I am looking for dog bite cases in which both the person and the dog are injured.
posted by Scottk
on Feb 19, 2006 -
4 answers
StockOptionFilter: Who gets the signed original documents, and who gets the photocopies? Does it matter?
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posted by sgarst
on Feb 2, 2006 -
6 answers
Obligations of an executor of a will: If I'm named the executor of a will, and that will dictates all sorts of needlessly complex things like "form this trust" and "disburse these funds over 27 years", am I stuck with all that work?
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posted by Merdryn
on Feb 2, 2006 -
15 answers
A friend of mine from Ireland did some things that were a tad bit illegal when he lived in California about seven years ago. Now I live in California, and he's considering visiting, but he's worried. Should he be?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 30, 2006 -
13 answers
I run a t-shirt site, and have received a "cease and desist" letter from Chuck Norris's lawyers. Anyone have experience with something like this? What are my rights?
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posted by thebbxx
on Jan 30, 2006 -
30 answers
I just opened my mailbox to find a large envelope from the U.S. Census Bureau stamped with this friendly notice: The
American Community Survey Form Enclosed -
YOUR RESPONSE IS REQUIRED BY LAW
What's the worst that could happen if I don't respond?
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posted by slhack3r
on Jan 27, 2006 -
24 answers
HR Question: My company currently pays 100% of our health insurance premiums, even for dependents. However, due to rising costs, they must amend this. The current plan is to cover 50% of the health insurance premium, including dependents, the employee to cover the rest. The kicker and question I have about the legality is this:
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posted by psususe
on Jan 26, 2006 -
27 answers
My friend is traveling back to the US to deal with her estranged 83 year old acid-casualty father’s deteriorating health and living situation. Can she be held legally responsible for his debts?
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posted by zaelic
on Jan 19, 2006 -
13 answers
Scenario: Linda, an author, is at a party. Linda says that she is writing a book about near-death experiences. Sarah, a guest at the party, says, "Oh, I had one!" and proceeds to recount her experience to the assembled guests. Linda finishes writing her book and includes Sarah's story in it, using Sarah's real first name and some details from Sarah's life (profession, husband's first name and profession, Sarah's religious background). Is Linda legally allowed to do this without changing Sarah's name in the published book? Did Sarah waive her right to privacy by telling the story at a party? What about Sarah's personal details, which were not revealed at the party, but known to the author because of their shared social circle? Legal citations are appreciated.
posted by xo
on Jan 7, 2006 -
25 answers
For the lawyers out there: if a family physician has never performed (or offered to perform) a yearly rectal exam on a 50+ year old, are there possible grounds for malpractice if the patients develops rectal cancer 10-15 years on? Does the fact that the patient is part of a population that has an increased risk of developing colorectal cancer matter?
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posted by greatgefilte
on Jan 5, 2006 -
14 answers
I am watching ITV's
Midsomer Murders at the moment, wherein Detective Chief Inspector John Nettles just heard that a 20 year old student Aidan is told he will inherit £100,000 if he reaches 21 as a non smoker.
Are these Will clauses legitimate in UK law? Or are they a convenient dramatic device, long superceded in legal practice?
posted by dash_slot-
on Dec 30, 2005 -
8 answers
Recently, a nice-sounding girl posted in a local forum, asking for help over Christmas. She needed someone to come to her house and feed and administer a pill to her cats while she's away. Fearing an unscrupulous individual may try to take advantage of her (as this is a public forum), and genuinely feeling generous and helpful this Christmas season, I offered myself for help.
One small thing: I want to prepare a legal document ahead of time to ensure that both of us are protected in the event of a break-in or other calamity, and I need help!
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posted by Imperfect
on Dec 13, 2005 -
31 answers
What do "publishing rights" entail? Game maker Acclaim is
selling off publishing rights to over 200 games, and I was wondering what I'd get if I bought the rights to one. Basically: If I set up some kind of collective donation site, and we bought the rights to a game, could I then creative commons or public domain license it's content, or just the production (DVD, CD, etc)?
posted by zerolives
on Dec 5, 2005 -
6 answers
Expat American hates money, inherits share of house, perhaps $100,000. Do I need an accountant, a lawyer or something else to advise?
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posted by planetkyoto
on Dec 2, 2005 -
12 answers
My fiancée and I are travelling to her country this Christmas to visit some friends and her family. I am a US citizen and she is Moldovan. She is a grad student at my university here in the US. As she is from a non-EU Eastern European country, there is a chance that she may not be allowed entry into the country due to some technicalities, even though she will have received another valid F1 visa. If she is denied entry in the airport, what can I do? Am I allowed to see her, arrange for her flight home or contact a lawyer before they force her out?
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posted by vkxmai
on Nov 29, 2005 -
17 answers
I have a co-worker who is Orthodox Jewish. Our Christmas party this year is being made mandatory.
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 23, 2005 -
61 answers
Electronic Signatures: Is a html web form with a checkbox and associated text a valid electronic signature?
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posted by jba
on Nov 16, 2005 -
10 answers
What are the legal implications of re-publishing full-text entries from another site's RSS feed? Planet sites do it for mostly legitimate purposes, and spam-logs do it for, well, spammy purposes. But are there any laws that apply? The
US copyright code doesn't assume the information is already freely available on the internet, so it seems like a grey area.
