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Can Hollywood discriminate on the race of their actors?

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If an adult is raped by a minor, is it statutory rape?

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Can you legally defend yourself against an attacking police officer?

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If someone removes a speed limit sign, can one still be ticketed for driving over the limit?

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Can a citizen be denied access to their own country?

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Offering money to potential witnesses in criminal proceedings

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Can high schools legally withhold transcripts when a student tries to apply to college?

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Is it illegal for police officers to delete video evidence of an arrest?

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asked Mar 21, 2017 at 3:25

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2 answers

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Is revoking citizenship for affiliation with a terrorist group a violation of international law?

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asked Feb 21, 2019 at 3:47

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Is it illegal to publicly share technical information discovered by tinkering, if information is used to modify the device?

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asked Dec 11, 2017 at 7:26

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Does antitrust law allow for a monopoly that strictly benefits consumers?

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asked May 10, 2020 at 20:59

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How do executives pay themselves $1 per year without running afoul of minimum wage laws?

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Under what circumstances can a military officer relieve a superior officer of command?

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asked Aug 25, 2020 at 14:39

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Are the premises of a consulate entitled to the same diplomatic protections as those of an embassy?

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asked Dec 11, 2019 at 13:16

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Do software developers typically retain ownership of work done OUTSIDE of work?

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asked Apr 6, 2017 at 6:34

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Is it legal to ride a bicycle with a self-installed motor around California?

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asked Aug 1, 2016 at 20:28

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Is defending someone being physically attacked self-defence or assault?

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The "self defense" defense but for pets

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asked Jul 28, 2020 at 16:48

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Do French labor laws allow for the firing of employees for scheduling disagreements?

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asked Oct 25, 2018 at 11:06

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California Recording Law - Do recordings need to be used as stated?

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Do arrestees have the right to private communication with a lawyer?

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asked Feb 8, 2019 at 5:40

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What are the implications of US LLC state and foreign entities?

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asked Feb 15, 2019 at 20:20

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For products shipped across state lines, who gets the taxes?

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asked Feb 15, 2019 at 23:19

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Is there any legal precedent for copyright to one's image when digitally recreated?

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asked Jan 6, 2017 at 15:43

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Can congressional leaders "expel" elected members of Congress?

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asked Nov 14, 2017 at 8:24

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Which members of the American government are required by law or tradition to live in a specific location beyond the President?

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asked Oct 23, 2020 at 2:08

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Is publication of classified information enough for a journalist to be compelled to reveal sources?

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asked Oct 22, 2020 at 6:49

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Can novel investable securities have intellectual property rights?

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asked Mar 23, 2021 at 19:01

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Can a seller/producer control future sales of a product?

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asked Nov 4, 2017 at 23:44

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Could an executive selling shares be considered a breach of fiduciary duty?

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44 Questions

Can Hollywood discriminate on the race of their actors?

If an adult is raped by a minor, is it statutory rape?

Can you legally defend yourself against an attacking police officer?

If someone removes a speed limit sign, can one still be ticketed for driving over the limit?

Can a citizen be denied access to their own country?

Offering money to potential witnesses in criminal proceedings

Can high schools legally withhold transcripts when a student tries to apply to college?

Is it illegal for police officers to delete video evidence of an arrest?

Is revoking citizenship for affiliation with a terrorist group a violation of international law?

Is it illegal to publicly share technical information discovered by tinkering, if information is used to modify the device?

Does antitrust law allow for a monopoly that strictly benefits consumers?

How do executives pay themselves $1 per year without running afoul of minimum wage laws?

Under what circumstances can a military officer relieve a superior officer of command?

Are the premises of a consulate entitled to the same diplomatic protections as those of an embassy?

Do software developers typically retain ownership of work done OUTSIDE of work?

Is it legal to ride a bicycle with a self-installed motor around California?

Is defending someone being physically attacked self-defence or assault?

The "self defense" defense but for pets

Do French labor laws allow for the firing of employees for scheduling disagreements?

California Recording Law - Do recordings need to be used as stated?

Do arrestees have the right to private communication with a lawyer?

What are the implications of US LLC state and foreign entities?

For products shipped across state lines, who gets the taxes?

Is there any legal precedent for copyright to one's image when digitally recreated?

Can congressional leaders "expel" elected members of Congress?

Which members of the American government are required by law or tradition to live in a specific location beyond the President?

Is publication of classified information enough for a journalist to be compelled to reveal sources?

Can novel investable securities have intellectual property rights?

Can a seller/producer control future sales of a product?

Could an executive selling shares be considered a breach of fiduciary duty?