soccer field that was unfortunately closed. We didn't know why it was ...
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How can a person sue oneself?
Either in USA California or in India (choose whichever you like) can a person sue oneself back for damages? Has anyone ever defamed themselves and then sued themselves for defamation?
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Is it legal to mail a non-explosive "glitter bomb" to myself to dissuade a mail carrier from tampering with my packages?
Every single package my mail main delivers is ripped open. Once, I ordered stamps on line. The mailer was ripped open & the stamps gone. Paperwork still there though. He claimed it got ripped in ...
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What tactics can a juror use to get excused from jury duty?
Being a jury is a very low paid job. Most people are busy. Many cannot leave their bizs.
So, I would expect many people do not want to be a jury.
Can I pretend that I am a libertarian that knows ...
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It's illegal for me to drive in Texas because I don't have insurance?
I live in New Hampshire where car insurance is not required so I don't have it. I just heard that it is illegal for me to drive in Texas because I don't have insurance and that if they stop me they ...
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Why are some obvious fraudster not in jail? [duplicate]
Why do some people that commit fraud is not in jail?
In How would the law in US handles private investigation like this? there is obviously plenty of evidence that a fraud has occured.
I check What ...
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What content is banned in Germany in WhatsApp profile pictures?
There is an image being published in the internets which shows that, allegedly, in German city of Paderborn having the letter Z and the Russian flag in your WhatsApp profile is a violation of section ...
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Is it legal to watch or steam region-restricted shows or movies?
I know some websites that offer some shows and videos legally and free. The only disadvantage is that they don't offer it in my area or region.
According to U.S. law, is it okay or legal to use VPN ...
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Can I sue If I was served a real burger after requesting a veggie burger
My husband and I were served a meat burger after requesting a veggie burger.
I specifically asked what were the ingredients in the veggie burger. The district manger happened to be in the store, ...
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If an app is built on a GPL Operating System must it also be GPL?
If an app is built on a GPL Operating System must it also be GPL?
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How to get current insurance information from car owner of son's hit-and-run charges
A month ago I had a hit-and-run on my property and car, and a few hours later they were found at his mother's house. Car owned by mother, driver is her adult son. Mother finally gave investigating ...
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Have a child but reduce the risk of child support [duplicate]
Lets say a Man and a Women agree to have a child. But the Man want's to make sure that before they have a child the man is granted full custody over the child and that the women can never file for ...
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