Legal Liability Puns

Wow that was a complicated msg from Aron but once you decode it, it makes sense. If retail + institutions average 120 shares, and both parties own the float, then the difference between real shares and the gap for institutions between 120 shares and the assumed millions of shares that institutions actually own, are the…synthetics. That is the only possible way that institutions can own the total shares they actually own, if we include them in the average. Aron just sent us a message that there are literally hundreds of millions of synthetics out there.

We want justice for my sister. We don’t want money. We want nurses to be better protected. We won’t sign. Just wanted to check if this was routine?

Recently, GitHub has restored a fork of re3 and reVC, reverse-engineered recreations of Grand Theft Auto III and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, respectively, after its owner sent a counter-notice to Take Two's takedown of the original repository.

An article about this on TorrentFreak was then posted to r/emulation, leading to the drama:

• The primary thread revolves around the enforceability of Take Two's EULA on the game.

• There is a secondary thread as well, arguing about the grey-area nature of reverse-engineering.

https://twitter.com/Chellaney/status/1402978592741494788

>The US vaccine makers' immunity demand has led Serum Institute of India, which produces the AstraZeneca vaccine under license, to seek similar protection — and for good reason. A new study confirms that the AstraZeneca shot carries a slightly elevated risk of bleeding disorders.

https://twitter.com/Chellaney/status/1402985982488584195

>Meanwhile, as CNN reports, there appears to be a "real link" between mRNA vaccines (made by Pfizer and Moderna) and cases of a heart ailment among young people. In this light, shielding vaccine makers from liability has only intensified vaccine hesitancy.

https://edition.cnn.com/2021/06/09/health/myocarditis-covid-vaccination-link-clearer/index.html

New Jersey, NJ USA. As the title says, I am an employee of a physician. I perform medical tests in a motorized chair like this one which is rated at 350lbs static, and 300lbs dynamic. We do not weigh patients in our office, we only ask their weight.

Tonight I am previewing my charts for tomorrow, and I noted that the doctor referred a patient to me for the testing I perform. This test includes sitting in this exam chair, having them sit up, lay down, sometimes roll on their sides. This patient admits to being 400 pounds. And come on, even I fudge a few pounds if my doctor asks me my weight. I'd guess there's a good chance that he weighs even more.

I'm worried about all of this, and torn between patient safety, my physical safety, and the down side of facing my employer and the ramifications of refusing to do something that he wants done.

What is my liability if there is an accident while testing the patient? Would I be sued, or would the office be sued? Will my malpractice cover me if I knowingly ask a patient to sit in a chair that is not rated for their weight?

I plan on texting the business manager first thing tomorrow morning expressing my concerns. If I am asked to do the test anyway, will this electronic paper trail protect me at all?

Thanks!

I don't know what, if any, paperwork is required for this type of enterprise, but as far as I'm aware, she doesn't have any certification in health and safety or registration with the council.

I'm in England.

https://breaking-news.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Notice-of-Liability-Employees.pdf

Hi Tom,

imagine I partake the "it depends" drinking game, where I take a shot every time you say "it depends".

At the end of the video I'm so intoxicated that I get out my house and start yodeling so hard that an old lady, scared, slams her brake, causing an accident that kills 12.

Being u/morongoron52 responsible for this madness, could he be liable for involuntary manslaughter?

We don’t tell people to park there and when we are aware of it, we ask our customers to move their vehicles. However, the other business owner calls our shop and has been threatening to call the police and fire department. I told him to have them towed (after he used that as a threat too) but he said he doesn’t have time to have them towed. Is there any potential legal liability for me or my business?

Greetings! I have recently been appointed the Treasurer of a small non-profit. Our annual general operating budget is in the low five-figures, in addition to grants typically in the low six-figures in a given year.

Like many people in an all-volunteer organization, I have zero experience in... treasurering. I'm really excited about what I think I can do with the role, but I honestly don't really know what I'm getting myself into from a legal perspective. It seems to me that by virtue of now being a board member and an officer of the organization, I have very real, legal, fiduciary duties. I take the responsibility I hold towards my fellow members very seriously, but I'm also wondering if I could literally end up in jail if I mess things up.

I know this is kind of a broad question, so first and foremost I'd appreciate any resources you could direct me to. I've found plenty of stuff out there about how to be a good Treasurer of a non-profit, but I'm unsure what the actual legal responsibilities and liabilities are.

For example: Would it be a conflict of interest to ramp up my personal donations to the organization now that I have more insight/control over the finances? Like, given that I'm also an active member of the organization and therefore benefit from new programs/property/etc., it seems like there's a line you could cross into straight-up money laundering.

Thanks for any advice!

