Archive for March, 2008

Is it legal in the United States to download a replacement copy of misplaced or damaged software?

Sunday, March 9th, 2008

kevinthenerd asked: I bought Starcraft a long time ago, and I used to play it all the time. I haven’t seen the CD in a few years now. Would it be legal for me to download a replacement copy of software I already legally licensed?

Is it legal to raffle a car in the state of New Jersey?

Sunday, March 9th, 2008

QuestionsAnswered asked: I am trying to recoup costs of a car which I purchased last year. Basically it costs a decent amount of money (30,000) and I wish to attempt to sell tickets for a raffle which would allow the winner to then own the car and I would keep the raffle money. Im not [...]

Is it legal to use a clip of copyrighted music under 30 seconds to broadcast on television?

Sunday, March 2nd, 2008

Kate B asked: I am part of a group at my university of telecommunications students who broadcast 4 different television shows across college campus in the US. We do not make a profit. I was wondering if it is legal for us to use less than 30 second clips of copyrighted music in our shows.

Is it legal for a church to distribute a paid political ad for/against a state amendment?

Saturday, March 1st, 2008

doublewidemama asked: Is it legal for a church to distribute in their weekly bulletin at Sunday service a bulletin that has “paid political ad…” for/against a state amendment that is up for a vote?
Is it legal for the same church to post Christian Coalition of America on their website along with ValuesVoter link?
What are the [...]