Cultural Impact of Adopted Grandchildren and Inheritance Issues in the Entertainment Industry
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Cultural Impact of Adopted Grandchildren and Inheritance Issues in the Entertainment Industry

Question from a reader:
Please tell me about grandchild adoption. The grandfather and grandmother have one child and one grandchild. After the grandfather adopted the grandchild, he passed away, and that grandchild inherits. Later, the grandchild and grandfather are divorced after death, and the grandmother adopts that grandchild. When the grandmother passes away, can the adopted grandchild inherit? Additionally, if there

Understanding the Achievements of Researchers and Intellectual Property Rights in the Pharmaceutical Industry
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Understanding the Achievements of Researchers and Intellectual Property Rights in the Pharmaceutical Industry

Question from a reader:
As a researcher working for a pharmaceutical company, is it often the case that the achievements of developing a new drug are only recognized by the company? Additionally, is it rare for the names of the main developers or researchers of that drug to be remembered in the future? Regarding copyright, is it generally attributed to the

Understanding the Legal and Psychological Impacts of Rental Car Accidents: A Comprehensive Guide
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Understanding the Legal and Psychological Impacts of Rental Car Accidents: A Comprehensive Guide

Question from a reader:
A colleague accidentally hit a utility pole with the company car, causing dents and scratches on the bumper. My boss said, “You might have to pay out of pocket,” and it seems they didn’t call the police. So I have a few questions: 1. They mentioned paying out of pocket, but is it possible that there’s no

Legal and Psychological Impacts of Broken Meetup Promises on Social Media and How to Address Them
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Legal and Psychological Impacts of Broken Meetup Promises on Social Media and How to Address Them

Question from a reader:
When someone suddenly becomes unreachable after agreeing to meet via a social media chat app, does this constitute a crime?

Introduction

The situation where someone suddenly becomes unreachable after agreeing to meet via a social media chat app is a phenomenon often seen, particularly in the entertainment industry. However, whether this situation constitutes a legal crime, and

Legal and Psychological Approaches to Addressing Domestic Violence: Practical Advice for Families
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Legal and Psychological Approaches to Addressing Domestic Violence: Practical Advice for Families

Question from a reader:
Recently, I have been troubled by family issues. A verbal argument escalated to the point where my father restrained my sister. I felt it was dangerous and called the police, but my father ended up staying at a hotel for just today. The police told me, “Call us anytime,” but my mother said, “Don’t call casually,” which