Law & Ethics - February 2007

Is the government stepping into parenting boundaries by not making Dr.'s notify parents before performing an abortion on a minor?

2007-02-08 12:21:45 · 15 answers · asked by kelly b 1

There was no direct contact with doctor during the evaluation. Does an unlicensed technician have the ability to do this, and to bill for it?

2007-02-08 12:19:25 · 5 answers · asked by Roger Peters 2

L/Cpl. Daniel Smith was convicted and senteced in Philippine court for rape. But was released after several days in the cover of dark and non-office hours by officials of Makati city jail by virtue of the visiting forces agreement (VFA) ordered by the offials of the US Embassy in Manila. Hmmm... Smells fishy?

2007-02-08 12:18:27 · 6 answers · asked by pedro_jose 2

... search and seizure of its citizens and their property. I am having a really hard time on this paper and I need to get this paper done so that I can do the next paper.

2007-02-08 12:08:37 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know the laws vary state to state.

2007-02-08 12:05:56 · 12 answers · asked by xsovur 2

While crossing at a crosswalk yesterday, I got hit by a car. The driver was speeding and did not even slow down for me, according to several witnesses. The cops told me it was most definitely his fault.

However, I was amazingly not that badly hurt. I think all my winter clothes protected me from anything too serious, so I am basically just bruised all over and sore... can't really move a whole lot.

Everyone is telling me to sue the guy. Obviously, I want to recover for my medical bills and some damaged property. But beyond that, can I actually sue him (or his insurance company) for anything? Should I get a lawyer?

Thanks in advance for any advice.

2007-02-08 12:04:34 · 5 answers · asked by Venin_Noir 3

Imagine this scenario: Tens years from now it will be possible to genetically modify our embryos to gain an average of 50 IQ points as adults. Assuming that the procedure is safe and legal, would you choose to perform it on your children, and why? If not, would you still stick to your decision once all your friends and neighbours were doing it?

Note: Assume that the modified genes would be passed on to future generations.

2007-02-08 11:56:50 · 11 answers · asked by bergab_hase 3

This is background for a mystery I'm writing. The victim was shot and killed. A couple of hours before he died, he was punched out. The punch left a bruise during life, but how would it look after the victim died? Specifically, I'm asking if the site of the bruise would be obvious to a witness finding the victim. Would it be darker in color, larger in size after death? And would it be obvious enough to be seen in a black and white crime scene photo? Thank you!!!

2007-02-08 11:49:58 · 3 answers · asked by mnboater 2

Ok, i am taking a new job out of state in two months and have to start a new job so i am selling my townhome. I sat down with a realitor today and he told me the comps are 185k, now i owe 205k. well a year and a half ago i took out a HELOC for 70k, they said the home was valued at 220k and i took there word for it! I used the money to pay off medical bills, student loans and cc debt. They used a AMV? not a actual appraiser to come up with that market value. I told my relitor about this and he looked up actuall comps at that time and found that they were 183k at the highest at that time. He told me i would have a good case?/any suggestions or heard of this?

2007-02-08 11:46:25 · 2 answers · asked by bryan l 1

If the quality of life has ended for a person...should he have the right to end his life in a medically supervised manner.

2007-02-08 11:34:53 · 6 answers · asked by Laughing Man Copycat 5

I have to pay child support for my two kids and I am drowning because the amount of money that I make is not covering what I need to live. Does anyone know what to do in this situation. I thought about modifying my order but I dont think the courts are going to allow this. I have tried to get a second job and they have taken half of what I make which is still not enough to cover my expenses. Please anyone who knows a way. I dont want to not pay my child support but I do want to not stress about money anymore.

2007-02-08 11:34:48 · 13 answers · asked by postal_marg 3

I might be acting paranoid but could anyone get one- even kids?

2007-02-08 11:33:29 · 7 answers · asked by James H 2

i'm in 8th grade, we just learned that you do not have to stand for the pledge. so many students are taking advantige of this. many students are being told that they half to stand for it. i dont think there is any law saying that you must stand for the pledge. i'm i right. what is your opinion about this issue to.

2007-02-08 11:31:39 · 8 answers · asked by bubba 2

Your view on gun control (I need ideas!)

2007-02-08 11:28:17 · 38 answers · asked by Anonymous

...you end up with some kind of cigarette smoke related disease in the future, if you haven't smoked once in your life? I mean like people that will light up a cigarette beside you at a bus stop, mall entrance, park bench, etc. Could you also sue them now for endangerment?

2007-02-08 11:22:19 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ok, today I was driving doing the speed limit and when I had gotten to the light a guy in front of me had stop, in front of traffic. So I had to turn into the other line (to avoid from hitting him). However, the car behind me beeps at me (like I had cut her off). Anyway, I beep back at her, because I did not cut her off (anyway she was speeding down the street and I look before I went into the other line). After, that she was made and upset so then she tried to speed up and cut me off but that’s when I started speeding up and then went into another lane. When she finally caught up to me she had slam on her breaks and rolled down the window and start talking trash. While I was looking at her she was pointing at the car in front of me. The car in front of me had stop and my car was rolling a little bit towards the car (and that's when I tap it) I then look back at her and rolled down my window and park the car and got out (when I had made a full stop that's when she pulled off). After 5-10 sec’s I caught up with her and there was two cars in front of me. After a little while the cars had made their turns and that’s when I was behind her (she must of knew that it was me, because that’s when she had started to speed up) when I have gotten to the light with her again I was stopping but then that’s when she pulled off and made her turn. So anyway what would you have done and what do you think about the situation?

