I found a random picture on the internet that had no copyright marks on the page and brought it into Adobe Photoshop, added a background, adjusted the levels, added text, a few other adjustments and made a photo flier for a purse party I'm having. I had one copy uploaded to Walmart.com and picked it up with no problems. The text was too small, so I changed that and sent another copy to a different Walmart which wouldn't let me pick up the picture because the picture may be copyrighted and they said it looked 'too professional'. I have heard if you find a picture and change a certain number of things on the photo, it is free for use. Is this true? What are the copyright laws and do I have the right to pick up my picture and make more copies?
Answer:
No, no matter how you change a photo, the copyright is still in effect so long as the original photo is recognizable.
But that's not the real problem here. I don't think anyone would careif you used their photo for a few purse parties. If you were making money with it, they might want a piece of the action.
But Wal-mart is being careful because they are a big wealthy company and companies like that often get sued over nothing, just because they have a lot of money. And it costs them a lot to defend themselves even if the case gets thrown out of court. So their rule is going to be that you can't use a photo unless you can PROVE that either it is public domain or else you have the copyright to it yourself.
It seems starange that anyone that would be working at a photo proscessing place for Wal Mart would have enough knowledge or athority to judge weather or not any picture (photoshoped or not) is "to professional" If they do not return your pictures threaten to sue.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Does anyone know the answer to these questions?
Doing substantial business in a jurisdiction exclusively over the Internet is not enough to support jurisdiction over an out-of-state defendant (true or false)?
An arbitrator can never render a legally binding decision(true or false)?
A battery occurs only if the victim suffers physical harm (true or false)?
For purposes of establishing negligence, causation in fact exists if an injury would have occurred even without the defendant's act.
(true or false)?
Answer:
False
False
False
False
#1 false. #2 true #3 false #4 false
An arbitrator can never render a legally binding decision(true or false)?
A battery occurs only if the victim suffers physical harm (true or false)?
For purposes of establishing negligence, causation in fact exists if an injury would have occurred even without the defendant's act.
(true or false)?
Answer:
False
False
False
False
#1 false. #2 true #3 false #4 false
Does anyone know that if i ordered some legal bud from a smoke shop online, how legal is it really..?
Ive heard you can go to jail for doing it?
Answer:
If you are in the United States, there is no "legal bud" you can buy from a smoke shop. If you have a prescription and live in a medical marijuana state, you don't get your allotment from any smoke shop. If you want to stay out of jail, steer clear of smoke shops.
Sounds like the way to get yourself busted and unless it is for a medical condition(with a doctor's prescription), you should get hooked up. And I don't mean that in a good way.
obviously they will tell you its legal but its mostlikley not they have to sell things so they tell you it is legal its mostlikley just about the money for them u will get busted.
you should be buying bud on the DL not online. sounds too good to be true?? maybe it is. think about it, would you really risk going to jail for buying bud online?
Answer:
If you are in the United States, there is no "legal bud" you can buy from a smoke shop. If you have a prescription and live in a medical marijuana state, you don't get your allotment from any smoke shop. If you want to stay out of jail, steer clear of smoke shops.
Sounds like the way to get yourself busted and unless it is for a medical condition(with a doctor's prescription), you should get hooked up. And I don't mean that in a good way.
obviously they will tell you its legal but its mostlikley not they have to sell things so they tell you it is legal its mostlikley just about the money for them u will get busted.
you should be buying bud on the DL not online. sounds too good to be true?? maybe it is. think about it, would you really risk going to jail for buying bud online?
Does anyone know or can tell me where i can find the norwegian laws on protesting?
On protesting against a stand that sells animal furs, its a non violent thing
Answer:
I found the law in Norwegian (see below), but it's to long for me to translate, basically you should respect law and order, and don't be in the way or in the property of anyone. You also need to apply to the local police department for a demonstration (they normally say yes, unless there are illegal activities connected or special concerns).
Ask here: http://www.regjeringen.no/en/dep/jd.html...
The law in Norwegian:
http://www.regjeringen.no/nb/dep/jd/dok/...
Call the Norwegian consulate!
Answer:
I found the law in Norwegian (see below), but it's to long for me to translate, basically you should respect law and order, and don't be in the way or in the property of anyone. You also need to apply to the local police department for a demonstration (they normally say yes, unless there are illegal activities connected or special concerns).
Ask here: http://www.regjeringen.no/en/dep/jd.html...
The law in Norwegian:
http://www.regjeringen.no/nb/dep/jd/dok/...
Call the Norwegian consulate!
Does anyone know of someone who has passed the California Bar Exam on the first try?
If so, tell me about it. Is it that hard? And what's the most tries you or someone you know that has taken the California Bar Exam? I am writing an article on that topic. Thanks for your feedback.
Answer:
Nearly 50% of people pass it on the first time. I did and I came from out of state. I didn't find it much harder than Ohio's (the one I previously took) although I had to study California specific law (i.e. community property) pretty carefully. One factor in the relatively low passage rate is that CA has lower requirements for passing the exam i.e. you don't need to have attended a ABA accredited school. If you look at the passage rates for people who did, they are much higher. Not criticizing non-accredited schools, just referencing stats. Also, CA is one of only two (I think) states that allows a person to take the bar without going to law school, after an "apprenticeship" with a practicing lawyer. Again - low rates among this group as this is an incredibly hard way to learn.
