Law & Ethics - August 2006

What is the most reliable way to patent an idea for software(and development) in the US? How can I know for sure that the idea has not been developed by anyone else?

2006-08-14 04:35:22 · 4 answers · asked by hewhoknowsthemost 1

2006-08-14 04:31:00 · 10 answers · asked by cefurx 1

If I am moving out of my parents house (I am 18) without their permission, are my clothes/shoes considered gifts that I can therefore legally remove from the house?

2006-08-14 04:27:26 · 11 answers · asked by baby36036 1

2006-08-14 04:20:54 · 1 answers · asked by Kenneth S 1

I read something about private beaches and wondered - can you just walk by in the shallows, or do you have to swim?

2006-08-14 04:15:45 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I purchased a home and later found that a known problem existed at the time of the sale. The seller had made attempts to repair the problem. The Property Disclosure Form required that the owner disclose any attempted repairs to this specific item in the previous 5 years. The prior owner is now claiming that their realtor told them not to disclose the problem. Does this absolve the seller from liability? The real estate contract clearly says that they realtor is not an attorney and does not provide legal advice. Also, the statute of limitations is not an issue in this case. Thoughts?

2006-08-14 04:11:28 · 6 answers · asked by Steve S 1

would then the crime rate drop instead of blaming guns for crime,when will they stop trying to take away the freedoms,the right to bare arms,if they would work to solve the issues instead giving handouts out,maybe they could sleep better at night,knowing people are to tired to get out and commit crimes

2006-08-14 04:02:15 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Let´s say you had an idea for a Film, a Book or an Invention, How would you copyright these ideas bvefore you show them to someone who could copy them

2006-08-14 03:58:52 · 7 answers · asked by Curry MONSTER 1

The should have more say in the legal matters. Just imagine...the wonders it can do.

2006-08-14 03:57:07 · 4 answers · asked by Razor 5

2006-08-14 03:50:58 · 18 answers · asked by Razor 5

I live far from work, the bus driver would not stop for me. there is no other transportation but the bus. the bus driver does it on purpose. I pay all the time, can I sue.. how?

2006-08-14 02:56:43 · 9 answers · asked by sheflakbir 2

There were 2 seperate pages; 1 was a summons and the other was a complaint but no other information was included. It states I need to be present at the court. Is this an actual hearing where I need to enter a plea or are they stating information they may have against me? Do I need a lawyer? The hearing is coming up pretty soon. Who do I contact at the court about this information. If I need a lawyer will they grant me more time? Thanks for the replies.

2006-08-14 02:55:37 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I recieved a 6 month ban on my driving licence today as a result of speeding, it totted up to 12 points but my offence was only 37 in a 30mph zone, apparently I didn't plead excessive hardship strongly enough although keeping my job is dependent on me keeping my licence, I don't think the magistrates ruling was fair - HELP!!!

2006-08-14 02:26:31 · 24 answers · asked by Bex 1

2006-08-14 02:05:25 · 13 answers · asked by bill s 2

2006-08-14 02:03:46 · 3 answers · asked by florida863 2

If the bylaws state that you should vote a member in if this is not done is that person who was not voted in a member

2006-08-14 02:03:10 · 2 answers · asked by Kaymusic 1

This is based on a story in a British newspaper a couple of years ago. I didn't follow it up so I don't know the outcome, but maybe some legal eagle out there can suggest the possible verdict..
The story went like this... a thief stole a ladies handbag and got away. There was a credit card in the bag belonging to the lady, and he used it to place a bet on the horses at a bookmakers. (Not sure if it was an internet bookies, or high street) Soon after, the thief was caught and arrested. The ladies bag and credit card were returned to her. Meanwhile, the horse won the race that the man had bet on. SO..the question is - who legally owns the winnings from the bet? Is it the thief (who place the bet), the lady (whose credit card was used to place the bet), the police, (who might possibly claim the winnings as it was the proceeds of a crime), -or does the bookmaker refuse to pay out?..

2006-08-14 02:01:06 · 7 answers · asked by Lozzo 3

i wuz recently workin on my friends farm?? i was drivin a tractor form like 1970 down the road...unknown to me ..it was leaking hydrolic fuel...so when i went over enuff bumps..they fork lifts fell down and jammed into the ground..and tore up the whole fork lift system......it cost 250$...should i have to pay for it.. i mean its their farm..they never told me i'd be responsible for it if anything happend..and ontop of that nobody told me it was leaking hydrolic fuel..??.. i mean it had had problems previously..but they had fixed it..obviously they did a bad job....i mean..i had no clue that it as leaking....and he says he agress 100% with me. that i could have dun nething to stop it..but is shud have 2 pay 4 it since i wuz drivin.so now my best friend ( the one i was workin for) says i owe his 250$$..to fix it..thats how much it cost..or i can work off the amount of hours he put into fixing it?? should i?? i mean i dont wanna ruin the friendship?? but should i be responsible for it????

2006-08-14 01:42:58 · 17 answers · asked by your mom 1

Are there circumstances where you are not responsible for your actions? When and why?

2006-08-14 01:35:52 · 15 answers · asked by helixburger 6

Filipino Lawyers

2006-08-14 01:22:00 · 0 answers · asked by jim c 1

2006-08-14 00:57:45 · 9 answers · asked by slyintellectual 3

2006-08-14 00:52:56 · 6 answers · asked by John R 1

2006-08-14 00:50:04 · 19 answers · asked by politicalghettogirl 3

Lets say there is a guy and a girl that have a child together. The girl is a honor roll, full time student with a part time job, with a clear criminal history. The man is a full-time student with two part time jobs, but he has an excessive criminal history, all of which are for some type of assault. He has no felonies though.

They get into a physical fight-with the guy choking the girl-and then the girl hits the guy~Who will have the more likely chance of getting custody of the child?

2006-08-14 00:19:00 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-13 22:48:04 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Blaire reckons we are not as corrput as some.

2006-08-13 22:45:45 · 11 answers · asked by bluedart 1

I dont know about your state but in Florida, every other commercial is from some bloodsucker. They want to sue truckers, bar owners, liqour stores, employers and homeowners for any reason. I am really sick and tired of them driving up drug prices, homeowners/auto/health insurance rates by suing everyone. They really must think they serve a purpose in life. Isnt it about time liberals got on the bandwagon and said tort reform now?

2006-08-13 22:43:09 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

We have a sound file that was submitted to us but it sounds diff. Can a sound file be tampered with, and can a professional tell the difference if so if we reject the file?

2006-08-13 21:35:46 · 6 answers · asked by ALU 1

NO, because PETA has them propped up on life support and expensive medication to prevent them from getting there.

2006-08-13 21:34:52 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

Like factory Act,

2006-08-13 21:23:11 · 2 answers · asked by Amit G 1