Most Popular
1500 questions
13
votes
3 answers
Is it against a Terms of Service/End-User License Agreement to not read it?
In many Terms of Service/End-User License Agreements, there is a statement either as art of the confirmation check box to agree to said agreement and/or as a part of the agreement itself that says something along the lines of "Please read this…
1a28934
- 125
- 1
- 10
13
votes
2 answers
Can my UK debt be collected because I have to return to US?
I am a US citizen residing on a UK work visa and due to a horrible work environment I have decided to resign. Due to the limitations of my visa I am only allowed to work for this specific company in the United Kingdom which means I'll have to return…
Kevin
- 233
- 2
- 5
13
votes
1 answer
Are there consequences for not filing a DMCA (any country)
Awhile ago, I linked someone to a fansite of people who read his indie fiction and he cursed me out because there were illegal copies to his work on it. He told me that he was legally bound to file DMCA's now because if he didn't, he would lose the…
user1316538
- 133
- 4
13
votes
4 answers
What prevents someone from claiming to be the murderer in order to get the real murderer off?
Say someone is on trial for a murder they committed. During the trial, one of the witnesses, a friend of the defendant, admits that it was actually they who were the killer. It seems that this would be enough to create reasonable doubt and get an…
GendoIkari
- 253
- 2
- 8
13
votes
2 answers
Why do prisoners spend so long on death row?
In the USA, once appeals have been exhausted, why do prisoners spend so much time on death row?
My personal opinions on death penalty aside, I would expect that once the sentence is final, it should be carried out without much further delay.
Ciclon Saramil
- 131
- 1
- 1
- 3
13
votes
3 answers
Understanding trademark infringements in a world where many dictionary words are trademarks?
How does one even create the title of an app when basically most nouns in the English language have been trademarked?
When and when isn't a trademark valid?
For example, I was surprised that even the word corgi and jets are trademarked! Jacuzzi…
ina
- 269
- 2
- 8
13
votes
3 answers
Does killing witnesses before trial suppress them?
If a witness is killed, or dies, before formally testifying at a criminal trial in what manner, if any, can his relevant statements be admitted or used against a defendant?
For example, if sworn testimony has been recorded can that be admitted? …
feetwet
- 22,409
- 13
- 92
- 189
13
votes
2 answers
What is it called when a country's laws apply to its citizens outside the country?
Suppose that a European country X (e.g. Germany) has a law against adults sleeping with people under the age of 16. Such a law, in this instance, would apply to anyone in German territory.
But suppose the law was that a German citizen isn't allowed…
Libra
- 6,720
- 5
- 28
- 56
13
votes
5 answers
Firearm provision in lease agreement
I'm a university student and I shoot skeet on the weekends. Currently getting ready to sign an apartment lease for next year and I noticed this clause. Section C is the part I am confused about, as it involves roommate terminology and is worded in a…
Ben Roux
- 141
- 1
- 4
13
votes
2 answers
Is the prohibition of narcotics mandated by an international treaty?
Possession of narcotics is of course illegal in many jurisdictions. Recently there has been talk of relaxing or eliminating prohibitions on the sale and possession of drugs.
Are there any international treaties or supranational legislation that…
Flup
- 3,064
- 1
- 23
- 38
13
votes
1 answer
Is it legally required for districts to be contiguous?
I was reading about Shaw v. Reno, a case about a congressional district that was altered on the basis of the race of its voters.
Is there a law (precedent or statutory) which requires congressional districts to be contiguous? I was thinking that you…
Nick ODell
- 681
- 5
- 13
13
votes
2 answers
Is it legal to buy second-hand vinyls?
I live in a town that has lots of second-hand stores that sell second-hand vinyl records, tapes, etc, for incredibly low prices.
I recently bought the soundtrack from A Clockwork Orange for 1 dollar on a vinyl record.
I believe the right holders…
MicroMachine
- 647
- 7
- 14
13
votes
2 answers
What legal standing do non-compete clauses have in employment contracts?
Almost every job I have ever held has a non-compete clause, lasting for up to a year after I leave a particular organisation, prohibiting me form delivering similar services on behalf of a competitor.
Are these clauses actually valid in a court of…
Rory Alsop
- 357
- 4
- 17
13
votes
4 answers
What would be required to prosecute a person attempting internet fraud in Nigeria?
I've recently been emailing back-and-forth with a spammer from Nigeria. Background: After he spammed RPG.SE, I decided to have a little fun emailing back and forth with him Here's a transcript of our conversation.
He is attempting to get me to pay…
Mithical
- 254
- 2
- 9
13
votes
1 answer
Can an employer force a salaried employee to take a sick day if employee has worked 40 hours?
My friend works for a company that is regularly asking for 50 hours of work a week from her. She recently had to take the day off due to illness, and the manager made a statement making it sound as if he expected her to use some of her very limited…
dsollen
- 10,179
- 7
- 59
- 116