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posted by Geektronica
on Nov 14, 2005 -
13 answers
is there a standard "terms of use" that i can use for a website that should legally cover use of my website.
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posted by tnai
on Nov 10, 2005 -
4 answers
I would like to start a Comic Book Encyclopedia (Which I am calling, for lack of a better name, "Heropedia"), using mediawiki as the engine. I've been a comics fan forever, and a contributor to wikipedia. It's a great project, and I dig it a lot. However, I think branching off into a seperate project would be good for a subject with as much ephemeral information as comic books. My question is, can I use the infromation in Wikipedia pertaining to comic books, as long as the text of my site is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License?
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posted by zerolives
on Oct 24, 2005 -
4 answers
A project of mine has inovlved me creating a number of Sudoku puzzles. What is my position with regards to copyright? I have created, from scratch, a program that builds Sudoku grids. I don't actually build the grids myself, my program does. Do I still hold copyright on the generated grids?
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posted by gaby
on Oct 15, 2005 -
22 answers
A few years ago, I ignored a summons to jury duty (U.S. District Court, if that's relevant). I didn't intentionally shirk my civic duty. I just completely forgot to deal with it promptly. Am I in a lot of trouble? What's the best way to handle this responsibly and avoid any unpleasant surprises?
posted by anonymous
on Oct 11, 2005 -
10 answers
What are our options in this fairly unique exchange-student situation, where a family member is being denied access to our local school?
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posted by Invoke
on Oct 10, 2005 -
10 answers
How do you give written notice so that it seems more casual then a legal matter.
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posted by bigmusic
on Oct 6, 2005 -
5 answers
I want to put company logos on my resume so it's easier for recruiters to parse. Is it legal to use company logos like that?
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posted by lpctstr;
on Oct 6, 2005 -
23 answers
A good friend of mine is seeking to resign from her middle school teaching job at the end of this quarter. I have a lot of teacher friends, but the question I have has so far been unanswered. Her contract has no provision for voluntary termination, doesn't mention resignation at all, and goes so far as to say that any breach of contract (the terms of which specify a duration of a full school term) may result in heretofore unspecified damages. This is in Illinois.
I know that YANAL (you are not a lawyer), dear reader, but the quandry remains: What happens when a teacher quits mid-year? Are there usually lawsuits involved in such cases? Are teachers really required to stick out an entire school year to avoid getting hauled into court for breach of contract? Any other gotchas?
posted by Merdryn
on Oct 1, 2005 -
12 answers
Is there a good online source for generic legal-ese? I am starting a business and I need to draft corporate bylaws, stock certificates, and a terms of service agreement. I would like to do this without involving a lawyer, if possible.
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posted by nyterrant
on Oct 1, 2005 -
6 answers
Chicago, IL: Can a property owner be held liable if somone is injured while trespassing?
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posted by suitcase
on Sep 30, 2005 -
9 answers
BusinessLiabilityFilter -- Do we need product liability insurance for our start-up mail order business that sells repackaged craft supplies to kids?
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posted by acoutu
on Sep 23, 2005 -
12 answers
What can you do if you live in a concrete building and need emergency access to your bathtub connection but have a neighbour who blocks access?
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posted by acoutu
on Sep 14, 2005 -
21 answers
In an Allstate commercial I have seen, the narrator tells a tale of a car that smashes into a house. The narrator continues to explain that the family got sued by the driver of the car.
Can any lawyer-types out there explain to me how this is legally possible?
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posted by itchie
on Aug 30, 2005 -
17 answers
What has been the impact of the expanded powers of eminent domain in the US on people attaching deed restrictions to property in an attempt to preserve natural/undeveloped areas? IE: are these restrictions basically worthless now if a business enterprise wants to use your wet land as a cooling pond or clear cut your valley for condominiums? Links to analysis or articles?
posted by Mitheral
on Aug 25, 2005 -
3 answers
Recourse Filter: I bought a product from a Canadian company. I realized upon it's arrival that it’s incorrect and was falsely advertised. Discussions with the company haven’t went well at all . Advice and suggestions on the possibility of getting things corrected?
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posted by peewee
on Aug 23, 2005 -
6 answers
I'm a freelance web developer who was recently fired by a client, had the amount of my invoice debated, and decided, for a couple of reasons, to write it off as a loss and tell them not to pay me anything. Today I got a check in the mail; do I cash it?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 21, 2005 -
17 answers
Help a bunch of idiots start a business maybe - advice required on how to go about it.
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posted by Leud
on Aug 18, 2005 -
3 answers
A friend of mine purchased and downloaded a CD image of Windows XP; complete with activation keys. According to him, it was perfectly legal.
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posted by KevinSkomsvold
on Aug 12, 2005 -
19 answers
Yoink! John Walkenbach (
J-walk) wrote a cute little thing for his site about something called
Wifi Speed Spray. Recently he was alerted that not only had someone completely stolen his idea and
put it in a ebay auction, they took the artwork and all. When John contacted
the seller to ask him to cut it out, the guy refused, claiming that John couldn't prove he was the author. What does one do in the information age when someone completely rips you off, claims credit for what you wrote, and refuses to admit any wrong doing?
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posted by crunchland
on Aug 11, 2005 -
14 answers
What is the legal state of using the names of local businesses, locations, politicians, and "people of import" in a work of fiction?
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posted by Netzapper
on Aug 8, 2005 -
9 answers
