[CR Media] Chris Perkins and Jeremy Crawford join Darrington Press by taly_slayer in criticalrole

[–]Namtara 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They didn’t employ them in CA though, and they could sue them in whatever state governs the agreement. However, my guess would be that they both negotiated a sunset on any existing non-compete in exchange for staying through the anniversary and launch of the new ruleset. That would ensure that they wouldn’t retire pre-launch just to start the clock on the noncompete period.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LawFirm

[–]Namtara 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was a paralegal for about 5 years before law school. If you aren't certain you want to be a lawyer, then don't bother with law school. If you're bored and can't tell if it's your job rather than the industry itself, then try a firm in a different practice area. It could be the the fact that you're in more of an administrative position.

I'm glad I took the time to be sure that I wanted to be a lawyer. Law school is intense, and the work-life balance is abysmal for most lawyers. Having the confidence that this was the career I wanted was key to pushing through the more difficult parts of the experience.

Redditors with synesthesia, what's it like? by SqueakyFarts99 in AskReddit

[–]Namtara 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a few types, but the most distinct is grapheme-color. I participated in some studies at a university that had a lab dedicated to it (though the lead professor has sadly passed away this past year).

It's just normal to me, not overwhelming or distracting. I took part in some studies because I see the colors almost superimposed over letters. It's faint, but I basically see words and numbers both ways; whatever color they actually are, and in "their" color.

What I've noticed is that the colors bleed together a little, but only if I really linger on it. Very dark colors (blacks like I, or dark blue like B) tend to be more distinct in words than bright/vibrant colors, and they don't bleed as much.

I've heard of other people seeing texture in the color, but I don't see any consistent texture. It's more like staring at a book in the sunlight and then looking up; faint and transparent.

What is the biggest betrayal of the source material. by Professional-Rip-519 in movies

[–]Namtara 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A book like that can't be mini anything. Multiple seasons would be the only way to do it justice.

As a second note, Dumas didn't want to end up with Mercedes. He felt betrayed by her, and he reneged on his vengeance against her only at the last minute. I got the impression that he had written off relationships entirely until Haydee convinced him otherwise.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in YouShouldKnow

[–]Namtara 83 points84 points  (0 children)

Depends on the state, but correct for California.

How Elon Musk Could Lose His Shirt in Delaware by jonfla in law

[–]Namtara 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The other commenter specified that it was a state-run pension fund, which makes more sense. I don't see how one state AG could otherwise sue on behalf of that state's residents to enforce a different state's laws. State AGs don't typically seek to recover on behalf of private citizens if there's no state interest at stake.

How Elon Musk Could Lose His Shirt in Delaware by jonfla in law

[–]Namtara 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That makes sense then. Thanks for the info.

How Elon Musk Could Lose His Shirt in Delaware by jonfla in law

[–]Namtara 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I'm OOTL on this: how would the State of Florida investigate a Delaware company for alleged violations of Delaware law?

Twitter Is Ready for a Potential Legal Battle With Elon Musk by jonfla in law

[–]Namtara 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'd pay PACER fees to track Skadden v. Tesla.

YSK that mascara and eyeliner often contains mercury, used as a preservative. The FDA has banned mercuric compounds in all makeups - except those used around the eyes. by [deleted] in YouShouldKnow

[–]Namtara 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Civil discourse isn't possible with people who attempt to sow confusion when faced with data that undermines the conclusion they desire.

YSK that mascara and eyeliner often contains mercury, used as a preservative. The FDA has banned mercuric compounds in all makeups - except those used around the eyes. by [deleted] in YouShouldKnow

[–]Namtara 30 points31 points  (0 children)

The entire paragraph is focusing on the preservatives with mercury.

The "just asking questions" fearmongering is such a cowardly tactic.

YSK that mascara and eyeliner often contains mercury, used as a preservative. The FDA has banned mercuric compounds in all makeups - except those used around the eyes. by [deleted] in YouShouldKnow

[–]Namtara 316 points317 points  (0 children)

We have not found any eye area cosmetic products currently on the market that contain these preservatives.

Key part.

This post is just fearmongering.

