May 2nd, 2009
Kb asked:
I got a computer from a company when i was in the army. it was set up for a direct deposit plan for payment. i’m unemployed now since i’ve gotten out. the company has been calling my references that i gave and leaving messages that if i dont call them they will take legal action. one of my references got 2 messages on the answering machine in one day. is this against the law? would i be able to do something about this?
Tags: Answering Machine, Direct Deposit, Legal Action
Posted in Law & Ethics | 3 Comments »
April 30th, 2009
Hyren asked:
I draw a webcomic, and in an upcoming arc I reference the Direct X demo Space Donuts. I wanted to feature actual sprites from the game (over original artwork), but I want to stay legitimate. I know there are several all sprite comics around now, and I’m unclear how legal this practice is. Furthermore, I’m not even sure if the Donuts sprites are copyrighted– they’re a free download with the demo and there’s no license file included. Can I use them?
I was actually referring to computer graphics sprites, the image files used by the game to represent objects on screen.
Tags: Computer Graphics, Direct X, Webcomics
Posted in Law & Ethics | 3 Comments »
April 23rd, 2009
aruel100 asked:
im 17 going on 18 in 4 months. me and this girl that is 14 like each other, is it legal for us to date once im 18? a friend told me its legal as long as we dont have ***. my parents say its illegal just to date her once i turn 18. i do not know.
if anybody is a lawyer from oregon and knows, i’d appreciate it if u answered. (be sure to give reference thou cuz i dun want a whole bunch of ‘i think…’ answers.
thnx, and ay the force be with u.
Tags: Adult Date, Lawyer, Reference
Posted in Law & Ethics | 6 Comments »
April 11th, 2009
darkhat032 asked: If a software developer (or web service firm) creates a product or online service (such as an application, or a service like YouTube or MySpace), lawyers need to write all of the Terms of Use and conditions legal documents, as well as assist in future partnerships with other companies.
Is anyone out there either a lawyer who has experience in this field or has developed web applications or personal computer software that can reference a firm or a place to find one?
Tags: Creators, Developer Web, Legal Documents
Posted in Law & Legal | 1 Comment »
April 8th, 2009
Erik asked: What is the specific legal basis for the takeover?
Is this part of a Federal statute? If so, what’s the specific reference? Which section of Federal law governs these two corporations?
Is this part of a contractual legal agreement between the US government and Fannie and Freddie? If so, what agreement? A loan agreement between the government and Fannie / Freddie?
Thanks.
I’ve done a little more investigation and found this: http://www.ofheo.gov/media/PDF/FHFACONSERVQA.pdf
It states “In this instance, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (“FHFA”) has been appointed by its Director to be the Conservator of the Company in accordance with the Federal Housing Finance Regulatory Reform Act of 2008 (Public Law 110-289) and the Federal Housing Enterprises Financial Safety and Soundness Act of 1992 (12 U.S.C. 4501, et seq., as amended) to keep the Company in a safe and solvent financial condition.”
This apparently provides the answer to the question . Here’s a link to the 2008 act: http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h110-3221.
Here’s a link to the 12 USC 4501: http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/html/uscode12/usc_sec_12_00004501—-000-.html
Based on a quick check (not yet a detailed review), it appears that the 2008 act is the source of the statutory authority for the conservatorship.
Here’s a corrected link for the 2008 act: http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h110-3221
Tags: Govtrack, Statutory Authority, Us Congress
Posted in Other - Business & Finance | 5 Comments »
March 30th, 2009
flemingme2 asked:
My daughter was punished by running for not selling enough cookie dough for her high school basketball team. Is this legal? I would like law references if possible. I do not want to get coaches in trouble, just stop the madness.
Tags: Cookie Dough, High School Basketball Team, School Basketball Team
Posted in Primary & Secondary Education | 1 Comment »
March 27th, 2009
The Autodidact Jedi asked: I was just reading my dictionary, and for marriage it says:
the social institution under which a man and woman establish their decision to live as husband and wife by legal commitments;
the legal or religious ceremony that formalizes the decision of a man and woman to live as husband and wife;
the formal declaration or contract by which act a man and a woman join in wedlock.
Obviously Webster must be a bigot. Are *** activists planning a boycott yet? Will it include all reference materials, or just the “tough parts”?
Kyle - what are you talking about?? Moses married a Cushite thousands of years ago. Where do you do your research?
While I’m thinking about it…Boaz married a Moabite, David a Hittite, Rahab was a Canaanite….I could go on
Kyle - Regardless, I am not seeing that in the dictionary. You are missing my point I think. I just want to make sure I am not referencing bigot materials. Do I need to throw out my dictionary or what?
Tags: Boaz, Commitments, Man And Woman
Posted in Religion & Spirituality | 7 Comments »
March 25th, 2009
ikamal_50 asked:
I previously worked in a position for 1 year and was working for that same company for 4 other years. i was a temporary resident in the u.s. so i had to have a work permit. well it expired so i had to leave. but it was on good terms with the company. now i have my green card and tried to apply but they would not interview me for that particular possition. i applied for another position and i have not been hired. i mainly think my old manager did not like me for personal reasons. so now she is giving bad references to the other location and not willing to interview me even though i’m well qualified for both positions. Is this legal?
also, i’m not a recent immigrant or somebody that doesn’t speak english. i been here since i was 5. so i’m as american as you can get. Also, i might not have been clear on my question. I’m not sayin im entitled to anything. I’m asking is it illegal to deny an INTERVIEW. The answers i’m getting are as if i asked about getting the actual position.
let me ask this then. is it required for them to give you a reason?
Tags: Interview Answers, Personal Reasons, Work Permit
Posted in Law & Legal | 7 Comments »
March 24th, 2009
Slick Mac asked:
I like to paint logos, but I try to combine 2 different common logos into one logo that looks familiar, but is not an exact duplicate of either. My question is, is it legal to sell my artwork, or am I going to have problems with Coca-Cola and McDonalds getting all bent out of shape if I morph thier logos together. If thier is some law, can someone reference it?
Tags: Artwork, Coca Cola, Paintings
Posted in Other - Visual Arts | 4 Comments »
March 21st, 2009
ASD asked: Need to to understand how its legal to sell some thing bad.
Reference is needed.
All the best.
alcohol Drinking
Tags: Alcohol, Family Society, Society Need
Posted in Sociology | 2 Comments »
