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Why wasn't the attorney general's fraud lawsuit against Trump thrown out for lack of standing?
Often I read about civil court cases that get thrown out because the person(s) filing the case had no direct involvement or were not affected in the case. The judges in these cases often note that the correct parties need to file the suit in order…
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Why are Hollywood studios permitted to collectively bargain with employees, and what are the limits of this apparent antitrust exemption?
Employers are generally not allowed to coordinate in any way which limits the normal competition for employees. Further, trade associations are not generally permitted to act in ways which would limit the competition for employees among member…
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Is my employer allowed to make me work without pay?
As the title says: A coworker and I had recently made a mistake at work. In response to this, our manager decides we have to work for two extra hours on our next shifts unpaid. Is this legal?
I work in the State of Georgia in the US, by the way.
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What was the original idea behind the practice of courtroom wigs?
English judges and barristers have for a long time had to wear wigs. What was the intended implied message by the object aesthetic? What was the look of a judge or advocate wearing that type of courtroom wig intended to evoke about the character,…
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How does one prove paternity if the father has an identical twin?
Lets say Alice gets pregnant and claims she slept with Bob and he is the father. She wants a paternity test to prove it. The problem is that Bob has an identical brother, Billy, who has the exact same genetics. A paternity test can prove one of…
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Is it considered kidnapping if an underaged teenager willingly goes with someone else without the permission of their parent or guardian?
I have often read about kidnapping charges being brought against a non-custodial parent during divorce or against an individual when a teenager runs away from home with their respective boyfriends or girlfriends.
In criminal law, are the wishes of a…
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How to discover/be aware of changes in law that might affect oneself personally?
I just stumbled upon this article, where it talks about a recent law change:
Norway banned Russian citizens or companies from flying drones or other aircraft in the country on 28 February
I can easily imagine that, while vacationing in Norway, I…
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If vampires were real, what would one who broke into someone's home to drink their blood be charged with?
This question is of course entirely hypothetical, but I am curious as to what crimes would be applicable in this situation. Alternatively, you could interpret the question as: If someone pretending to be a vampire broke into someone's home, drained…
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If a man is raped, resulting in pregnancy, and the woman chooses to carry the child to term, is the man still responsible for child support?
Inspired by Is it true that men are forced to pay child support for children they didn't consent to have?
Let's say Alice rapes Bob and becomes pregnant. She then carries the child to term, against Bob's wishes. Can she then compel Bob to pay child…
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If applied in the United States, what is the most obvious legally functional difference between the British and American "mirandizing" phrase?
In the United States, police must read your rights regarding police questioning as shown below1:
“You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you…
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What crimes did Rosenbaum commit when he engaged Rittenhouse?
The jury has found Kyle Rittenhouse not guilty of murder of Joseph Rosenbaum based on the defense's claim that he acted in self defense.
Given the facts outlined by this NPR article, it appears that the strongest evidence for such claim comes from…
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What was the relevance of 'crossing state lines' in the Kyle Rittenhouse case?
It seems to be a common talking-point that the now exonerated Kyle Rittenhouse did something wrong by 'crossing state lines' to attend the BLM demonstration in Kenosha that led to the subsequent shootings of three of the protestors.
What, if…
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Is the requirement to have positive attitude discriminatory?
Many companies list "positive attitude" as a requirement for the candidates, including job positions that have nothing to do with customer service or management (for which jobs it could be reasonably justified).
However, some people have major…
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Is it legal in the USA to pay someone for their work if you don't know who they are?
Let's say you go on a freelancing platform and hire a designer to make a website for you. They never reveal their real name, photo or location and payment is requested via Bitcoin. The job completes successfully and far as you've concerned you've…
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Can a university make rules about students' lives outside campus?
I recently noticed that my university has a Covid-related policy stating that students are not permitted to attend public gatherings off-campus. Today, they officially stated that students breaking this rule can be expelled. The institution is…
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