Law & Ethics - August 2006

2006-08-21 18:31:34 · 24 answers · asked by one voice 3

2006-08-21 18:22:30 · 7 answers · asked by Quack Man 1

Because "The War on Terror" is not a traditional war, antiquated methods of fighting are obviously not very effective. The Geneva Convention is good in alot of ways but very limiting for the current "war" we are fighting. I purpose that since the Geneva Convention is not being upheld by Muslim militants when engaging our military, it is usless to maintain. Why fight with your hands tied behind your back? Knowing that we are unable to engage hospitals, mosques, ambulances and civilians they are hiding behind each of these. They are not fighting "by the rules" why should we continue to give them an upper hand? By simply withdrawing from the Geneva convention, and any other global network that causes us to be held back we wouldn't have to worry about breaking their rules. Each and every soldier would have the freedom to use their own sense of when and where it is necessary to eliminate our enemies. Morality is indeed very important we should form our own rules. What do you think?

2006-08-21 18:16:03 · 8 answers · asked by James H 3

2006-08-21 17:46:15 · 10 answers · asked by list 3

I have to write a paper about my hobby and how the government affects it. My hobby is going camping at the beach w/ my friends. i mean i know it effects it by i have to obey laws of the road on my way there, i have to wear a life jacket when i go in ocean.. pay fee;s for parking.. what else? help me out guys! thanks..

2006-08-21 17:34:56 · 30 answers · asked by gemini_gurl1986 1

after the case has been taken over by the state?
Also after the victim has already testified infront of grandjury.

2006-08-21 17:32:23 · 6 answers · asked by Desperate Housewife 2

How accurate is eyewitness testimony? In your opinion, what kinds of protections, if any, are needed for a court to accept eye witness testimony?
What is your educated opinion on this one?

2006-08-21 17:32:22 · 2 answers · asked by Jodi O 1

I had an injury and illness, then the hurricanes we had, and had to file ch7 bankruptcy.I didn't know about a hardship type.There's a government program that rewards teachers for each year worked in high risk/severely needed areas, and deducts off a student loan. My atty included my info in the papers and the judge granted a full discharge. The bankruptcy document says any creditor has to notify the court prior to it, if they have any objection; none did. Months after the discharge, the student loan company sent a payment booklet. I spoke with them,and they said they did recieve notice prior to the bankruptcy, and of the discharge, but they 'usually' don't have to contact the court'. They said I now have to prove the judge said this loan specifically was discharged. I asked the trustee, she said 'That's closed,if they're on the schedules, it's discharged'.They are.No creditors are listed individually.Idon't think the burden is on me to prove it's included.They are calling with threats

2006-08-21 17:13:31 · 2 answers · asked by cb.cando 1

2006-08-21 17:00:54 · 25 answers · asked by dragonfiy81 2

2006-08-21 16:37:35 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-21 16:23:22 · 3 answers · asked by denise p 1

My husband and I obtained a loan for our house over two years ago. The payment was set for 783.00 and that included alot of things in escrow such as hazzard insurance, PMI, and county taxes. After a time the bank gave our loan to another mortgage co. who then told us that we had NOT been paying the PMI on our loan and in order to resolve it they raised our payments 1,189.82.
Because of such a dramatic increase in the payment it has been hard to meet those requirments. However, as I said before, the PMI had been figured into the original payment of 783.00. We recived no notice of intent to foreclose. We've talked to our lawyer about it and he thinks we should try and find another mortgage co and buy our house back when it actually goes to sale on the courthouse lawn. Any ideas? I really feel that the bank is at fault here. I know it's made it into the recorders office in the courthouse and to the Asociate court office. How can they do that without informing us?

2006-08-21 16:11:17 · 4 answers · asked by bluegrass 5

I was recently demoted at my workplace and replaced by a female with a degree. I work at a boxing gym and have female members. today i was told by these female members that the new supervisor approched them inquiring if i've ever asked them out or if they've been sexual harassed from my part-something i never did. They stressed how disappointed they felt about this questioning and they felt offended. A source told me that she was infringing my civil rights, i just don't know how? i will approched management about this situations but i want to be able to let them know how they were infringing my civil rights. i feel discourge and disappointed-Please help.