2007-02-08 11:19:38 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

My 2 year old son was forgotten outside of his daycare by his teachers. Luckily, another class was still outside and when she was rounding up her class she found my son asleep in one of the little play houses. The reason my sons class had gone in early is because it was far too cold outside for the kids in the first place (they were all complaining about frozen fingers). They do not know how long he was sleeping outside, they only know that there was at least 10 minutes between the two classes going inside. The incident report says that when he was brought in, he said he wasn't feeling well and that his legs hurt. Should I file some sort of lawsuit? Both of his teachers have been fired for negligence.
T.T.

2007-02-08 11:13:15 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm talking about rape, robbery, assault, and ANY gun crimes!! I think it would be a great deterrent if it is done EVERY time.

2007-02-08 10:56:40 · 11 answers · asked by twokows 1

2007-02-08 10:47:08 · 10 answers · asked by breakn_the_chains 1

My home burnt down on 12-19-06, My insurance company does not want to go by my insurance policy they said I was over insured. Here it is 2-08- 07 and the only thing I have gotten from my insurance was 7500.00. If I didn't pay my primenum they would have cancelled me. How can you be over insured? I need legal advise what to do in my situation. My e-mail address is rosebud_39_59@yahoo.com. Remind you I lost everything I owned including memories of my children pictures, first tooth first haircut graduation pictures etc, other things that their money can not replace. What can I do?

2007-02-08 10:30:15 · 7 answers · asked by rosebud_39_59 1

2007-02-08 10:28:42 · 14 answers · asked by Reseda Int Collisin Ctr k 1

Our real estate firm has planned a limited investment opportunity involving a fixed 35% ROI, a 100-day term, all backed by equity in real property.
What type of professional might you recommend for us to use to market this opportunity correctly? Financial adviser? Fund manager? Attorney?
This is only a temporary offer that we will be making available over the next several weeks, but we still want to be sure to do it correctly and efficiently. We also want to be sure that when we start advertising the offer, that we are in compliance with any S.E.C. rules that would apply.
Any responses or emails with your input would be appreciated.

2007-02-08 10:26:01 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

This is the assignment, but I have no idea how I'm supposed to answer this ...

The Johns-Manville Corporation was a profitable company that made a variety of building and other products. It was a major producer of asbestos, which was used for insulation in buildings and for a variety of other uses. It has been medically proven that excessive exposure to asbestos causes asbestosis, a fatal lung disease. Thousands of employees of the company and consumers who were exposed to asbestos and contracted this fatal disease sued the company for damages. In 1983, the lawsuits were being filed at a rate of more than 400 per week.
As a response, the company filed for reorganization bankruptcy. It argued that if it did not, an otherwise viable company that provided thousands of jobs an served a useful purpose in this country would be distroyed, and that without the declaration of bankruptcy, a few of the plaintiffs who first filed their lawsuits would win awards of hundreds of ..read below.

2007-02-08 10:22:17 · 4 answers · asked by ..... 2

ten, which ones? Please explain your answer?

2007-02-08 10:19:56 · 11 answers · asked by momoftwins1986 1

So the night of Feb 2' 2007 I was hit by a drunk driver. She was arrested at the scene. Me and my boyfriend both went to the hospital directly after leaving the scene, and basically bruised and battered. Her insurance is offering to pay all our medical expenses plus one thousand dollars to each of us.

Is this reasonable? I have never had to deal with a situation like this. My car is totaled, but she said the thousand dollars to each of us, does not include the damage to my car. Are they treating me fair, or should I hold off on accepting the deal?

2007-02-08 10:13:58 · 11 answers · asked by APIDLady 2

Since our representaives can not accept bribes in performing their governmental duties why are Lobbyists allowed to give them gifts,trips, and money for their next run at office?

2007-02-08 10:13:45 · 8 answers · asked by anstiss 1

can someone summarize it?

2007-02-08 10:05:21 · 13 answers · asked by Christina G 2

I owe a debt of about $4300 i want to work out a payment arrangement but the collection agency said they dont take payments.They will take $3500 but i dont have that much money I live in Michigan and I am not sure what my rights are here on collection practices.

2007-02-08 09:58:03 · 11 answers · asked by ash219772 1

I would like to find a coupel things out about being a beneficiary. My Grandmother passed away and my Grandpa is living. I do know that my mom is the beneficiary when so to speak "passes." What does this mean ? Is everything left to her including home or will it go to someone else. She has a brother but he isn't a beneficiary. WHat DOES ALL THIS MEAN ? Please help me in understanding this.

2007-02-08 09:54:27 · 4 answers · asked by girliegirl2483 2

OK so why month after month do i see that the majority of people committing the crimes on crimewatch are foreigners???

2007-02-08 09:52:12 · 13 answers · asked by Bobby J 3