Law & Ethics - February 2007

I moved out of my apartment in December, and now my former landlord is trying to get me to pay $1500 for new carpet, new paint, and a bunch of other things that really didn't need to be done or that weren't damaged by my fiance and I. She sent the bill to a creditor, so now I have them breathing down my neck too. In Wisconsin, I thought legally the landlord needed to do a walk-through with the tenant before the tenant moves out completely. We were not given any walk-through and that seems quite fishy.

2007-02-23 02:37:57 · 12 answers · asked by Tony 1

thats right DCA could be a miracle cure for certain types of deadly cancer but you and I can't get it. For one thing it can't be patented so no drug company wants to manufacture it.
The government won't let even terminal patients have it and it still has about 2 yrs of clinical trials. Why can't the government consider these terminally ill people as the clinical trials?

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/16776882/site/newsweek/

If I had cancer, I`ve got to tell you, I`m not waiting the two years for the human trial. If this has killed these things, lung, and breast, and, what was the other, brain cancer, if it`s killed these things in test tubes and in lab rats, what`s going to stop somebody who has nothing left to lose from going and finding some of this stuff and taking it? Well, since DCA has no patent, that means it can be made generically from day one. No exclusivity equals no value. You know, I heard that today, and I thought, you know, once in a while, maybe capitalism needs to be reminded of the value of human life.
Glenn Beck CNN

2007-02-23 02:36:28 · 3 answers · asked by Enigma 6

Suppose you're an Afghan farmer. Your name is similar to but not identical to that of someone on a Terrorist Watch List. A nasty neighbor turns you in for the reward money.

The US has you in custody for five years now. You protest your innocence and demand a trial. But they do nothing. They let you rot.

THIS IS A TRUE STORY. There are more.

Liberals in America call for Due Process for ALL-- even terror suspects/ For thuis thy are accused of being pro-terrorist by right-wing oafs and clods.

I say, TRY THEM OR RELEASE THEM! PROVE they're guilty, don't assume it beforehand. Any other way is unworthy of America. (As are right-wing sphincters.)

2007-02-23 02:32:16 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

governing agencies and fairness

2007-02-23 02:27:53 · 1 answers · asked by walkietalkie899 1

2007-02-23 02:09:42 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

All the junkies would wipe themself out...and all the drug dealer would kill each other and basically everything drug related would die!!!

2007-02-23 01:54:57 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

i mean exactly what subjects ought to know exactly a lawyer to be recognized like such.

2007-02-23 01:48:23 · 5 answers · asked by ticoguana 3

My husband was injured as a direct result of the restaurant's negligence. The injuries are minor - but he did have to go to the ER and he is in a lot of pain (glass in his eye...it's a long story). I am missing work, and he has a bunch of follow up appointments to make now to make sure he has no long term damage to his eyes.

What's my next course of action?

2007-02-23 01:42:44 · 10 answers · asked by jane 3

I work for a multinational corporation that is sending me to Nashville next Tuesday for a seminar. The hotel that I am staying in has very strict smoking policies. (Just to give you the background)

I admit, I use to smoke…but, I have had a cigarette in over 5 weeks 

Well our secretary that made the arrangements took it upon herself to put me in a smoking room. And I quote, "I went ahead and put you in a smoking room. I know that you haven't smoked in a while, but if you decide to start up again we don't want to pay the $250 fee".

So, in addition to ignoring the fact that I no longer smoke, I am basically being told that at 33 years old, I do not have enough self control to not smoke in a room where smoking is prohibited.

They do not put other nonsmokers in smoking rooms. And, quite honestly, I am not sure how I am going to actually make it there without smoking in the company car…I should have asked her that one!

I am about to go to HR about this. As I stated, I DO NOT smoke…I don't care what I USE to do. I find the smell of smoke very offensive (like they say the worst nonsmoker is an X smoker…so true). I find it discriminatory that they don't place ALL employees in a smoking room for any one of them could smoke.

2007-02-23 01:33:06 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

What I would like to know is if you have had a charge last year of "open container" and "expired license" in state of Georgia and other felony charges disposed of 13 years ago, can you obtain work as CDL Driver? Would getting my CDL be a wste of time with these problems?

2007-02-23 01:30:06 · 3 answers · asked by dsjnix 1

2007-02-23 01:28:13 · 12 answers · asked by Say It Like You Mean It 4

My friend has a criminal record of one misdm. class C I have been looking at ways to help him get it off his record. What I want to know is, has anyone ever tried one of those services that help you get misd. and felonies off your record without going to a lawyer. Lawyers are expensive and he cant afford one. Any advice would help.

2007-02-23 01:21:21 · 1 answers · asked by ask me again 3

2007-02-23 01:12:20 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am the deputy editor of a magazine and I am under stress because the editor, who got the job by default, is totally incompetent. She doesn't listen to anyone else, has no opinion on anything and is utterly disorganized, refusing to adhere to our plans, despite orders from the bosses. She's been doing this for over 2 years now. Our publisher, who is aware of her behaviour, apparently asked a colleague what they thought about her the other day and this person told him straight. However, she is never dealt with properly and I don't think the bosses want to face up to the fact that she can't do the job. I want to make an official complaint as I am close to quitting, but should I email, write a letter or do it face to face to be taken most seriously? Also, should I address the publisher (who manages the magazine department) or the managing directors of the company?

2007-02-23 01:04:20 · 15 answers · asked by Hotpink555 4

Some of the mobile telecommuncation companies in Nigeria have been short-changing their subscribers with poor services and charging for incomplete calls. Sometimes, you do not hear what the other person is saying, yet you are charged for the call. So many people are affected and I would want know if a class action is possible in Nigeria and exactly what obtains in other countries with mobile telecommunications.

