The 2nd law of thermodynamics (entropy theory) has been applied to information theory, economics, natural selection and human behaviour. How do I relate it to software projects? [more inside]
posted on May 10, 2008 - 13 answers

My partner is graduating from law school and I'd like to get a really nice gift for her. The caveat: she's adamant that she doesn't want a briefcase. Any ideas? [more inside]
posted on May 7, 2008 - 21 answers

Can my great aunt make a $12,000 gift to me, my wife, and each of our two kids (for $48,000 total) without incurring the gift tax? [more inside]
posted on May 4, 2008 - 12 answers

I noticed a well known food related domain name is available. What's the deal if I register it? [more inside]
posted on May 3, 2008 - 14 answers

Any tips on how to up my chances of getting into a top law school? I'm shooting for UCLA or UC Berkeley. [more inside]
posted on Apr 29, 2008 - 20 answers

Give me your best guess for what 3rd year associates make in small (1-10 person) for-profit firms in DC? [more inside]
posted on Apr 28, 2008 - 5 answers

Questions about character and fitness standards for bar admission. Are they going to let me be a lawyer? [more inside]
posted on Apr 28, 2008 - 33 answers

Where can I find information about laws in Virginia related to tattoo removal? [more inside]
posted on Apr 27, 2008 - 4 answers

Is there a precursor to Moore's Law for internal combustion engines? If so, can you provide details, please?
posted on Apr 24, 2008 - 7 answers

Do debt collectors have to pay a fee if they call you after you have had an attorney contact them? [more inside]
posted on Apr 24, 2008 - 5 answers

Where does a will get executed if I die somewhere other than where the will was written? [more inside]
posted on Apr 14, 2008 - 4 answers

Contractor telling me outrageous lies. In writing. What are they guilty of? Lots more inside. [more inside]
posted on Apr 12, 2008 - 9 answers

I was told to falsify information at my job and then fired for it a year later. I received no training regarding the form that I was told to change and had no idea that it was considered a legal document. Do I have any recourse here or am I just a dumb rube who got played by higher-level bastards?
posted on Apr 12, 2008 - 21 answers

Hypotheticalcriminalfilter: if someone was allegedly caught committing fraud against another person (specifics to follow) what would the exact legal charges be (felony fraud/misdemeanor fraud, etc.) and what would the likely sentence be if that person had charges filed against them and was found or pled guilty? [more inside]
posted on Apr 9, 2008 - 13 answers

I'm wondering about variations in the enforcement of marijuana laws. Specific question within: [more inside]
posted on Apr 8, 2008 - 25 answers

I've been offered a new contract/consulting job where I would be paid not by the hour or for a specific deliverable, but at a flat weekly rate. Under this arrangement, how might I make intellectual property distinctions between works that will belong to this client, and outside works I may do for myself or others? [more inside]
posted on Apr 8, 2008 - 12 answers

About to graduate from law school, planned to go right to work at a firm, got a last minute opportunity to interview with a magistrate judge in US District Court. OK, so I know what the Magistrate judge does, but day to day, what does his clerk do? Really, anyone with first hand experience (or second hand, even): is there much time to see the proceedings in court, are you doing paperwork all day, are you drafting parts of opinions or just doing research. I know much of this is individual depending on how the judge runs his courtroom, but what kind of year might one expect to have in terms of hours, workload, job satisfaction, type of work, etc.
posted on Apr 3, 2008 - 6 answers

What are the most interesting conferences related to technology/Internet law or policy? You can include things that are tangentially related but would still be very helpful or cool to attend for someone interested in this area (e.g. Defcon).
posted on Apr 2, 2008 - 2 answers

I'm considering urban planning as an alternative to law school. Do any planners/lawyers have feedback/advice on this? [more inside]
posted on Apr 2, 2008 - 24 answers

Is there a California law on the books that dictates compensation for using a personal car for work related activities? Various Google searches give me endless personal injury attorney links. Thanks!
posted on Apr 1, 2008 - 3 answers

Will the Korean doctor rob me blind?? Here's the long and short of it... my father is the doctor that pioneered tumescent liposuction. he teaches his techniques to other doctors on a regular basis and manufactures the tools and equipment involved with the procedure. Recently, a doctor from Korea, I'll call him Dr. Lee, took my father's course and liked it so much that he expressed an interest in teaching the course in Korea and to sell my fathers products in his courses. My father is very interested, but feels concerned that he must submit all of his technical files to Dr. Lee so that he can submit them in an application to the Korean FDA for approval. [more inside]
posted on Mar 27, 2008 - 9 answers

If I buy an original piece of artwork, from the artist, without a written contract, who owns the copyright? [more inside]
posted on Mar 24, 2008 - 13 answers

How can I get a digital copy of my own DNA? How much will it cost? Is the cost likely to become reasonable any time soon? [more inside]
posted on Mar 24, 2008 - 19 answers

Am I too old to go to law school? I'm 33 and . . . [more inside]
posted on Mar 24, 2008 - 19 answers

I have to take the July New York Bar and am having a dilemma. [more inside]
posted on Mar 23, 2008 - 6 answers

