Try Spokane - I don't know how many times the medical examiner has to write homicide on the death certificate of somebody who just happened to die while being arrested before something gets done.
There's two points to what I was saying... The WTO is not some strange foreign body, we had the same hand as everybody else in writing the treaties. Secondly if the US doesn't play by the rules then there's nothing to make anybody else play by the rules either and chaos ensues.
The WTO isn't trying to override anything - we're simply being asked to honor a commitment made under a treaty which we negotiated. Other nations that didn't want to allow cross border trade in gambling opted out of those provisions, the United States did not. The US has repeatedly argued that it was a mistake the WTO panels have ruled that the record of the treaty negotiation shows that is not the case and the US freely made the commitment. Don't tell me the government didn't have a lawyer read it before they signed.
For further clarification, the US Constitution makes it clear that international treaties ratified by congress become the law of the United States.
As for the meaningless cabal of US bashers - get a grip. We are the WTO. Without our commitment to abide by the treaties there will be no WTO. I really hate the cranks that point to organizations that the US was a key player in founding claiming that they're anti US just because they may disagree once in a while. I'm surprised nobody is claiming the Internet is anti US too.
Remember the recent contract for fuel tanker planes which was awarded to boeing - withdrawn because of bribery and then awarded to boeing again because it would be unamerican to give it to airbus - the only other bidder.
Then she can file bankruptcy - all of that is protected.
"Debts arising from copyright infringement judgments are generally dischargeable in personal bankruptcy proceedings unless the creditor (i.e., the copyright owner) can prove that the judgment constitutes a debt for a "willful and malicious injury" within the meaning of 11 U.S.C. 523(a)(6). Moreover, because the legal standards for "willful and malicious injury" differ from those governing "willful infringement" under the Copyright Act, even a willful infringement judgment may be dischargeable in bankruptcy"
Actually since 1986 the California Supreme Court has been viewed as one of the most conservative in the country. The court was stacked with conservative judges because the existing judges kept overturning death sentences. A result of this is that the California supreme court is overturned more than any other in the country in capital cases.
The laws governing exempt property are generally the same for bankrupcy as well as for satifying court judgments. So I think her retirement savings and house are safe. It's possible a lien could be placed on the property to prevent her from selling it without paying the settlement - but I'm not sure about that.
Yes it does. Seriously otherwise no where near as many corporations would make bankruptcy filings.
Some types of judgments cannot be included in bankruptcy - I'm faily sure that this is not one of those. Chapters 7 or 13 are usual for personal bankruptcy - not chapter 11.
I guess they should be asking apple for the $8 tax instead of threatening consumers. It seems that paying the $8 makes a device a home recording device.
Flat wings work well for rockets - we call them fins - they generate lift at non-zero angles of attack which has the effect of straightening the flight of the rocket (or making it turn into a strong wind).
"The AHRA also provides for a royalty tax of up to $8 per new digital recording machine and 3 percent of the price of all digital audiotapes or discs. This tax is paid by the manufacturers of digital media devices and distributed to the copyright owners whose music is presumably being copied. In consideration of this tax, copyright owners agree to forever waive the right to claim copyright infringement against consumers using audio recording devices in their homes.
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Some more background :
One of these homicides happened to a man who was doing no more that holding a 2 liter bottle of pop while in a convenience store.
Another was a man who the officers involved said "appeared to be having a seizure" when they entered his residence.
Clearly a finding of homicide in these circumstances suggests there's a problem.
Problem is if you piss off a senator like that - he'll be more than happy to filibuster every one of your bills until the end of time.
To be continued (only not really)
Did you forget to listen to Hemispheres ?
Everybody knows that the missing matter in the universe is packing peanuts.
Oh yeah - try googling the named Jay Olsen and Shonto Pete
Try Spokane - I don't know how many times the medical examiner has to write homicide on the death certificate of somebody who just happened to die while being arrested before something gets done.
I found some at my local Costco a couple of weeks ago. In glass bottles too.