2006-08-21 16:02:42 · 11 answers · asked by areyes2@sbcglobal.net 2

my son owes a payday loan, (CHECK INTO CASH), he wants to make pay arrangements cause we got into a financial bind. one of the workers came by the house the other day and said that he hadnt been in in a while but she had a letter to leave if he didnt answeer the door. but now they call all day and seem like make trhreat. its not like we are ignoring them. they contin8e to call before he gets in and then hes trying to get the monet to pay. do they legally have the right to come to your door? that seems like they are really a mob

2006-08-21 15:53:56 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-21 15:52:52 · 23 answers · asked by akrider49 1

Obviously someone with drive and education, but I'm talking about natural ability. What personality traits are common with great lawyers?

2006-08-21 15:52:21 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

"Personhood brings with it all manner of rights and protections."

"We humans understand the other great apes much more completely than was possible even a few years ago. We now know that chimpanzees, gorillas, bonobos, and human beings are all species of African great apes. Together with orang-utans, we are members of a slightly larger taxonomic group known as the great apes, or "hominoidea." Not only do we have a new understanding of our biological kinship with the other great apes, but we have also gained an awareness about their complex emotional and social repertoires. This knowledge brings with it an ethical and constitutional issue which is fundamentally important to the system of values which informs and animates our society and, hence, our law. That issue is whether we can, in good conscience, maintain the legal distinction between persons and nonpersons by drawing a bright line around human beings (and a few of their creations), to the absolute exclusion of all others."

2006-08-21 15:48:15 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a lawyer friend living in Latin America who wants to come live in the States, what does she have to do to become a lawyer here aside from taking the bar?

2006-08-21 15:31:59 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-21 15:23:51 · 13 answers · asked by smutulator 1

a caucasian student pushes a native american child and causes a broken leg needing surgery and the caucasian child doesn't get reprimanded because the principal said it was horseplaying even if the native american child said he wasn't even playing with the causcasian student. Then another incident when the native american child lets another child use his crutches while he is resting and the other caucasian child is only standing with them at his sides the principal takes the crutches away because she says the boys were using the crutches inappropiately she makes the native american child hop without any assistance to the office and the caucasian boys do not get reprimanded do you think there is racial discrimination here? And if there is do I have a lawsuit and which type of lawyer should I look for?

2006-08-21 15:16:41 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-21 15:12:29 · 10 answers · asked by PaulN 2

my lil cuzin had a t that said i have kidnappep myself giv me one million dollars or ill never come bac i laughed at it and im just curious cuz it waz funny just curiousity

2006-08-21 14:53:54 · 33 answers · asked by Abi 3

MY brother met a girl that was pregnant. She claimed a certain person was the dad and called him even when she was going into delivery and he wanted no part. My brother gave the baby his name and has been her daddy for 3 yrs. Now after 3 yrs the other guy claims to want a DNA test to claim his daughter. What rights does my brother have????

2006-08-21 14:49:27 · 8 answers · asked by krsd0806 1

my mother just recently passed away and the family member who helped with the funeral is commiting fraud to get the rest of her insurance money from other policies of which I am the beneficiary. I have been told that I no longer am the beneficiary how does that work I am her only child. i need immediate help what should I do

2006-08-21 14:46:20 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

we just bought a new home 6 months ago and I think her plan was to use me to get the house and end things.She never worked until she filed for divorce.Now she is doing home child care but inflating her income not to force sale of the home.My parents paid 5000 towards a down payment we agreed to pay back

2006-08-21 14:45:02 · 5 answers · asked by samuelsonpatrick 1

If a townhome was purchased 5 months after storm damage occurred without the buyer knowing, who should have to pay the loss assessment charges? How long does an association have to register with the city?

2006-08-21 14:41:52 · 5 answers · asked by thestara 1

for selling insurance when thay was not soppose to.would this make the contract void.

2006-08-21 14:26:59 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-21 14:24:08 · 4 answers · asked by John16 5

The children don't always want to go?

2006-08-21 14:19:49 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have raised him since he was 5 month old. He is now 20 months old. I am going through a visitation issue with my ex wife for my daughter. She will try to have my son taken away by saying I may harm the child. I am 50% rating by the VA and I am seeing a councelor every 3 months and I take medication to control my dreams. Could the state of AZ take away my son? Is there a website I could research this on?

2006-08-21 14:09:25 · 4 answers · asked by cablelayer 2