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"Murder laws are governed by the states, [not the federal government]." Is Vivek Ramaswamy right?
United States presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy stated he doesn't support a federal ban on abortion, a practice which he understands to be murder, because the U.S. federal government doesn't regulate murder (emphasis added):
For years, I was…
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Is it true that the Chief Justice granted royal assent to the Online Streaming Act?
Within the first minute of this video it is asserted that, although the royal assent to Canadian legislation is normally granted by the governor general, in this case of the Online Streaming Act it was somehow done by the chief justice, Richard…
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Could a contract prevent someone from talking to the authorities?
Would a contract (such as an NDA or non-disparagement agreement) be enforceable if it prevents a person from talking to the authorities such as:
the police
the labour board
starting a lawsuit
responding to a subpoena
I noticed a common phrase in…
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Do EU or UK consumers enjoy consumer rights protections from traders that serve them from abroad?
Bob lives in Manchester, or alternatively in Lyon. He purchases a product or service from a vendor in the USA, or perhaps Timbuktu.
Do European or British consumer rights legislations bind the American/Malian trader to protect Bob, as the GDPR…
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How does copyrights work for mobile/web applications?
If a mobile/web developer creates an application like Uber, then sells it to a company, and the company also wants the copyrights for the application, what happens if after few months another company comes to developer and asks for a new similar…
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Personal Misconduct That May Result in a Lawyer's Censure or Disbarment
Is there some type of Code of (Personal) Conduct that lawyers in the United States must abide by under the penalty of either censure of disbarment? What personal kinds of personal misconduct might result in such penalties?
I am especially interested…
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Can two unique inventions that do the same thing be patented?
Let's say I get a patent issued for a process/formulation that cures a disease or treats damaged hair.
Can someone else come along and invent something that cures the same disease or repairs hair, but they found a totally different chemical,…
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What are some jurisdictions where a "no-strike clause" is illegal?
This paper (PDF file) gives the following example of a typical no-strike clause in a collective bargaining agreement in the United States (the paper is from 1984, so I'm not sure to what extent it reflects the current reality in the US):
The union…
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If a witness asks for their lawyer during a trial, how is it handled?
A criminal trial is going on. Andy the Attorney asks Walter the Witness some questions. After a while, Walter realizes he's been an idiot, and says he wants his Lawyer Larry.
How does the court proceed? Do they set up a second trial with Walter and…
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What happens to the possessions of a convicted person?
What happens to a person's assets, such as a vehicle, house, or company, when they are given a long prison sentence, such as several years or life? Are these items automatically turned over to the state, or does the individual retain the right to…
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Does copyright no longer apply if one cannot find the owner?
Suppose a work was originally published in France (and in French) , in 1940. Suppose the author (Georges Macron) died in 1980. Suppose it was translated into English, and published in English in 1955. and the translator (Francis Farmer) died in…
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Is it illegal to download passwords in bulk from the dark web to make a password checking tool to help people?
I remember some password managers like Google's would give me a warning about passwords that have been compromised.
My question is this. How is Google or any company able to see that the password I have chosen matches one that has been…
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Why do companies need to keep invoices for their business expenses as well as receipts?
I understand that when a limited company makes business expenses, it should keep track of invoices that their suppliers issue them, as well as receipts showing that the company has paid these invoices.
If a company has the receipt showing that it…
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What exactly is a "title of nobility" under the US Constitution?
Article 1, sections 9 & 10 of the US constitution prohibit granting titles of nobility by the federal government or the states. What exactly is a title of nobility for these purposes? Why is (say) the title of "Kentucky Colonel" not considered a…
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Why is the federal judiciary of the United States divided into circuits?
There are many questions (and answers) on this site pertaining to circuit splits.
It is also my understanding that rulings/interpretations made by courts are binding on all lower courts within their circuit until repealed by a higher court.
My…
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