Hope that helps.
about but 40% people pass on the first try. even the dean of a cali law school failed not sure which one. it is pretty hard.
Answer:
Nearly 50% of people pass it on the first time. I did and I came from out of state. I didn't find it much harder than Ohio's (the one I previously took) although I had to study California specific law (i.e. community property) pretty carefully. One factor in the relatively low passage rate is that CA has lower requirements for passing the exam i.e. you don't need to have attended a ABA accredited school. If you look at the passage rates for people who did, they are much higher. Not criticizing non-accredited schools, just referencing stats. Also, CA is one of only two (I think) states that allows a person to take the bar without going to law school, after an "apprenticeship" with a practicing lawyer. Again - low rates among this group as this is an incredibly hard way to learn.
Hope that helps.
about but 40% people pass on the first try. even the dean of a cali law school failed not sure which one. it is pretty hard.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Does anyone know of any cases where the Supreme Court changed its mind about its own reasoning on an issue?
I have spent the whole day looking for cases like Escobedo v. Illinois where the Supreme Court once applied one line of reasoning and then changed its mind and applied another line of reasoning to the same issue. Does anyone out there know of any more examples where the Supreme Court has said they once saw the issue one way, but now see it a different way (e.g. they once thought the Cruel and Unusual Punishment Clause applied, but now think the Due Process Clause applies?). I know there are cases where the Court has said the lower court applied the wrong reasoning, but I'm trying to find cases where the Supreme Court itself applied the wrong reasoning. if anyone knows of any cases like this and could share, I would be eternally grateful.
Answer:
The US Supreme Court has said for years that killing juvenile offenders and mentally ill people was not in violation of the 8th and 14th amendment. However, On March 1, 2005, the court ruled in Atkins v. Virginia prohibiting the execution of mentally retarded person(s).
Refer to ROPER V. SIMMONS (03-633) 543 U.S. 551 (2005) 112 S. W. 3d 397, affirmed.
one would be Brown vs board of ed because at first they ruled Plessy vs Fuergson was legal and changed it with Brown vs Board of ed. hope this helped
Have you looked at Brendlin v State of California? It was recently decided upon by the US Supreme Court about a couple of weeks ago.
Any cases that have to do with personal jurisdiction. Try googling the term personal jursidiction with the terms Byrd v. Blue Ridge Elec.; Asahi; WorldWide Volkswagon.
Answer:
The US Supreme Court has said for years that killing juvenile offenders and mentally ill people was not in violation of the 8th and 14th amendment. However, On March 1, 2005, the court ruled in Atkins v. Virginia prohibiting the execution of mentally retarded person(s).
Refer to ROPER V. SIMMONS (03-633) 543 U.S. 551 (2005) 112 S. W. 3d 397, affirmed.
one would be Brown vs board of ed because at first they ruled Plessy vs Fuergson was legal and changed it with Brown vs Board of ed. hope this helped
Have you looked at Brendlin v State of California? It was recently decided upon by the US Supreme Court about a couple of weeks ago.
Any cases that have to do with personal jurisdiction. Try googling the term personal jursidiction with the terms Byrd v. Blue Ridge Elec.; Asahi; WorldWide Volkswagon.
Does anyone know Nathan Ybanez? Or familiar with his story?
If so, what do you think about his crime? And would you support his appeal?
Nathan Ybanez was charged with 1st degree murder at age 16 when he murdered his mother in Centennial, CO. He was given life in prison with no parole. None of his childhood life of severe abuse was investigated or taken into account.
Answer:
I definately support his appeal. Id be a hypocrite not to believe in miracles, transformation, rehabilitation and second chances at life. Nathan never had a childhood, and his young adulthood has been taken from him now as well. I believe that Nathan deserves to experience life from a new place of contentment, clarity and humility, which I believe he has found within himself. I have real love for Nathan. All my heart and prayers go out to him, and I would be honored to meet him face to face someday. I just want to see his spirited smile. Brightest Blessings in the space between thoughts, Nathan. Your friend, Angela.
You don't have to murder to escape abuse either. You can leave.
no beautiful
Nathan Ybanez was charged with 1st degree murder at age 16 when he murdered his mother in Centennial, CO. He was given life in prison with no parole. None of his childhood life of severe abuse was investigated or taken into account.
Answer:
I definately support his appeal. Id be a hypocrite not to believe in miracles, transformation, rehabilitation and second chances at life. Nathan never had a childhood, and his young adulthood has been taken from him now as well. I believe that Nathan deserves to experience life from a new place of contentment, clarity and humility, which I believe he has found within himself. I have real love for Nathan. All my heart and prayers go out to him, and I would be honored to meet him face to face someday. I just want to see his spirited smile. Brightest Blessings in the space between thoughts, Nathan. Your friend, Angela.
You don't have to murder to escape abuse either. You can leave.
no beautiful
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