Law & Ethics - February 2007

I've recivied 11 private harrising phone calls been threatened on 2 of the answered calls. Also have 3 saved threatening msg saying what they were going to do to me.... Wanted to know what i could do about it and is the a criminal offense ?

2007-02-28 06:54:23 · 16 answers · asked by TP p 1

Also, do you feel that letting an 8-year-old hit 195 pounds is abuse? If so, what would you say it is worse than, and what would you say it isn't as egregious as?

2007-02-28 06:45:55 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

If you owe someone $100, and they renounce this claim in writing (ie. write specifically that they no longer want the money back), can they still come back and claim it after all one month later?

2007-02-28 06:37:19 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

When will we be able to tell the unions to fire the workers that are destroying the reputation of the unions? They find their little cubbyholes to sleep in or right out in the open, they have side work they do while they are supposed to be doing the job they pay union dues for. Their demands are killing the employers while they have union attorneys fight for their right to sit and do nothing, when will we be able to fix this?

2007-02-28 06:36:18 · 8 answers · asked by Amy V 4

In the house I was renting, I discovered that there was a live double mains plug socket hidden behind the bath panel.

One socket had the Saniflow unit plugged into it, the other socket had nothing plugged in.

Due to poor plumbing, the saniflow backfired and sprayed water everywhere - including under the bath - for a few hours, and could easily have reached into these plug sockets.

We could have been electrocuted and killed.

Can we sue the landlord for failing to ensure the house was safe?

2007-02-28 06:33:48 · 7 answers · asked by Siamese Triplets 5

2007-02-28 06:31:27 · 3 answers · asked by stevo 1

I was made the Administrator over my husband's estate after his death. What authority do I have to retrieve or request any information regarding his missing property, business dealings, records held by other indivduals that would reflect on taxes, etc. When I was made the Administrator by my attorney, nothing was explained to me. I have had to find out on my own, and have found that I have more responbilities than I know what to do with.

2007-02-28 06:28:53 · 3 answers · asked by NoClosure 1

2007-02-28 06:26:31 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-28 06:24:04 · 6 answers · asked by BOSS 1

2007-02-28 06:19:19 · 3 answers · asked by blahblah 1

I think that drinking and driving should be made illeagal alltogether. Why when it is so obvious that alchohol affects some people sooner than others and vice versa, don't they just say no one is allowed to drink alcohol and then drive?

2007-02-28 06:06:06 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

I worked for a company on a self-employed basis but was forced to become an employee on a P46 by the company, based on their accountant's questionable advice. There is no salary, we are paid per job. I was loyal and worked solely for this company for 18 months. I have had no work from them in 3 weeks, no email, no calls and no texts. Neither will the company answer my calls or emails until today, where I find out they are dropping me without notice. Can they do that if I am nominally an employee instead of self-employed? Am I an employee if I am on a P46? What are my rights, do I have any, where do I stand, and do I have any recourse? Obviously, waiting for them to do the decent thing and contact me has meant three weeks without work OR INCOME. What can I do?

2007-02-28 06:03:17 · 5 answers · asked by Ash 1

I was hired by a fortune 500 American company to work at their branch in South Florida. I am from Brazil but my english is basically native, since my father was transfered here to the US 15 years ago. I speak native portuguese as well, but I would say my spanish is only 60% good. I was hired to work with a team of 8 people, all from countries like Venezuela, Colombia and Peru. Before I was hired I told the HR and the manager that I wasn't confortable speaking spanish in the workplace, if I HAD TO speak to customers it was one thing, but not with co workers, maybe a conversation here and there, but not 100% of the time. The 1st day, all of the team spoke to me in spanish and where surprised I even thought about speaking english.....the 2nd day, there was this conf. call 100% in spanish, with people living and working INSIDE THE USA, that simply refused to speak english. I went to the recruiter and my manager and complained and they were rude to me saying I should just get used to it!

2007-02-28 05:59:34 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

1. Do you support the legalization of marijuana for medical use?
2. In your opinion, what are the benefits of medical marijuana?
3. Do you support the decriminalization of personal use marijuana?
4. Comparing marijuana to legal substances such as caffeine and nicotine, do you believe marijuana is worse for you or better?
5. Do you believe the personal use decriminalization and/or legalization of medical use marijuana is sending the wrong message to the youth of our nation?
6. Any other thoughts?

2007-02-28 05:58:16 · 23 answers · asked by lezlealynn 2

My sister was killed while waiting for a bus, the driver was racing and then fled the scene. They have since found the driver and charged her with criminal negligent homincide and failure to stop and render aid. Since I can get no answers from the prosecuter at this time I need help to find out what type of punishment this person can recieve. Please help.

2007-02-28 05:47:50 · 3 answers · asked by Sonia T 1

If not, why not? Explain the relation between this idea and the Constitution's first amendment.

If so, should there be any limitations? Should there be further Constitutional amendments to limit speech in given circumstances, such as during time of war?

2007-02-28 05:40:19 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

DRAFTING AL GORE ???

In the past Al Gore as a candidate has frustrated me. I thought that he paid too much attention to pollsters and conflicting advisors, and failed to heed his own convictions. He knew that the environment is the most important long-term concern that this nation faces (pollution, global warming, energy resources, topsoil erosion, etc.), but he was afraid that the American people would not listen, or that he would be tarred as an out-of-touch policy wonk.