2007-02-23 01:03:13 · 1 answers · asked by Patrick E 1

I am currently in the process of moving. I informed my current landlord that I was going to be out by the 1st of March. They told me that I could just use my security deposit as payment for Feb. rent, my mistake was not getting it in writing. They now want their rent, I have got most of my personal belongings in a storage unit, however to avoid conflict with him I have been getting what was left out in the morning before going to work. He can be very nasty. I went there this morning and they locks have been changed, I called his wife and basically they are holding my stuff ransom and said that since the electric was taken out of my name they felt they had the right to do this. I did request the change of the electric, but they changed it earlier then I rquested, the phone is still on in my name and I have some personal belongings in the home. I am afraid that if I push they will just throw my stuff in the trash and then I am screwed. They did not get an eviction or a notice to vacate

2007-02-23 01:00:00 · 3 answers · asked by ? 2

I have been hearing it as the "cervical cancer" vaccine, and while several strains of HPV are the majority cause of the cancer, it doesn't deal with all the cancer. It has only been tested for 5 years or so, and there is no proof that it will continue to protect the women later in life. What about the vast amount of men infected? How much progress can be made with still half the population infected? Merk (the sole patent rights owner) has also been on a widespread lobbying campaign to get governors (about 20 something are considering to) to issue executive orders to mandate this. However, in the series of 3 shot treatments, it cost $360 per treatment. Some people say it will promote promiscuity as young girls will think they are protected from STDs, and that it doesn't promote abstinence. However it has been approved for girls as old as 26, so what is the hurry? Why mandate it, rather than let the parents choose, and provide financial assistance who do chose, but can't afford?

2007-02-23 00:59:50 · 5 answers · asked by Black R 2

Due to anti-terrorist laws lately, they are restricting more & more things we can do, or send, in mail, on planes etc.

I heard in Canada, they confisticated all the guns & weaponry off the civilian populace.

How many know, just like I do, that if or when that happens over here in the usa, only the CRIMINALS & cops will have weapons?

It has been proven, they never catch all the bad guys, & having a gun can deter some would be criminals... And they will have to catch the criminals before THEY will give up their weapons. Criminals will build their own or get it off the black market if they have to. Anyone else think this could be a problem for honest & law abiding citizens?

2007-02-23 00:58:41 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

There is a real weasel in my office & one of my close friends there has a real beef with him. It will all come to a head tonight when several office employees will attend a happy hour. My friend can take care of these guy easy but I feel compelled to assist. Should I get the guy outside and hold him while my friend can measure each shot as he works him over or should I just let them got at it?

2007-02-23 00:48:37 · 8 answers · asked by Brady Boone 1

Pretend that you are going to participate in jury selection for an upcoming trial. The trial involves a drug dealer with a past record who killed a prostitute. Make a list of at least 10 questions that you would expect to be asked during jury selection.

this is for one of my classes, it would really help if you can give me some ideas thanks!!

2007-02-23 00:38:55 · 4 answers · asked by Matthew L 1

or are they allowed to make fools of every british person and see them stand outside in all weather. Iam a none smoker and don't mind the ban but smokers have rights like everybody else. But to allow smoking in parliment is just taking the micky.

2007-02-23 00:35:37 · 21 answers · asked by T B 1

2007-02-23 00:34:58 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

dyfs came with the police claiming they had a court order left with my son and the police gave me the supposed court order which said WITHOUT COURT ORDER on it and was not signed by a judge and the judge was on vacation the date the order was signed by dyfs how do i fight this?

2007-02-23 00:32:24 · 4 answers · asked by lorileeandme 1

Not that I've been asked to do it. Just wondering, really.

2007-02-23 00:26:33 · 21 answers · asked by 60minutes 1

2007-02-22 23:55:08 · 13 answers · asked by Mrs Stevo 2

I was on the phone late last night, after midnight, chatting about the possibility of switching from AOL to BT internet because I want something with a good reputation for its wireless networking capabilities. When I came off the phone a "marketing message" had been left on my BT callminder answering machine quoting the prices for BT Broadband and making specific reference to it's wireless deals.

What is BT doing sending out marketing messages at half past midnight? And is this just a coincidence or is big brother watching me?!!

2007-02-22 23:53:18 · 13 answers · asked by Les 3

does the house become community property?

2007-02-22 23:49:25 · 3 answers · asked by kayboff 7

I heard a few weeks ago that after so many (hundreds) years those who are buried are removed to make room for new ones. What's the law on this? What about those who are doing Genealogy?

2007-02-22 23:10:29 · 4 answers · asked by JBWPLGCSE 5

ive just had blakes bailifs at the door saying i have too pay 300 pounds for council tax arrears from 2005 i have no memory of this bill he told me it was origanily 130 pounds but with cost it is now 300 what should i do i would want too refer it back to the council but he said i cant and he will be back for the money or he will take goods to the value i have had no warning fron them that they were going to come

2007-02-22 23:06:43 · 17 answers · asked by julie s 2

If I make out that I am blind and looking for work, could I force the council to allow me to have a job cleaning the female changing rooms at the local swimming pool? Since I'd be a valuable disabled member of staff for the quotas, would they be willing to ignore the exception to the Sex Discrimination Act which allows gender specific selection for such positions on account that I couldn't see any juicy bits?

I reckon with the help of a white stick and some sunglasses, I could pull off a pretty convincing blind man act for a couple of weeks of free live strip shows before I get rumbled.

2007-02-22 23:03:57 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous