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Can copy-pasting a word definition from a dictionary site cause a copyright issue?
I just saw the following at the English language and usage stack exchange meta forum (ELU meta).
We should not be pasting definitions from online dictionaries into answers when their terms of service ...
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Can salaried employees be forced to attend meetings without being able to charge the time?
Background: I work in Maryland
I am a salaried employee; however, I am required to fill out a time card in order to specify which hours are worked on which contract, and am required to work a minimum ...
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Means of contract termination (Switzerland)
The Swiss company Yallo (telecommunication) does not accept written contract terminations (see here).
Is this legal according to Swiss contract law?
Since I'm a layman I could only find this article ...
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How often can a paid service be unavailable without breaching contract?
I'm curious about the theory and practice behind paying for a monthly subscription and not being able to use it for no fault of your own. I had purchased a 4 month gym pass. The gym is part of a ...
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In Texas, can one's rental application be rejected after previous acceptance and collection of deposit?
I need to know if it is legal and on what basis can a landlord do such.
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The university issued a pay check less than its offer letter. What is one to do?
Suppose that an international grad student at one of the University of California campuses got an offer letter:
Congratulations! On behalf of the Committee on Admissions and Awards
and the Graduate ...
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Is it legal to lie about an illegal requirement?
As an example, its not legal to discriminate against a person of a certain race while renting out your house. So lets say an Asian person sees a house rented out with a "no Asians" condition....
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Is lying on a survey illegal?
If a survey is being done, either for scientific purposes or to collect information inside a workplace, is it legal to lie in it? For example if the workplace wants to know how many employees have ...
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Landlord wants to include a clause where tenant pays rent if property is vacant after leaving. Is this legal/enforceable?
I'm asking on behalf of a friend. I don't have the contract to copy in relevant clauses.
A landlord proposes to change the rental agreement. The new clause states that when a tenant leaves, they pay ...
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Can you bet sexual acts?
I'm pretty sure you cannot make a bet and have the outcome one way or another be a sexual favor. But why would this be illegal?
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