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What is California's wiretapping law, and why does Gmail implicate it?

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The California wiretapping law, CA Penal Code § 631, provides criminal penalties for "[a]ny person who… intentionally taps, or makes any unauthorized connection… with any telegraph or telephone wire, line, cable, or instrument… or who willfully and without the consent of all parties to the communication, or in any unauthorized manner, reads, or attempts to read, or to learn the contents or meaning of any message, report, or communication while the same is in transit o.
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What are the Federal wiretapping laws, and does Gmail implicate them?

Gmail Privacy FAQ
The Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) was passed in 1986 as an update to the law governing the interception of electronic communication, including e-mail. Title I of ECPA (The Wiretap Act) (18 U.S.C. § 2511) governs communications "in transit." The federal Wiretap Act only requires one of the parties to consent to the acquisition of the communication.
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Is there a "service provider exception" under California wiretapping law?

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Unlike in the federal laws, there is no exception in the California wiretapping law for ISPs. Even if there were, Google would be unlikely to qualify for it with their Gmail service, at least under the narrow formulation of the exception.
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What about California law?

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A California law effective January 1, 2003 requires Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval for any research involving derivation and use of human embryonic stem cells, human embryonic germ cells, and human adult stem cells from any source, including somatic cell nuclear transplantation. The law specifically makes such research legal in California, and also legalizes donation of embryonic or cadaveric fetal tissue for research purposes.
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What does California do to monitor cancer?

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The California Cancer Registry (CCR) monitors the occurrence of cancer among Californians, both incidence (new diagnoses) and mortality (deaths). The CCR, which is operated by the California Department of Health Services in collaboration with the Public Health Institute and ten regional cancer registries, is an essential tool for the prevention and control of cancer in California.
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What is Gmail?

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Gmail (http://www.gmail.com) is Google (http://www.google.com)'s webmail service. It is currently only a beta, and is invatation only. It offers the latest in spam filtering, a totally different approach to organizing e-mails, and the usual power and simplicity that Google offers interface wize.
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Where can I find the California COBRAW Law?

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The California COBRA law can be found at www.leginfo.ca.gov The bill number is SB719 and the legislative year was 1997-98 You can print out the final chaptered version from that site. Yes, it can be a part of the flexplan. And no, your accountant cannot just set this up if it is for an individual. For the company, the CPA firm could set it up. The cost would probably be cheaper if you allowed eflexgroup.com to set the plan up for you. If you would like a quote go to this link:
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Will I qualify to practice law in California?

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Yes. Successful completion of the JD licensure program at IUCOL qualifies the student to take the State Bar Examination. Upon successful passage of this examination, the student becomes a member of the California State Bar and may practice law in California.
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What is the new California Law on paralegals?

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The State of California has adopted legislation—Business and Professions Code section 6450 et seq.—that defines the titles paralegal and legal assistant, and sets educational criteria and continuing education requirements. Cal State East Bay's Paralegal Studies certificate program meets the education requirements of the California law because we are an accredited institution and the program consists of more than 24 semester units of paralegal course work.
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What does California law permit the family of child who was killed to recover?

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Unfortunately, the jury can't undo what the defendant has done. They can't bring the child back. All that a jury can do is send a message that something priceless was taken, and that there was tremendous value to what was destroyed. They send that message the only way they can - with a verdict for money damages.
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Does California have standard percentages for exempt use?

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No. There are no authorized standard percentages that can be used to compute your diesel fuel tax refund. Testing is required to claim nontaxable usage on a percentage basis. Diesel fuel tax can be refunded only to the person or entity that paid the tax. If your owner-operators pay for their own diesel fuel, either directly or by way of settlement, you are not eligible to claim a refund of the tax.
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What does the law enforcement officer do?

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The law enforcement officer has a primary responsibility to protect the child. The officer will interview the parents/caregivers and child and will gather information based on the interviews, physical evidence and information from other sources such as medical and school records. When instances of serious abuse and crimes occur, the parent/caregiver is arrested and the case if referred by law enforcement to the district attorney for criminal prosecution.
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What will be covered on the California Law/Ethics Review?

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You will receive a study guide along with handouts that will fully outline what you need to know regarding the CDA Dental Practice Act and Code of Ethics.
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What constitutes a defective product under California law?

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A product may be found to be defective because of a manufacturing defect, a design defect, or a warning defect. If plaintiff can prove any one of these defects, he or she can win the case against the manufacturer.
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How familiar are you with law schools outside of California?

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Very! I work with applicants from all over the country and worked with admission directors from law schools nationwide. All law schools are looking for the same qualities in their students and I know how to best bring those qualities to the forefront of your application. Approximately 60% of my clients are on the East Coast.
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I was injured in Texas, but live in California. Can I file for benefits under California law?

