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In what language(s) are laws written in Puerto Rico?

A comment on the recent question about the possibility of U.S. laws in Spanish mentioned an assumption that Puerto Rican law would be mostly in Spanish. Not being familiar with Puerto Rican law, this comment just made me curious whether or not that…
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On what basis could the Federal Government legalize abortions?

Now that Roe vs. Wade is expected to be overturned, many politicians are calling for legislation to protect the right to an abortion to be passed on the federal level. But on what grounds could the federal government legalize abortions in all 50…
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How does licensing software not imply ownership? Don't I own a Windows operating system once I pay for it?

Background I've been through the Windows 8.1 EULA and the EULA for computer manufacturers. I've also seen this question where an answer says that Windows is sold as a software service. The EULA states this about ownership: "How can I use the…
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When is cursing illegal in the U.S.?

For example, I've heard before that it's actually illegal to swear at a police officer (I've also heard that's true in the U.K. as well, although that's not my question). However, what counts as "swearing" is a very subjective thing, and clearly…
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If you escaped from prison for a crime you did not commit, would you still serve the increased sentence once exonerated?

For example: you were convicted of murder and escaped and were then sentenced to years on top of your original sentence, but you were later exonerated of the crime of murder; would you still have to serve the sentence for escaping? Even though you…
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"Mama" is now a trademark word. Does that mean we can't use the word any more (e.g. for Etsy products)?

Someone just registered a trademark on the word "Mama" UK00003645697 Status: Registered Mark type: Word Mark text: Mama File date: 23 May 2021 Classes: 42 What does it mean for digital sellers, on Etsy for example? Can we sell things that use the…
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What law requires Canadian and South African citizens to do a mathematical skill test when winning promotional gifts?

In the terms and conditions of a keysight promotion to win an oscilloscope, I stumbled over the following sentence: In accordance with local laws, if the selected entrant is a Canadian or South African resident, that entrant will be required to…
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How bad does your lawyer need to be for your trial to not be fair?

I am watching the Kyle Rittenhouse trial, and his lawyer just seems horrible. He doesn't object to anything. For instance, he didn't object once when the police officer who downloaded the videos was testifying as to their content. How did he know…
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Can criminal law be retroactive in the United States?

I was watching a segment from CNBC on YouTube and was surprised by the fact that the government intends to make the tax rate retroactive after the law is passed so that the new tax rates will apply to stocks owned before the law was passed. I was…
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How are expert witnesses motivated?

As a party to a court case, how can one motivate to testify a person who has the wanted expertise? Offer them $$$? (Let's not consider those expert witnesses who make living by testifying / actively seek to be engaged. Those are motivated already,…
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Is there some kind of disclosure immunity if you violate your non-disclosure agreement to reveal fraud?

Is there some kind of disclosure immunity if you violate your non-disclosure agreement to reveal fraud? In the United States, is there some kind of law that protects people when they violate their NDA in order to show that a crime was committed be…
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If it can be proven that someone profiting from spreading conspiracy theories doesn't believe in them are they guilty of fraud?

There are a number of people and websites that make money by spreading conspiracy theories and other 'fake news'. I think InfoWars is probably the most notorious, but it's only one of a multitude of similar sites and people out there. Let's say for…
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Is it legally permitted to quote from legally restricted materials in US?

Is it legally permitted to quote from legally restricted materials in US? Let’s say, US government banned/censored a site or book X legally. Now if I refer/quote something in my writings, blogs, sites, books, articles etc. referring to X, is there…
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Is buying counterfeit goods illegal?

There are fake Rolexs being sold on the internet for around £250. This is illegal, and those engaged in selling such items have been charged with unauthorised use of a trademark. It appears that the crime here is the right is not in the…
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Adapt the oath of truth to a reasonable version?

I find the oath Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth? an almost absurd request. It is common-sense that nobody knows the whole truth about anything, so how could one ever disclose the whole truth? (Socrates…
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