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Why are there distinct burdens of proof in civil and criminal cases?

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Can defamation involve a non-believing third party?

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False advertising against seller's interest

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Are perpetual contracts enforceable?

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What is the legal source of the banned immigrants list?

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Can I be tried for something that's a crime in another state?

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How can testimony not be hearsay

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Are there doctrines of contract law that limit potentially open-ended liability?

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Can you take back a gift?

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What does “cause” mean in this law?

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Feb 22 '17 at 0:14 user6726 128k

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Is there liability for pure accidents?

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What protection against a perjury prosecution does a hostile witness have?

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Under what rule do bills etc. die (US Congress)?

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Is there a list of SCOTUS decisions by “side”?

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What are my privileges, as opposed to my rights

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The 4th Amendment and case law relevant to police power for arrests without a warrant

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Mar 4 '16 at 21:10 user6726 128k

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How low is the bar for “legitimate government interest”?

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What makes someone a “principal officer of an executive department”?

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Is there case law supporting the view that literary themes are protected by copyright?

copyright licensing

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Can a business unilaterally change a contract?

contract-law

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Are there limits on unreasonable claims by an attorney?

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Jun 8 '17 at 22:57 ohwilleke 89.9k

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Can results from a criminal conviction be transplanted into a corresponding civil case?

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Do any US laws restrict ownership?

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Does a merger clause nullify implied terms?

copyright licensing terms-of-service

Oct 7 '16 at 22:43 user6726 128k

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Can you be compelled to testify in English?

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What is your liability in case the terms of software license are mis-stated?

copyright licensing innocent-infringement

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Is “regulation” defined at the federal level?

united-states regulations

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Why would I be subject to liability for negligently poking a person's eye out?

liability negligence tort

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28 Questions

Why are there distinct burdens of proof in civil and criminal cases?

Can defamation involve a non-believing third party?

False advertising against seller's interest

Are perpetual contracts enforceable?

What is the legal source of the banned immigrants list?

Can I be tried for something that's a crime in another state?

How can testimony not be hearsay

Are there doctrines of contract law that limit potentially open-ended liability?

Can you take back a gift?

What does “cause” mean in this law?

Is there liability for pure accidents?

What protection against a perjury prosecution does a hostile witness have?

Under what rule do bills etc. die (US Congress)?

Is there a list of SCOTUS decisions by “side”?

What are my privileges, as opposed to my rights

The 4th Amendment and case law relevant to police power for arrests without a warrant

How low is the bar for “legitimate government interest”?

What makes someone a “principal officer of an executive department”?

Is there case law supporting the view that literary themes are protected by copyright?

Can a business unilaterally change a contract?

Are there limits on unreasonable claims by an attorney?

Can results from a criminal conviction be transplanted into a corresponding civil case?

Do any US laws restrict ownership?

Does a merger clause nullify implied terms?

Can you be compelled to testify in English?

What is your liability in case the terms of software license are mis-stated?

Is “regulation” defined at the federal level?

Why would I be subject to liability for negligently poking a person's eye out?