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That is similar to the stupid IANAL preface people insist on including. Quite frankly you can literally make a post stating you are a lawyer and the following
by paulie_a 7y ago
That is similar to the stupid IANAL preface people insist on including. Quite frankly you can literally make a post stating you are a lawyer and the following is legal advice and there would not be a single repercussion.
- danieltillett 7y agoThis sounds like legal advice - are you a lawyer :)
- lxgr 7y agoI always assumed that preface to mean "I'm not a lawyer, please check with one before _you_ get into trouble", more so than "I'm not a lawyer, here's my opinion and don't sue _me_ over it".
- dsr_ 7y agoHaving talked to lawyers about this -- what they end up saying is "I am a lawyer, but I am not your lawyer and me giving you this informal bit of information does not constitute the formation of a privileged relationship. I'm not working for you. Also, I haven't done any particular research for you and this is just based on my general experience." And then they typically shorten the whole thing to "I think you should talk to a lawyer."
- TeMPOraL 7y agoI think pretending to be a lawyer (or a doctor) could actually land you in a world of legal hurt - that's one of the features of licensed professions. (IANAL though, check with your local laws and all.)
- Y_Y 7y agoThere's fraudently practicing as a doctor, and there's posting bullshit on a website about bullshit. And I'd know, I'm a lawyer and a doctor.
- PhasmaFelis 7y agoThat's not why people say "I am not a lawyer."
- paulie_a 7y agowhy do they?
- PhasmaFelis 7y agoUsually, it means "I believe this is accurate, but you should check with an expert before doing anything that might have consequences." It's not about covering your ass, it's about trying to be a decent guy and not accidentally mislead people.