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Is it legal to use a company name that has one word trademarked in the UK?
Is it possible for legal action to be taken in the UK, for example if the word
FormatA
has been trademarked, and then someone else starts up a company called
FormatA Diagnostics
Even if the ...
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Will I have to pay for training if resigned before probation?
I am based in UK. About 4 months ago I started a job that turned out to be different to what I expected. Responsibilities are below my qualifications and ambition; I was basically sold dreams during ...
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In the United States, when can someone legally search my personal laptop? (Government or private security)
Unlike the United Kingdom, U.S. citizens don't have an explicit right to privacy in the Constitution. Although there are implied privacy rights within "penumbras" of the Bill of Rights this has ...
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Is republishing social meta tag's content permissible for commercial use?
Is it legal to do the following (which Facebook and Twitter do for commercial use): embed social meta tag's public content (such as pictures) on a website for commercial use, linking back to the ...
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Is downloading YouTube videos legal?
I've always been under the assumption that doing such was illegal. I don't see any difference between downloading music from YouTube and downloading music from The Pirate Bay.
Apparently, there is ...
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Can a school provide preferential treatment for one allergen and not another?
Our daughter is allergic to dairy milk. We provide her almond milk at home, however our school has told us we cannot bring in almond milk due to concerns about nut allergies, and that we should ...
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When a criminal statute is repealed, are those still held under it automatically freed?
How was this handled in the past when things were decriminalized, e.g. homosexuality? Is there an automatic process that guarantees freedom for those held under an abolished law, or does this have to ...
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What is the legal take on the trolley problem?
From the Wikipedia page on the trolley problem:
There is a runaway trolley barreling down the railway tracks. Ahead,
on the tracks, there are five people tied up and unable to move. The
trolley ...
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What are the legal implications of "finding" money?
What luck! You found $1M in a suitcase while hiking in the wilderness. Because you are a law abiding citizen, you diligently report all your found money to the IRS. No one, including yourself, has any ...
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What are the Powers of the office of the United States Vice President?
The Constitution lists the powers of the Vice President as President of the Senate and provides him or her a tie-breaking vote. Also the Vice President is granted powers under the 25th amendment to ...
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Can someone more wealthy than me bury me in legal fees?
USA Federal Law -
I have a company worth about $6m. I got on the bad side of a person with a company worth well over $750m (with attorneys on staff). The CEO threatened to bury me in an endless sea ...
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Not for profit sole trader in UK
I run a group in the UK on meetup.com which offers free walks/hikes in my local area. There are over 200 "members" but I am the only organiser of walks. I don't charge my members and expenses ($15 ...
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Can embedded software be patented in the EU?
I know that no software can be patented in Europe. But what if I use software in an electronic board, and introduce that hardware? Can that be patented?
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Can I attack a VPS I am renting?
I live in France and I would like to know if it was legal to attack the Virtual Private Server I am renting in the US.
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In New York, how long does a 16-year-old have to get new working papers?
Say a worker is approaching his 16th birthday. Is there a grace period to get the required new working papers? If not, is it possible to get the new working papers while the person is still 15? How ...
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Too restrictive IP transfer
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) ...
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Fringe case of naturalization and dual citizenship (United states)?
So I've given a look over State Department policy and am unsure about exact actions that can result in revoked citizenship.
From here it seems naturalizing with intent to lose citizenship in another ...
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Legality of creating bot accounts in Facebook/Twitter/Instagram
I am a programmer and have a job offer to create a script that will automate the creation of a Bot Farm. So my boss wants me to develop a program to mass-create Facebook/Twitter/Instagram accounts.
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What are the benefits of a incorporating vs. operating an LLC?
I'm in California, but have been told to Incorporate or become an LLC in Nevada.
Is there any reason to do this out of state, other than cheaper renewal fees?
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Legality of using album artwork from freecovers.net
I am building an online store for a vinyl company and I want to create an application to help them add cover artwork to their store. Am I legally allowed to use the artwork from freecovers.net on ...
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Can a mayor or a Common Council issue a temporary no trespassing order at an unsafe location?
Related question: How is an area deemed unsafe and needing to be cordoned off?
An individual property owner can set up No Trespassing signs at the required intervals, and then law enforcement can ...
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How It is with sharing content on Facebook
Facebook Terms of Service contains (3.8.2015) the following text in section 2.4:
When you publish content or information using the Public setting, it means that you are allowing everyone, ...
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Is there any legal requirement to use the phrase "you've been served", as seen on television and in movies?
Many American television shows and movies who have a character who is being served some kind of legal documents will have them handed some papers and then being told "You've been served".
Is this a ...
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Under U.S. Law, what does "Notwithstanding" mean?
I am being asked to sign an non-disclosure agreement and one of the sections focuses on the ownership of any "works" (defined broadly to include everything from ideas to tangible products) which I ...
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Can you request Deferred Disposition in Austin TX after pleading Not Guilty?
Is it possible to request Deferred Disposition in Austin, Texas, on a moving violation (pdf) (2013), after having plead Not Guilty (and possibly having moved for Discovery)?
Could this be done at any ...
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How ironclad are businesses's terms and conditions?
I was wondering how binding my websites Terms and Conditions are.