Can anyone tell me the percentage of children of illegal immigrants who attend college? Specifically in Texas. We are arguing the HB 104 (in state tuition bill) in my government class and I need to know how many children of illegal immigrants who were not born in the US actually attend institutions of higher education....
posted on Mar 22, 2008 - 12 answers

Back before the internet, how long would it take for legal decisions to be published, and how quickly would a lawyer be able to find out about new decisions? I'm hoping for the recollections of some of you older lawyers, but primarily I would love to find a printed resource for this type of information. I've been looking and looking and can't seem to find the info anywhere. I am looking at the late 80s-early 90s. I've looked for law review articles, caselaw, and general internet info on this subject and can't find anything. If a lawyer relied on a case in 1989, how long after a case reversing it was decided would it be published?
posted on Mar 22, 2008 - 9 answers

Legally, what would you call refusal to adhere to city/government by-laws to fingerprint or background check volunteer workers? I imagine it's a fairly serious crime. Location in Canada preferably, but US examples welcome. [more inside]
posted on Mar 21, 2008 - 14 answers

IMAL Filter: So I am volunteering to go to mediation today. What can/should I do to get the most favorable outcome? [more inside]
posted on Mar 19, 2008 - 2 answers

Estate disbursement question -- screwed? [more inside]
posted on Mar 17, 2008 - 9 answers

I am applying to take a state bar exam. The application asks "Have you ever been reprimanded, sanctioned, disciplined or suspended or expelled from a college, university, or law school?" I was kicked out of a summer "pre-college" program at a major university while I was in high school. Does this need to be disclosed? [more inside]
posted on Mar 12, 2008 - 21 answers

Some friends and I are into Urban Exploration. We're photographers who enjoy this subject quite a bit. We've been considering writing a book of pictures and a few stories of various sites we have done. I am curious if anyone knows the legal ramifications of publishing such a book? The idea is there would be pictures of sites we did not have permission to photograph. These are sites where 'no trespassing' signs have been clearly posted and alternative measures have been used to gain entrance. Note:: No breaking and entering or burgulary methods were used. Available entrances only. This question is on the legality of publishing said book, please no flames or discussion on the legal issues surrounding urbex itself. Thanks in advance.
posted on Mar 11, 2008 - 11 answers

Hidden among various other breathtakingly evil clauses, part 13 of the Comcast Agreement for Residential Services says that if the customer doesn't opt out within 30 days of receiving the dense legalese, he gives up the right to sue Comcast in a public court. But (in clause 15g), Comcast maintains the right to sue the user any time they like. Is this stuff enforceable? YMOMNBAL
posted on Mar 11, 2008 - 14 answers

I am considering consigning my artwork to a gallery in Florida and there is one point in the contact I am not sure how to interpret or change. [more inside]
posted on Mar 10, 2008 - 4 answers

Does it become legal to use a person's image without their consent or knowledge, as long as you put a black bar over their eyes and don't use their real name? I cannot afford to talk to a lawyer about this. [more inside]
posted on Mar 8, 2008 - 16 answers

Can anyone recommend a good prepaid legal plan?
posted on Mar 7, 2008 - 8 answers

Technological loopholes to religious law? [more inside]
posted on Mar 7, 2008 - 23 answers

Am deciding between three law schools. One school offered me the least amount of money, and that school is lower in ranking than the other two. I do like the school and its location. What is a sincere and appropriate way to ask the admissions people for more (or equal) money to attend their school than the other two I am looking at? What is the best way to go about asking? Advice? Thank you!
posted on Mar 6, 2008 - 15 answers

Can you think of any examples of "jawboning" from history? [more inside]
posted on Mar 6, 2008 - 4 answers

Taking the LSAT Freshman year? [more inside]
posted on Feb 29, 2008 - 22 answers

Can I run a criminal law practice out of my apartment? [more inside]
posted on Feb 27, 2008 - 23 answers

Are there any copyright infringement issues to using a Rubber Stamp Image that I purchased on my website? [more inside]
posted on Feb 27, 2008 - 17 answers

How do I legally change my name in the state of South Carolina? [more inside]
posted on Feb 21, 2008 - 7 answers

I am interested in pursuing a degree in law. There are no law schools where I live and am too settled to uproot. What do mefites think about online law programs? Legitamacy, practicality, etc? Any suggestions on one over another? Personal experiences? One other complication is I live in Louisiana (where our law code is a little bit idiosyncratic). Does this affect national online law school choices? TIA
posted on Feb 20, 2008 - 19 answers

Can the British just sail right up the Mississippi? [more inside]
posted on Feb 18, 2008 - 15 answers

Remember my previous question regarding a noisy upstairs neighbor in our condo complex? Its gotten worse. [more inside]
posted on Feb 18, 2008 - 29 answers

Can incorrect and speculative family history be corrected on my medical records? [more inside]
posted on Feb 17, 2008 - 4 answers

Have you dealt with an illegal eviction notice in Los Angeles? [more inside]
posted on Feb 15, 2008 - 11 answers

What would a person have to do in order to get a one year jail sentence in the California penal system. [more inside]
posted on Feb 15, 2008 - 18 answers

Prosecuting someone for a crime that someone has already been convicted of? [more inside]
posted on Feb 14, 2008 - 13 answers