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Can English accent be part of discrimination?
Suppose, a tech company in the USA uses AI software to test if a candidate has a certain accent (e.g. standard American accent, Southern British accent, etc.). The candidate has to attain a certain score to pass the test irrespective of race,…
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After the fall of Roe vs. Wade, are women at risk of criminal prosecution?
The Supreme Court has reversed its previously held opinion of a constitutional right to abortion. Determining the legal status of abortion is now a matter of state law, and several states are likely to outlaw abortion under varying circumstances or…
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Why are judicial circuits so named?
Why are judicial circuits named "judicial circuits"?
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Statutory right to return shoes bought online that don't fit
Online shoe seller's policy is to allow returns within fourteen days of purchase at buyer's expense if the shoes have their tags on them and are not worn outdoors.
I received mine tried them on and a friend said that the only way to really know is…
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Recklessly endangering the English public by throwing objects
Is it a criminal offence to recklessly endanger the English public by throwing objects?
For example, throwing bottles or bricks over the wall of a multi-storey car park. This particularly applies if the barrier is high so the thrower can't actually…
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Rewriting math proof from a paywalled paper then posting it to website for free
If I read a math proof in a paper that requires payment to read, is it legal to rewrite the proof with different words, phrasing, and order, then post the proof publicly in a website (with a citation)? Or we are forbidden from publicly sharing math…
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What is the nature and purpose of the UK highway code?
What type of instrument is a "code"? There seems to be an underlying statute, the Road Traffic Act, that it implements but what is the purpose of having a separate code?
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Does a squatter's executor have tenant rights after the squatter's death?
In California, "Bob" was living rent-free for years in exchange for caretaking and minor repairs. There wasn't any written contract.
Six weeks ago, Bob's sister "Sue" began to spend substantial time at the residence during Bob's terminal illness.…
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Is it legal to be detained by a private rail or bus company for not having a valid ticket?
My question relates specifically to the UK.
Is it legal for a private company, say a train or bus company, to detain you if they determine that you don't have a valid ticket? Furthermore, if it is legal, what rights do you have in such…
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Does the USA actually have debtors prison or jail after a court order?
Okay, I know officially the answer is "no, there is no such thing as debtors jail for civil debts in the USA", however let's explore this. Suppose a person is sued by a creditor for a debt. Normally what happens of course is there is a court date…
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Liability for explosive theft prevention
A man in New Orleans, USA, developed a method to prevent thieves from breaking into his car by rigging a flashbang to detonate if someone broke in. A flashbang is an explosive device that triggers a temporarily blinding flash of light and a loud…
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How acceptable (mainstream/marginal) is the discussion about replacing the human rights with the natural law and to delete human rights chapters?
One law professional (who holds a doctorate) has started discussion about human rights vs natural law in our country (which is an Eastern European country). She refers to the book Le Droit et les Droits de l’Homme (Right and the Rights of Man) by…
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Memberships can be canceled without reason and without refund?
There's a club that sells paid memberships. In the application, it says upfront that the club can cancel memberships at any time, without reason and without giving a refund.
Is this really an enforceable contract? Is it possible it could be…
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Is it legal to lie to a US federal law enforcement officer?
If a law enforcement officer stops someone on the street and asks questions related to an investigation, the person is not under oath. The person therefore presumably cannot be prosecuted for perjury.
Assuming the person decides to respond to the…
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Does the 'Don't Say Gay' bill run afoul of the First Amendment or any other speech rights?
Florida has passed a bill:
The bill would limit what classrooms can teach about sexual
orientation and gender identity.
Under this legislation, these lessons "may not occur in kindergarten
through grade 3 or in a manner that is not age-appropriate…
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