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IANAL, but I think that in this context "legal advice" has a meaning beyond the English one. It is also used to indicate an attorney-client relationship and the
by JeremyBanks 15y ago
IANAL, but I think that in this context "legal advice" has a meaning beyond the English one. It is also used to indicate an attorney-client relationship and the associated liability and confidentiality.
So someone can give legal advice (English), but say it isn't legal advice (Legalese) and that makes it not legal advice (Legalese).
- jacques_chester 15y agoThe main reason for IANAL, TINLA is that lawyers have attorney's immunity, and joe shmoe does not. If somebody relies on my opinion as if it is legal advice and from the circumstances it looks like legal advice, I can be in deep poop if the advice was wrong.
- mtogo 15y agoYou can say shit on the internet.
- jacques_chester 15y agoI see your point. The law does not. I use the same disclaimer on websites, in email, over the phone or down at the pub.
- mtogo 15y agoI meant literally the word "shit". Your point is completely valid.
- jacques_chester 15y agoWell shit.