There's two points to what I was saying ... The WTO is not some strange foreign body, we had the same hand as everybody else in writing the treaties. Secondly if the US doesn't play by the rules then there's nothing to make anybody else play by the rules either and chaos ensues.
None of these people were on the panels that reviewed the cases. They don't make the decisions on individual cases.
What can or can't be done within the borders of a particular jurisdiction is up to that jurisdiction to decide.
Fine and if that were our argument it would have worked. The problem is THIS
ANAL however my understanding is that international law and treaties trumps domestic laws every time.
Correct - the US constitution even spells that out.
Huh ?
The WTO isn't trying to override anything - we're simply being asked to honor a commitment made under a treaty which we negotiated. Other nations that didn't want to allow cross border trade in gambling opted out of those provisions, the United States did not. The US has repeatedly argued that it was a mistake the WTO panels have ruled that the record of the treaty negotiation shows that is not the case and the US freely made the commitment. Don't tell me the government didn't have a lawyer read it before they signed.
For further clarification, the US Constitution makes it clear that international treaties ratified by congress become the law of the United States.
As for the meaningless cabal of US bashers - get a grip. We are the WTO. Without our commitment to abide by the treaties there will be no WTO. I really hate the cranks that point to organizations that the US was a key player in founding claiming that they're anti US just because they may disagree once in a while. I'm surprised nobody is claiming the Internet is anti US too.
That was what I was thinking too ... it's amazing what you can use that state secrets card for isn't it ?
So If you sue the government - they win because they play the state secrets card.
The government comes after you - they play the state secrets card and win.
Remember the recent contract for fuel tanker planes which was awarded to boeing - withdrawn because of bribery and then awarded to boeing again because it would be unamerican to give it to airbus - the only other bidder.
I'm curious why the judge didn't allow him the argue this at trial - maybe the NSA visited the judge too.
Then she can file bankruptcy - all of that is protected.
"Debts arising from copyright infringement judgments are generally dischargeable
in personal bankruptcy proceedings unless the creditor (i.e., the copyright owner) can
prove that the judgment constitutes a debt for a "willful and malicious injury" within the
meaning of 11 U.S.C. 523(a)(6). Moreover, because the legal standards for "willful and
malicious injury" differ from those governing "willful infringement" under the Copyright
Act, even a willful infringement judgment may be dischargeable in bankruptcy"
See : http://www.eff.org/IP/P2P/RIAA_v_ThePeople/P2P_bktcy_memo.pdf for the complete argument.
Actually since 1986 the California Supreme Court has been viewed as one of the most conservative in the country. The court was stacked with conservative judges because the existing judges kept overturning death sentences. A result of this is that the California supreme court is overturned more than any other in the country in capital cases.
The laws governing exempt property are generally the same for bankrupcy as well as for satifying court judgments. So I think her retirement savings and house are safe. It's possible a lien could be placed on the property to prevent her from selling it without paying the settlement - but I'm not sure about that.
Yes it does. Seriously otherwise no where near as many corporations would make bankruptcy filings.
Some types of judgments cannot be included in bankruptcy - I'm faily sure that this is not one of those. Chapters 7 or 13 are usual for personal bankruptcy - not chapter 11.
I know it's been argued before, but copying music is not stealing.
Stealing is depriving somebody of something they own. If I make a table that looks like yours have I stolen your table ?
I guess they should be asking apple for the $8 tax instead of threatening consumers. It seems that paying the $8 makes a device a home recording device.
Flat wings work well for rockets - we call them fins - they generate lift at non-zero angles of attack which has the effect of straightening the flight of the rocket (or making it turn into a strong wind).
Reminds me of this one :
Q: What do you call somebody who graduates bottom of their class in medical school ?
A: Doctor
Hmm ... Audio Home Recording Act :
"The AHRA also provides for a royalty tax of up to $8 per new digital recording machine and 3 percent of the price of all digital audiotapes or discs. This tax is paid by the manufacturers of digital media devices and distributed to the copyright owners whose music is presumably being copied. In consideration of this tax, copyright owners agree to forever waive the right to claim copyright infringement against consumers using audio recording devices in their homes.
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Are you sure you meant check ?