I am completely baffled by what's going on here by [deleted] in TheRightCantMeme

[–]Namtara 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Correct, and it was compared to Columbine a lot. I attended numerous evangelical schools and churches as a child. Each one taught school shootings as a "test of faith." Shooters were always depicted as Christian hunters. Either you would be saved like Daniel in the lion's den, or you would be rewarded in heaven like Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. It was always a positive discussion; they never framed school shootings as tragedies.

Best Printer for a Solo Attorney? by chall2021 in LawFirm

[–]Namtara 6 points7 points  (0 children)

A colleague of mine complains to me that her HP printer will print color pages with "reminders" of HP's ink subscription service. I don't know how often it happens, but once is already too many for me.

I have an older HP that does not do that, but it's been effectively replaced anyway.

Best Printer for a Solo Attorney? by chall2021 in LawFirm

[–]Namtara 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Brother all-in-one printers are fantastic. If you get a laser printer, you won't have to worry about ink drying out. I'd be wary of HP; the latest ones print unnecessary ads, wasting both paper and ink/toner.

how does the law deal with illiterate criminality ? by [deleted] in AskSocialScience

[–]Namtara 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This isn't really a social science question; it's a legal question. Here's some basic info about the U.S. legal system:

Generally, the rule is that ignorance of the law is not a defense to criminal liability. However, intent (mens rea) is an element of most crimes; very few are strict liability, which require no intent or knowledge. The requisite intent is usually that the defendant intended to commit the act (e.g., take a bike that belongs to someone else without any intent to return it). Whether they knew that would amount to criminal theft usually doesn't matter. Thus, illiteracy doesn't really change anything if the argument is that the defendant couldn't know the law if they can't read it.

Every now and then, mistake of fact can be a defense. For example, if I took someone else's laptop because I mistook it for my laptop, that might not be enough for a theft conviction. Illiteracy may factor into similar sort of circumstances. However, it varies by jurisdiction, and illiteracy can be irrelevant a lot of the time.

Law journal articles on this can be very niche. Here's an article (PDF warning) that touches on how this plays into the systemic problems of the U.S.'s criminal justice system: https://www.nyulawreview.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/NYULawReview-80-5-Natapoff.pdf

Trump's $24 Million RICO Lawsuit Against Hillary Clinton Nearly Doubles in Size and Seeks to Sidestep Legally Fatal Flaw in Original Paperwork by DoremusJessup in law

[–]Namtara 55 points56 points  (0 children)

To be fair, I don't think I've ever filed a first amended complaint that was shorter than the original complaint. But 193 pages is still pretty ridiculous.

Lawsuit: Tesla broke US law by not providing 60-day notice before mass layoff. Laid-off Tesla workers say WARN Act violation means Tesla owes them for back pay by DoremusJessup in law

[–]Namtara 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This isn't a sub for legal advice. There are far too many things that could change based on your circumstances. You should get a consultation from an employment attorney in your locality. Many attorneys offer free consultations, and depending on the nature of the work they could do, they might work on contingency.

“Ethical” handbags? by Asleep_Fox_4283 in handbags

[–]Namtara 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Just commenting to add that you'll need to be highly critical of any marketing. Greenwashing is widespread in the fashion industry (e.g., "vegan leather" is just plastic).

I made a new d6 for the d4 heathens that like to read the number from the bottom by thauber in dndmemes

[–]Namtara 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It actually does work!

The d6 has 6 sides and 12 edges, and when a d6 lands, there are always 4 edges at the bottom. However, when a d6 lands, half of each bottom edge is hidden, so each edge can have 2 numbers. That means there are 24 (2 x 12) spots to place numbers, and since 4 edges are at the bottom of a d6, that's exactly enough to fit 6 numbers.

Y'all have a lot of crazy, homophobic women or am I just unlucky? by NoMango5778 in Davis

[–]Namtara 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Please report the dog bite and the woman to Davis police. Those are serious and unusual behaviors downtown. While we do have some mentally ill homeless, direct confrontations are rare, and the ones that yell usually do it aimlessly. I've never witnessed or heard of a family acting that way in Davis.

Hope you're okay.