I specify a few things there, including a return policy and terms of use.
I am in California. I'm starting to sell to the U.S. and ...
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Can you get Discovery on an Austin TX traffic citation before requesting a trial / appearance?
In Austin, Texas, you are given several options for an alleged traffic speed violation, which, other than the Request Trial and the Pay options, include a Driving Safety course option, and a Deferred ...
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Is there any legal provision in India that bans watching obscene material in private?
So far as I understand, Sections 292, 292A, 293 and 294 of the Indian Penal Code specifically criminalize circulating obscene material, unless such material is intended as art, education.
Is there ...
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Will the Iran nuclear agreement become a treaty if passed?
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Will the agreement between the United States and Iran regarding their nuclear program become a U.S. treaty if passed by a simple majority of Congress?
My understanding is ...
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What is the effect of saying "we reserve our (client's) rights" when writing to another party to a dispute?
In communication between parties to a dispute, the phrase we reserve our client's rights is often included. I've only ever seen this used by solicitors acting for a client in a matter, but I would ...
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What is the purpose of including "without prejudice" in communications between parties?
In communication between parties in legal matters, the phrase without prejudice is often included. I've also seen it used in the phrase without prejudice, save as to costs.
What is the purpose and ...
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Can I swap two IMEIs that I own?
I'm aware that cloning IMEIs and swapping them to bypass a blacklist is illegal, but can I legally swap the IMEI on two phones that I own?
Both of these phones are "clean," meaning neither of them ...
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Can I use the ® symbol in the play store for a trademark registered in the Benelux?
When publishing an app in the Google Play store, I would like to use the ® symbol for the name of a product that is not registered as a trademark in the USA, but it has been registered as such in the ...
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What is a "printed computer program" from a legal perspective?
When asking a computer scientist, I received a clear answer: does not exist. However from a legal perspective, "printed computer programs" do exist and a can be chosen as a class for CTM registration.
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Kidnapping if two children run away, and one turns 18?
So let us say that if there were two minors that ran away together.
If one of them turns 18 after they have run away, could the 18 year old be arrested for kidnapping?
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How is an area deemed unsafe and needing to be cordoned off?
How is an area deemed unsafe and needing to be cordoned off?
Would it be the person at the top of the law enforcement agency (police chief or sheriff) who would make the decision that a particular ...
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Copying a website's set of options when developing a new one
For example I want to create/develop new booking.com
All the options from booking.com will be used on this one.
I don't plan to steal the code or design, I will code and design it from scratch ...
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Implicit lottery: what if there is no prize?
I often receive emails asking me to do something in exchange of potentially getting some prize (e.g. Amazon Gift Card).
Example 1:
A great bonus is that if you download Riffiti in the next 48 ...
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Mens rea in hypothetical "illegal" abortion
Consider the following hypothetical scenario. I recognise that it very likely to never occur, but I am interested more in the technical implications than in any actual possibility. Additionally, while ...
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Protection on deposit for home buyers
Is it legal for a real estate agent to accept a deposit on a house and then hold an open house for that property in NSW Australia?
Also is it legal for the real estate agent to raise the price on the ...
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Carrying a concealed filet knife in Colorado
Webpages like Colorado Knife Law and others list Colorado law pertaining to concealed knives as such:
These knives are illegal to carry concealed:
All knives less than 3.5 inches are legal.
All ...
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Can a school punish you for appearing in court?
My friend missed an assignment in school because of a mandatory court summons. The teacher gave him a failing grade, and overall his grade dropped 3 letters for something he couldn't control.
I'm ...
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Copyright of cartoon characters in a mobile app
I'm developing a mobile application and inside it, I have some customization options. I was interested in using designs, colors and ideas based on famous cartoon characters. For example: Wolverine's ...
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Can fiction "fail" to be defamatory if it is "less bad" than the actual facts?
In the year 2000, Fox TV produced a rather embarrassing show called "Who Wants to Marry a Multimillionaire." Insiders know who did what within the show, but suppose someone produced a fictionalized ...
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Can a bailiff seize items belonging to a debtor's spouse or children when executing a writ of seizure?
When a writ of seizure and sale is executed against a debtor, how does the bailiff establish ownership of items that could be co-owned or bought by other family members staying in the residence. Do ...
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Can a F1-visa student have income from renting his or her apartment?
I know the international students (F1-visa) are limited when it comes to work (max 20 hours/week on campus job).
However, are they allowed to have other sources of income in US? Is renting his/her ...
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Is it lawful for naturopaths to present themselves as doctors in the US and Canada?
Some naturopaths put "Dr." in their title (without completing a medical or any other doctoral degree). Is that legal?
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Would courts sentence differently if we used a different numeral system? [closed]
I hear a lot in the media about people sentenced to go to jail especially for a number of years divisible by 10.
Does our numeral system affect it? If we used base 7 (so "10 years" will mean 7 ...
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When does one become a "founder" of a business?
When does one become a "founder" of a business? For example, would it be when work on the business starts or when the business is incorporated? Such events could be years apart.
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Do UK citizens have a right to legal advice?
As a British citizen: If I can't afford to pay a solicitor to get legal advice, am I entitled to free legal advice from the government?
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