I am currently renovating two out of four vacant units on my property, and one of the tenants in the occupied units has sent over a formal complaint regarding the noise that it produced, stating that it disrupted their quiet enjoyment of their space.

They are also alleging that I have rendered their unit uninhabitable, and that they are owed additional payment for this.

The one area where I made a mistake is trusting my contractors regarding permits, I asked them repeatedly if they were necessary and was assured that they were not, but the tenant called code enforcement and they had a difference of opinion. I’m currently going through the permit process now.

While I understand that they are upset, I don’t think that they have much of a legal leg to stand on - no work was being done in their unit, and I don’t think that merits much penalty from me. The one thing I’m willing to maybe do is cut the rent by 1/3 for the days that the workers were present, which is also what I think is fair.

Am I correct in that is all the legal liability I currently face? Or should I lawyer up and prepare for a protracted legal battle.

This is in Alameda county.

UPDATE:

I talked with a real estate attorney about the circumstances and they agreed with what the majority of people have said. If I was doing work in his unit, or through the work deprived him of a service, then he would be due compensation. However since neither of these are true, then he is not entitled any compensation.

The most I could be entitled to lose is probably around $800, which is him getting some form of back rent during the time of the construction itself, since there could be some argument made for a decrease/deprivation of services.

The attorney also indicated that offering to end his lease early would not be construed as admitting anything other than acknowledging his complaints, which was also great news to hear.

I appreciate the comments from everyone!

Hello all. My intimate partner of 3 years has bought a house (mortgaged) on her own. Everything is in her name except the council tax and water bill to which we are both named on. I have signed a legal occupier form with her solicitor and I have no financial interest in the property what so ever.

I have agreed to pay my partner £500 a month to contribute to bills and food etc. I will bank transfer her the money on the first day of each month. (We used to rent a property together and did this for 2 years but she would transfer me £500 a month as I looked after all the bills and rent but she was on the tenancy agreement with me.)

Would my partner need to declare tax on this income?

She’s a little worried about her bank seeing £500 a month from me and doesn’t want to do anything wrong or be caught out with a fine or worse. We are based in the south west of England.

Just wondering if I could be exposing myself to any legal liabilities if I cant complete said work? The definition of complete work would be very vague in this case. I did sign a NDA with lots of info as its for a not exactly small company so disappearing is unlikely.

Backstory: Got a contract to develop an application that I honestly thought I could and have been humbled. I am making progress and can complete just way behind schedule and curious about what if I just cant.

For the past year I have been working for a correctional system in WA state on an hourly basis. I live and work in the state. I was brought on to do ~160 hours of work for them yearly (hours vary based on what comes up) and have been fulfilling ~3-4 hours weekly per that hiring expectation. They never once mentioned anything about me not being an employee of theirs, and have been taking taxes out of my paycheck as they would for any employee. I filled out all the standard paperwork when getting hired (I-9, W-4, etc.) and was given a W-2 for filing my 2020 taxes. No contract was ever signed. They use a third party company for wage management and timecard management for me, where I log my time in a weekly timecard and get paid weekly. I don't think they do that for their other employees though and am unsure of the payment process other employees go through. I work remotely, if that matters, although they do expect some onsite visits once COVID lets up.

I am involved heavily in the design of their menus (meaning I am the only one and use my state licensure/profession to do this appropriately, but work with the food service sector to make sure the menus I make can be enacted/served) and work with their medical team/answer questions that incarcerated persons might have about their diets. I have also written up small things defending the menus for torts that incarcerated persons have filed against the kitchen for one reason or another. This is an expectation of my role. Given this, I asked the correctional facility about liability should one of the incarcerated people try to come for me or my role in menu creation. They said they would make a contract for it establishing liability, but instead provided me with a contract that establishes me as an independent contractor and someone who must provide my own liability insurance (I have not had any for the past year as they never once mentioned this or gave any inclination that I should be concerned about this!) as they do not want to protect me should things turn south. However, I am expected to protect/defend them as outlined in this contract. My questions are:

1. based off of current federal laws, as I am an integral piece of this correctional system in ensuring that incarcerated persons' rights are appropriately given by way of providing healthful food, can I even be classified as an independent contractor? There is some information on the DOL website that makes me think otherwise, although I do not have a le

My aunt is waiting to close a real estate refinance but it is taking one to two months to process. She needs to return home to her country before that time. She wants to assign me as a power of attorney to close the transaction in case she is not here. Just wondering by being power of attorney if there is any legal obligations. this is in california

Hi Redditors! Here are the Bloomberg Law reporters who will be answering questions today about COVID-19:

• Jacquie Lee has been tracking the various state vaccine rollout plans as part of Bloomberg News’ Vaccine Tracker project. She also writes about virus mutations, vaccines, Biden administration’s attempts to speed up the process, and Covid-19 treatments.
• Lydia Wheeler writes about long-term effects of Covid-19 and the uncertainties ahead for survivors, who are still struggling with symptoms and related medical issues. Her reporting has looked at who will pay for their care and what will happen if they can't go back to work.

