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Can I be liable for vandalism if I have posted a political sign on the property?
I have posted a political sign on the front lawn of a house I am renting. The landlord has told me that if I don’t remove this sign, I will be liable for any vandalism occurring to the house, as he believes the sign might make the property a target.…
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Are lawyers permitted to advise what the best decision is likely to be?
I have engaged lawyers (who I have not dealt with before) to convey my property. New Zealand being "in lockdown" due to COVID19 has somewhat complicated the transaction. The advice I have received from my lawyers has been inconsistent due, I…
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Senate Impeachment rule change?
Although a 2/3 majority is required for the Senate to convict an impeached US President, some of the rules governing the Senate trial can be amended by a simple majority of the Senators.
Could a simple majority of Senators vote to make the…
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How can a different company make a sequel if the original game company goes bankrupt?
Say a game company goes bankrupt but another company wants to make a sequel. Is it possible for the other company to obtain rights to make a sequel?
Who would they even contact about this?
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Can US Supreme Court justices / judges be "rotated" out against their will?
In last night's US Presidential Debate, candidate and US Senator Bernie Sanders asserted the option of being able to "rotate" Supreme Court judges / justices to other courts. As quoted in The Hill:
"I do not believe in packing the court," Sanders…
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Can a police officer film me on their personal device in my own home?
A police officer was allowed into my home by another occupant before I arrived. During the encounter, I began recording the situation. After attempting to have me remove my sunglasses and stop recording, he pulled out his personal phone and began…
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Can an insurance company drop you after receiving a bill and refusing to pay?
In June of 2018, I had a dental procedure done that ended with a total cost of about $1400.
At the time, I was under my parents dental insurance. The dentist office confirmed my policy and claimed that I would pay 50% of the total cost and they…
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Arizona laws regarding ownership of ground glassware for chemistry usage
I was watching a YouTube video that included an interview with a Clandestine Chemist, and at the 8:50 mark, he states:
In Arizona, mere possession of ground glassware is a felony, if you're not a licensed chemist.
I live in Arizona, and I do some…
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Has a common law defence ever held water?
The UK is a common law country. It is a widely held belief of many people that statute Acts of parliament (i.e. most 'laws') only apply with the "consent of the governed"; and that one may be a "free man of the land" or a "Scottish Sovereign".
They…
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In California, if a baseball lands in my yard, is it legally mine?
Say some neighborhood kid was playing baseball and accidentally hit the ball into my yard. Theoretically, if I own the house or my lease permits, I have the right to control access to my yard and, therefore, access to the ball, even if I don't own…
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If my spouse gets arrested for domestic violence but I do not press charges, will that still be on his record?
First time I've ever called the authorities on my husband for Domestic Violence. He was arrested, however, I didn't press any charges, will it still be on his record?
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What is the meaning of "Individual-1"?
During the Cohen trial last night, Trump was described as "Individual-1." Now I know they weren't trying to hide who this "Individual-1" was because they deliberately said that Individual-1 became President in 2017, which narrows the possibilities…
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What can I legally do with abandoned cars I found on property I recently bought?
They were not seen while inspecting the property prior to sale, because it's a large property and mostly the same throughout. We looked at aerial photography, but it appears they were left there after the latest photography was done, which means…
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Someone has a video of me doing drugs. Is there legal protection against its release?
It's a bit like slander, except there is no false information. I wanted to Google whatever this may be called to see what my options are if this video is ever released. I'm stumped as to what to search for though.
A psychopath of a roommate in…
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Is there any way of having sex without risking jail in the United States?
I recently read a story about a 19 years old boy sentenced to jail and to be registered as a sex offender for 25 years for having sex with a 14 year old girl who lied about her age. The girl and her mother testified on behalf of the accused, saying…
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