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    torts law

    Are there different types of tort liabilities other than strict,negligent and intentional liabilities in torts? What are vicarious, joint and concurrent liabilities? Are these also the types of tort liabilities?
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    What Are The Formalities Of The Process Of Court Marriage In Delhi?

    Hello all, Please tell me What Are The Formalities Of The Process Of Court Marriage In Delhi?
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    Tolling and statute of limitations case law interpretation

    Can somebody translate this into lamens terms for me? My interepretation is that a third party making a payment on behalf of the debtor does not reset the statute of limitations. Thanks "Where payees of a note were authorized to collect certain accounts due makers and apply the proceeds to...
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    Did anyone here enter the lobbying industry with their law degree?

    Can any mass of people congregate in a public park, setup some speakers and listen to an orator speak about politics, for example? Is this protected by the right to peaceful assembly? I'm talking about non-pandemic times, btw. Thanks for any help provided.
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    Coronavirus and the Law of Implied Consent

    How is the pandemic impacting the Law of Implied Consent? In Pennsylvania, if one refuses a blood test at the request of a police officer, supposing the stop was valid on the officer's part, the driver faces an automatic year suspension of their driving privileges regardless of the case ruling...
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    Appeal, Pardon, Motion, Writ Seeking law student for oral argument

    I am a pro se appellant litigating a Rule 41(g)/replevin appeal before the Ninth Circuit. I am seeing return of electronic devices that have been illegally searched and seized by the federal governent for over 6 years. My opening brief has been filed and is available (Case No. 20-30014). I will...
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    Contract Law

    I entered into a joint car loan (I know; stupid) with my ex boyfriend. We are both on the loan and title/reg in the Commonwealth of Virginia. We broke up and I moved away. He kept the car. I sent him a letter (Return Receipt) telling him that since he has possession, he is responsible for...
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    Son in Law

    Hi. I hope someone can advise. I will keep this short. My wifes son moved in with us a year ago and has caused me dreadful turmoil. I have never felt so stressed. My wife enables him so there is no chance of her listening to my pain. She simply does not hear what I say. I found on the net that...
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    action at law or in equity

    action at law or in equity is from a service contract. The sentence is: If any action at law or in equity is necessary, the prevailing party is entitled to be refunded of the legal expenses. Does "action at law" here refer to an action according to common law (in contrast to equity law)? Thank...
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    Is a Patient Representative / Medical Surrogate Protected by Law

    My brother was admitted to the hospital and is in the ICU. I have a Protection Order against him due to a history of hostility and physical/psychological abuse against the family. I was called and asked to be his Patient Representative / Medical Surrogate as the one other person on his list of...
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    Weapons, Guns, Firearms Red flag law / ERPO question (California)

    In California, do red flag/ERPO orders eventually expire? By expire I do not mean "how long can they keep your weapons after confiscating them?" Suppose somebody filed a red flag order against somebody in county A, but that person had already moved to county B at the time of the red flag order...
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    Coronavirus COVID-19 Contract Law

    I need to deal with some business problems due to the COVID-19 coronavirus. I don't know what my legal rights are for contracts that are canceled due to coronavirus concerns. I am hoping to get some opinions and hear what other people have been doing. In early February I put in orders for...
  13. Xenoth

    Is it possible to get legal intern in the US? Energy and Climate law graduate

    As it is my first post on this forum - welcome to everyone! I know, that my post may seem of quite an extraordinary nature for this forum, but this is probably the best source of information for a person like me. I am a young lad, graduating global energy and climate law masters on one of the...
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    Other Criminal Procedure Would the DOJ/FBI disclose investigation details to a reporter?

    Please pardon limited detail, in the interest of protecting the investigation. Licensed PI here just asking around for those in the know on federal practices with regards to information disclosure to the press. I have just about no experience with the FBI or federal jurisdiction. I'm currently...
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    Responding to Arrest Questions on Law School Apps

    I am noticing that in the character & fitness portions of some law school applications, they ask if you've ever been arrested, even if the case was dismissed, expunged, or records sealed. I had an arrest incident in California that was exceptionally unjust. I pled not guilty, did a diversion...
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    Does this law apply to probation periods?

    I recently started a new job as a full time exempt employee. My company has a 30 day policy for being eligible for benefits including holiday pay. They were trying to deduct pay from me for Christmas, even though they are closed and I cannot go into work. I questioned this and they instead...
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    Other Criminal Procedure Case law affect on Probable Cause

    What affect does prior case law have on current probable cause findings? I know there are man ifs, ands, or buts... In general, does binding case. Law chnage the standard for probable cause? For example: -- Crossing the dotted lane divider is statutorily prohibited. -- Jeremy operates a...
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    Charging without consent

    Is it legal for companies to charge you for new services without your consent. I have 2 recent examples of 2 different companies that I currently use "some" of their services; (1 is a credit card company and the other a newspaper service), that claimed they emailed or mailed letters saying we...
  19. ZJhilltop

    Harassment, Stalking, Misconduct What to do if a da is telling the police force not to enforce a state law

    Hello so I live in Baltimore county md and the police have just told me that it isn't illegal to threaten someone. According to the link below it is illegal to threaten someone if there are at least 5 people involved more than 5 people live in my household and the pepatrator threatened me and...
  20. ClemFandango

    How to respond to court summons after settling with collector?

    Hello! Long story, short: sued by a debt collection law firm on behalf of another debt collection company? (A bit confused on that part) Called the law firm and settled my account I have the settlement agreement in writing from them went to the courthouse the other day and asked the clerk...
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