Now things have changed. The nation seems to be spontaneously greening. The big oil companies tout their green energy programs; evangelical Christians are going green; architects win prizes for their green building designs; large companies spontaneously are capping carbon emissions; environmental organizations are finding new clout (witness their influence in the recent $45 billion buyout of the energy giant TXU in Texas); people are buying hybrid cars; trying to reduce waste, recycle, and compost. We have a long way to go as a nation, but it is becoming obvious that the people (the electorate) are way ahead of the politicians. A critical mass may be coalescing. A sea change in public thinking may be on the horizon.

Major cultural changes don’t happen until the time is ripe. That is why I believe that it may be time to draft Al Gore for the Democratic 2008 Presidential race. I don’t believe he will aggressively seek the nomination and confront Hillary. But his recent Oscar for “An Inconvenient Truth” has undoubtedly stoked the old fires of political ambition. Gore is smart and articulate, deeply comprehends foreign and domestic policy issues, and will be a shrewder campaigner than before. And he does have a dry sense of humor. Hillary remains a polarizing figure. Obama is young and inexperienced. Gore is unquestionably the best-qualified individual on the scene today to lead our country out of the current morass.

What sane person would today want the daunting job of U.S. President?
Gore is indeed sane, and if he can be persuaded to run, our country will be very fortunate. Let’s try to see that he is drafted. Please join me in discussing him with progressive influential friends, forwarding this e-mail, or whatever you can do to get the ball rolling. We owe it to our country – to our children and grandchildren, -- and to our planet, which is our only home.

Neal Chandler, March 2007

2007-02-28 05:40:16 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

My boyfriend was sentenced to 8 years for bein an accesory to robbery...?
is it true that he can be eligble for parole in 2 years...or does he have to at least do half of his sentence which is 4 years...he says he only has to do 20% of his 8 years.....i always heard u have to atleast do half..please help

2007-02-28 05:39:32 · 5 answers · asked by NiNi 1

Three years ago I was this man's sales manager and we were on the road. It got late and him and another co-worker were hungry. They pulled in McDonalds at 10:59 (sign said they closed at 11:00) and were refused service. Words were exchanged and the man who is now after me (Ken) threw a huge rock right through the window. Back to the hotel & the next thing you know Fred was involved in a physical may lay with the police that came for him. He was sentenced to 2 years in prison.

Ken states it was my sales training that gave him such confidence he could get away with breaking the law. Also, I did not write or call Ken while he was in jail and he keeps saying "Not one phone call or letter". Further states I cost him 2 years & the birth of his baby daughter. States he paid his debt to society & will make an example out of me for selling him down the river. How are his actions POSSIBLY my fault?

2007-02-28 05:36:33 · 15 answers · asked by Brady Boone 1

Or do I have to use a handwritten signature?

If I use a stamp must I have it on file with the bank.

I will check with the bank as well as this resourse.

2007-02-28 05:28:18 · 6 answers · asked by charlotte q 2

I have received a letter from work, stating that a fellow collegue has lodged a formal complaint of harrassment against me at work. I have been asked to attend a meeting.
I am unaware of my actions offending anyone, and feel I am now being viewed as guilty by my employer, before knowing the circumstances of the complaint, and being able to defend myself.
I think I am allowed a witness, but how do I prepare myself for an accusation of something I am unaware of?

2007-02-28 05:26:49 · 12 answers · asked by draytondon 4

note:
non-specific question in this question is intentional


10 pts. for good or detailed answer

2007-02-28 05:21:49 · 9 answers · asked by Doo.ri 3

it is said find what you do best and make money doing it not only what you do best but what you truly like doing well movies are my thing, acting reguires to much involvement and moving around, that interfears with my primary goal as a couch potato i am looking for constructive critisism bad or good either way it will motivate me towards my goal.

2007-02-28 05:18:47 · 29 answers · asked by dlyctyk 1

My old employer told a prospective new employer that I stole money from him when in fact he knows that I did not. Its on camera who took the money and he received the money back from the guy that did take it and I worked for him for 2-3 months after the situation. He told the other owner i only worked for him for 2 weeks then I was terminated for stealing. I need to know what action I should take?

2007-02-28 05:16:38 · 9 answers · asked by netta27 1

Is it legal to purchase, possess, use, or sell an airsoft gun in the State of New Jersey? If so, are there any restrictions (according to the State or to the United States Congress) on what type of gun/what abilities it can have?

2007-02-28 05:16:22 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

If a farmer produes a product that has to low a value on the open market for them to survive should they not grow something else, band together with other producers and form a trade union that will uplift prices (OPEC for oil and DeBeers for diamonds) or make the basic raw product into a higher value product. Does not the FairTrade system simply rid the west of its guilt while negatively stopping the grower from inovating forward.

2007-02-28 05:16:11 · 1 answers · asked by Suresh K 1

2007-02-28 05:00:54 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

my brother has been daiting this lady for many many years and like 4 years ago they asked me if they could turn there gas and electric on in my name and i know it was dumb but i let them. and then i just found out that the biss are at $1053 and shes not paid them in 4 months or 120 days, i only found out because i applied for a credit card and was denied, so in new your state am i able to sue her for that? heeelp! I WANT GOOD CREDIT!

2007-02-28 04:59:13 · 7 answers · asked by mss_pml 2

I refused a breath test and went to court and the cop did not show so they re-scheduled and i'm going back next week I was offered a plea agreement from the DA and they said If I plea guilty they will drop the Agro DUI to a regular DUI should I take the plea bargan?

2007-02-28 04:53:48 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know that many people who immigrate to the US each year are married and their marriages are recognized by the US government. Since same sex marriage is legal in Canada, why doesn't the US government recognize those marriages? Also, if one state allows same sex marriage, how can another state not recognize that marriage?

2007-02-28 04:52:11 · 11 answers · asked by Melanie J 5