Archive for September 2008

Twirly_birdy2 aka Ginger Snap asked: I was about to make an online purchase when I noticed that the sales tax (for Texas) was being calculated after the merchant added the shipping cost. I was being taxed on the shipping and not just the goods. Is this legal in the state of Texas? If [...]

Posted Thu, Sep 25th, 2008. Listed under: Uncategorized. Tagged as: . 4 Comments.

weaselizard asked: I am planning on breeding pythons and possibly boas, starting with ball pythons. I know the snakes are legal to own in MA, I just want to make sure breeding them is too before I start. Thanks.

Posted Thu, Sep 25th, 2008. Listed under: Uncategorized. 1 Comment.

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 [...]

Posted Tue, Sep 23rd, 2008. Listed under: Uncategorized. 4 Comments.

highland kid asked: Please only answer if you have real valid legal information. I need to know the requirements to ensure that the Will will be valid and meet all legal barriers to ensure its validity.

Posted Fri, Sep 19th, 2008. Listed under: Law & Legal. Tagged as: . 1 Comment.

Aeds asked: I want to volunteer at a legal charity during my junior year of high school but it seems like there aren’t any opportunities. It seems like most places only want law school students/graduates. I wouldn’t mind doing grunt work; I just want to experience helping other people in a legal setting.

Posted Tue, Sep 16th, 2008. Listed under: Uncategorized. 4 Comments.

rqtekt asked: I need to sell my home. I though a raffle might be a fun, interesting, and quick way to do it. I need to know if it is legal to do so in the state fo Florida. Thank you!

Posted Sat, Sep 13th, 2008. Listed under: Law & Ethics. Tagged as: . 2 Comments.

Majio asked: I’ve been through the ALWD and Blue Book and cant find the proper way to cite a paraphrase. I am paraphrasing the rule from the Miranda case for my legal memo and do not want to use it word for word because I like my paraphrased version better. How do I properly cite [...]

Posted Fri, Sep 12th, 2008. Listed under: Law & Ethics. 2 Comments.

barbadenieve asked: My friend has an old pickup that got stuck in reverse. He drove it in reverse going in the correct lane but backwards. He did get to the mechanic’s shop and was not stopped by the police. Was just wondering if this is legal or not.

Posted Sat, Sep 6th, 2008. Listed under: Uncategorized. 8 Comments.