The charity I volunteer with want me to set up a photography competition with a prize or prizes to be determined. Anyone can submit an unlimited number of entries (within reason) and the winner(s) will be decided by judges appointed by us. We'll display the photos on our website. What kind of legal warning do I need to provide on the competition entry page to safeguard us? Can I use some kind of standard template?
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posted by Kirn
on May 21, 2012 -
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After two months of dodging me, my former employer is agreeing to pay me my last $1000 paycheck "in installments." Should I accept, or continue on to court?
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posted by joechip
on Oct 4, 2011 -
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Does gifting a download coupon from an LP sleeve to someone else constitute copyright violation?
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posted by milk
on Sep 7, 2011 -
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Legal Curiosity Filter: I have a legal question, but I don't need legal advice. I have a friend who is being sued. She is clearly innocent and the allegations against her is a lie. Her lawsuit is actually kind of a joke in our circle of friends because what is alleged is so blatantly false and easily disproved. And yet the lawsuit has been going on for two years now! How long can a lawsuit be dragged out in court when the accusing party is clearly dragging their feet and trying to force some kind of settlement?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 5, 2010 -
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IANALFilter: What legal rights does having an invoice grant a
buyer?
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posted by Neale
on Oct 21, 2009 -
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What's the right way to offer to purchase a short sale home in Arizona?
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posted by gummo
on Apr 17, 2009 -
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YANAL filter: Quick question about United States trademark law and fair use of logos on a website.
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posted by fvox13
on Apr 23, 2008 -
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My marriage of ~10yrs is on the ropes. My wife is suing for divorce, and (among other less important things) wants full custody of our beautiful youngsters (ages >4 and <10). There's more inside, but here are my specific questions: 1) I have reason to believe she is having an affair. Does her alleged adultery, if proven, give me any leverage with regards to custody? 2) What other ethical ways are there to ensure I at least get joint physical and legal custodianship?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 6, 2007 -
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Got a speeding ticket that may cost me my license. But wait! Happened in State A, I live in State B, and my license is from State C, where I used to live. And there are small errors on the ticket. Is there hope?
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posted by CommonSense
on Mar 27, 2007 -
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Is there any sound legal reason why people use IANAL after posting an opinion about a legal matter? Supposing there is, is IANAL enough? If someone was led to believe YANAL but YKWYWTA (you know what you were talking about), could you still be sued for negligent misstatement if someone followed your opinion to their detriment? Shouldn't the disclaimer be stronger?
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posted by vizsla
on Feb 2, 2007 -
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If a bunch of kids decided to have a snowball fight on my lawn, near my drive way and if one of them gets hurt. Can they blame me? It's my lawn, but surely it's not my snow. I shovel my drive way but I do not encourage kids to come and have fights.
posted by phyrewerx
on Dec 16, 2005 -
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IANAL, so I need your help. At what point does a small activity group with some money in the bank need to worry about attracting IRS attention?
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posted by Mom
on Jul 25, 2005 -
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FreeLegalAdviceFilter: What's the difference between a "contract" and a "letter agreement"?
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posted by ook
on Jun 10, 2004 -
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