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a. If you were hired in California and sent to work in Texas, you fall within California jurisdiction; but b. If you went to Texas seeking work without any contact while you lived in California, you probably do not fall within California jurisdiction.
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I've heard there is a law called UIFSA. What does this law do?

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UIFSA (Uniform Interstate Family Support Act) is a law regulating the establishment and enforcement of child support orders where the parents live in different states or where the support order is in a state other than where either of the parents live.
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What does California Certification mean?

State certification means that the device has been tested by an independent, state-approved laboratory (1) to verify the manufacturer's health-related performance claims, and (2) to ensure that materials within the device do not add contaminants to the treated water. quot;Reduces bacteria, cysts, Giardia, Cryptosporidium, viruses" (examples of microbiological contaminants)
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What does California Certification not cover?

All California-certified water treatment devices are intended as supplemental treatment for municipally treated water. They are not intended for use on raw water, such as ditch water, lake or river water; nor are they intended to treat elevated levels of dangerous chemicals in ground water. There are no "whole house" or point-of-entry systems currently certified for health claims.
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Does California Pacific Medical Center have a security system for newborns?

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Yes. Infant Security is taken very seriously at California Pacific. At the time of your admission (or prior), you can discuss specifics with your physician. In order to keep our policy secure, we choose not to print information about our security system.
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How does cancer compare to other causes of death in California such as heart disease?

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Cancer is the second leading cause of death in California and the United States. In 2003, 23 percent of all California deaths were due to cancer, compared to 29 percent due to heart disease, the leading cause of death, and 7 percent due to stroke, the third leading cause of death. However, cancer has surpassed heart disease as the leading cause of death for Americans under the age of 85.
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What governs LTD benefits, California Law or Federal Law?

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If your LTD coverage is group coverage and was provided by the employer, it is probably governed by ERISA. In that situation, it will be subject to ERISA, federal Common Law and Department of Labor Regulations governing ERISA claims. As discussed below, these claims will almost certainly be litigated in Federal District Court. However, certain aspects of California Insurance law are "saved from pre-emption" and may be applied to the claim.
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How much data does GMAIL Mobile uses?

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While not as efficient as BlackBerry Email, it's much more efficient than iPhone email and Pocket Outlook (Windows Mobile). GMAIL uses the following compression techniques: Making email download manual (downloads only the most recent few headers only, and new emails), makes attachment download optional, downloading only kilobytes-sized image thumbnails or text snippets when you actually try to download a megabytes-sized thumbnails or text snippets.
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Where in the Law School can I use a computer to check my Hotmail/Yahoo Mail/GMail account?

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Although the stand-up email stations in the Burns first floor alcove and the second floor of Stockton are intended for access to your @law.gwu.edu accounts only, the computers in the labs have unrestricted Internet access and may readily be used to check commercial email accounts.
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What is this law about?

FAQ: Federal Abortion Ban
In late 2003, Congress passed and President Bush signed into law the "Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act of 2003," the first federal ban on abortions. The act would prohibit a wide range of abortions performed in the second trimester. This law is not about abortions performed late in pregnancy. Forty states and the District of Columbia already ban third-trimester abortions except when the life or health of the woman is at stake.
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What does the new federal law mean for charities?

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of January 1, 2005, charities that accept donations of vehicles, trucks, boats, and airplanes — and later sell these donated items — will be subject to additional reporting requirements. Charities will be required to disclose in writing, to each donor and to the IRS, the gross proceeds raised from the sale of their donated vehicle when the vehicle is sold for $500.00 or more.
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What does the new federal law mean for donors?

NKF of Western New York
The law will not affect donors who do not itemize on their taxes. Donors who do itemize their taxes will no longer carry the burden of determining the value for their donation. Instead, they will receive a verifiable written receipt from the charity, which will document the gross proceeds of the donated vehicle valued at $500.00 or more. Donors are encouraged to speak to their tax advisors for more information.
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Why Does Oregon Have this Law?

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Measure 11 is a law designed to assure that dangerous juvenile offenders are removed from society. It is designed to make the citizens of Oregon feel safer by taking the most violent juvenile offenders out of circulation and locking them up for a long time. Robbery II: You, alone or with a friend, want someone's baseball cap. You either pretend to have a weapon or threaten to beat the owner up. Upon conviction for Robbery II you and your friend go to prison for 5 years and 10 months.
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What does Washington's medical marijuana law do?

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Washington’s medical marijuana law (Chapter 69.51A RCW) was enacted by voters in 1998 as an initiative. It allows doctors to legally recommend medical marijuana to patients for some medical conditions. Under state law, patients may possess a 60-day supply of medical marijuana if it is based on a doctor’s written recommendation. However, a 60-day supply has not yet been defined in law or rule.
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How does the amended law affect contracts already in place?

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The law does not apply to contracts entered into prior to September 1, 2004 even if the contract was performed in whole or in part after September 1, 2004.
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