The landscape is constantly changing, leaving plenty of questions like: what do Covid-19 mutations mean for vaccines and our current testing infrastructure? When will I be eligible for a vaccine? What happens if you can’t get your second shot in the allotted time frame? Can anyone be held legally liable if you don’t get it in time? And when it does come time…which vaccine should I get?

Proof: https://aboutblaw.com/Vq2 and https://aboutblaw.com/Vq1

We’re here to give you answers. Ask us anything.

Edit: Thanks for sending in your questions everyone! We're am wrapping up now. But if you have any other questions or want to follow everything that's going on, you can find us at _jacquie_lee and WheelerLydia.

Here is some additional reading:

1. https://news.bloomberglaw.com/health-law-and-business/vaccine-hesitancy-endangers-rollout-health-equity-leaders-warn
2. https://news.bloomberglaw.com/health-law-and-business/covid-long-haulers-ask-who-pays-when-sickness-just-wont-end
3. https://news.bloomberglaw.com/health-law-and-business/states-rely-on-trust-as-smokers-diabetics-step-up-for-vaccine
4. https://news.bloomberglaw.com/health-law-and-business/covid-unknowns-leave-survivors-fearing-life-insurance-rejection
5. [https://news.bloombe

We've all been following the story of the would-be-lavitorized Jefferson Davis memorial chair - and as the date of its either safe return or imminent repurposing draws near one has to wonder, upon its return what criminal charges will be associated with the thieves patriotic exploits.

According to Michael Jackson - not the late famed musician but the Dallas County Alabama District Attorney - the perpetrators of the heist would face "...a felony theft charge and possibly another for extortion. If the monument is damaged, they would face additional charges of criminal mischief."

Certainly these charges carry both hefty fines, possible prison time, and legal fees associated with their defense in court.

The group claiming responsibility for the theft - White Lies Matter - is purposefully difficult to communicate with for the sake of the preservation of their hostage, but one might assume that regardless of their membership or funding, they could - at such time as their identities become public - be more than willing to accept assistance paying for their defense and fines incurred.

Would any other members of this sub be inclined to donate and have a better idea than I do about how one would even go about that?

Over the past year I migrated to using OneNote for all of my project notes. I find the functionality amazing (ie. organizationally, searchability, Outlook reminders) but I've had colleagues and professors mention that you may need hand written notes if anything ever get brought to court?

Does anyone have experience with this? I really prefer not to have to go back to hand written, don't think a judge could read my piss poor handwriting anyways.

I remember something in my b-law class about inherited guilt/debt. Our law in the U.S. is or, at least initially, was based on English law. I thought I remember that going way back in English law that criminal guilt could be inherited (but I could be mistaken). I know that debt was.

I was hoping that someone could clear up the history for me. Was there a time in England that criminal guilt could be inherited? If so, when did it change?

I know that debt could be inherited, I'm not sure of the current status of that in either country. I think, I remember that there was a change made, at a minimum, descendants wouldn't be put in debtors prison. When did these changes take place?

On both of these, it would be interesting to hear the prevailing arguments, of the time, that precipitated them.

I'm a homeowner as a leaseholder with my local council being the freeholder. I am having my heating/plumbing upgraded which involves removing some asbestos insulating boards in the house.

As a part of the job, the lead engineer of the heating company assured me he is asbestos trained and qualified and project managed removing the asbestos insulating boards with local/licensed subcontractors. The company itself has won local business awards and comes rated so I trusted them. I paid several hundred pounds in on-site inspections, and almost £3000 for the asbestos insulated board removal itself. They were not the cheapest quote I received so my intention wasn't to try to cut corners in any way.

However, now the council/my freeholder is asking for proof of safety paperwork/air tests which did not happen with the work.

When I have contacted specialist companies on performing the air tests they've advised me that they believe the job may have been done illegally, and that it's atypical to do do the air test separately, it would normally all be managed and performed together.

From here, I'm not sure what to do:

1. Who is liable for any repercussions? Me, or the heating company I've paid to manage the job?
2. Should I be talking to the HSE?
3. Most importantly, should I 'come clean' with the council/my freeholder to get alongside them? Or would they see me as liable? I am terrified as as they are my freeholder I believe they could seize my property if they think I have been negligent. I don't know if I should be talking directly to them to resolve if they are on 'my side' on this, or a lawyer.

Any advice would be appreciated.