Law & Ethics - March 2007

We had an estate acct with a very large, well-known securities company while going through probate. The three executors had to sign every payment made from these accounts. Acccording to their "legal department" we couldn't even get any of our own money without jumping through hoops. We have discovered that $10,000 has been taken from the account (from money market and sale of stocks) and sent to our attorney as partial payment of fees. Without our knowledge, without our approval and without our signature. When confronted, they cowered like a whipped dog. Do we have a case?! BTW, the attorney and the broker-in-charge are good friends.

2007-03-06 02:11:43 · 5 answers · asked by Nik 4

not repairing multiple safety concerns, such as not having keys for deadbolts, only doorknobs. The windows are also painted shut, leaving no way out of the back of the house in a fire. There is also a closet that opens to the outside of the house, which houses our breaker box, hot water heater, and personal items. I dont have a key for that door either!
I also have a newly developed bug problem and doors he still hasn't replaced...
I dont want to be in the wrong, but he has not even attempted to correct any of these issues and we are now 3 months into the lease.....

2007-03-06 01:57:02 · 15 answers · asked by Hot Momma 4

2007-03-06 01:52:31 · 4 answers · asked by rik982231 1

Should a school be able to require students to consent to random, suspicionless drug testing as a condition for purchasing promtickets? why?

2007-03-06 01:46:09 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

Should a school be able to require students to consent to random, suspicionless drug testing as a condition for purchasing prom tickets?

2007-03-06 01:41:09 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

A few years ago, a friend of mine gave permission for a photo of his wedding to the local paper as he had ordered the photos. Recently however, his wife has passed away and the news paper want to republish the photo.

Are they allowed to do this?
Do they have to ask the permission of my friend or the person who took the photo?
Are there copyright issues involved?

2007-03-06 01:34:22 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

if you dont do what the will says to do does it nulfy the whole will

2007-03-06 01:33:41 · 3 answers · asked by raiderskip 3

2007-03-06 01:29:20 · 8 answers · asked by cmooredr2 1

2007-03-06 01:28:00 · 4 answers · asked by cmooredr2 1

Discuss how copyright, freedom of information and Data Protection Laws affect Librarians and information workers

2007-03-06 01:24:43 · 1 answers · asked by mhani 1

There was no real evidence of the DUI. This took place in the state of Missouri.

2007-03-06 01:09:20 · 4 answers · asked by Metavia 1

what could be the reason that the easy accessibility of guns in the USA could bring more violence than other country.

what could be the reason? how unique are American society towards guns? such as they are easily influenced

2007-03-06 00:52:56 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

What is the main causes of divorce?
What is divorce rate in the philippines?

2007-03-06 00:52:30 · 2 answers · asked by oj 1

I'm going out on a limb but How many think the baby belongs to her dead husband the billionaire. Wouldn't that have been the perfect plan to use his sperm to bear an heir to his fortune to ensure she would get the money.
Howard Stern probably masterminded the plan and made sure he got his name on the birth certificate and residence in Bahama's.
To ensure he would not be cut out of the fortune

2007-03-06 00:52:20 · 6 answers · asked by Enigma 6

Next time I see a cop I'll let em know I'm an Atheist and see what he does. ***K THIS LAW!
http://www.mass.gov/legis/laws/mgl/272-36.htm

2007-03-06 00:52:05 · 6 answers · asked by Pontius 3

I need a private lawyer in the Chicago area. Who's fee will be based upon my settlement.

2007-03-06 00:39:09 · 3 answers · asked by mul4912 2

What time would someone get in Broward County Florida for Attempted Premeditated Murder?

2007-03-06 00:33:58 · 1 answers · asked by NewMommy!!! 3

2007-03-06 00:28:29 · 9 answers · asked by blueeyeswaitingtoshine 1

My husband has been offered work in Australia which is a great opportunity for us all as I want to give my child a better life, but we need approval from my daughters father which he will not give! He never sees my daughter as the courts say he has an uncontrolable temper and asked him to do good parenting classes which he refused by saying he dosnt ever want to see his daughter again! He refuses to pay child support for her yet he can still control our lives!!! has anyone else had this problem or can advise me a way forward maybe. Thank you

2007-03-06 00:17:21 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want to change my identity including my name. How do I do this legally? No, I am not a criminal.

2007-03-06 00:13:55 · 3 answers · asked by guyndixie 1

this is concerning health

2007-03-05 23:58:55 · 3 answers · asked by Philile M 1

The problem is a professor of mathematics believes that women are intellectually inferior to men and he has publicly expressed his views orally and in writing. He has acknowledged to be an excellent math teacher and a talented scholar who has published widely in his field. However, female students have petitioned the president of the college to fire him because of his views. So, would the president be justified in firing him? Why or why not?

2007-03-05 23:54:05 · 6 answers · asked by devilR 1

2007-03-05 23:52:05 · 18 answers · asked by TD1HOGY2K 1

I was the victim of a hit and run accident yesterday. My car was side-swiped by the trailer of an 18 wheeler that didn't stop after it hit my car. The only information I have about the truck involved is that it was white. I wasn't injured but my car has major damage. I immediately called 911 and waited at the scene for 2 hours without response from any law enforcement agency. I then went directly to the State trooper barracks that was 1 mile from the scene of the accident and filed an accident report. My question is do I have grounds for a civil suit against the law enforcement agency that didn't respond to the scene of the accident to assist me and try to locate the truck that struck my car?

2007-03-05 23:50:18 · 8 answers · asked by purplexion_03 1

I have been to my doctors office 3x's. I saw the PA once, then the doctor once, then the PA again. (PA = Physician's Assistant) She never gives me any medicine. And I called back yesterday because I am coughing from my chest, green mucous coming up. And she send me for blood work. And said I can't be seen until I get the blood work. I am about ready to talk to the doctor about this. What if I have pneumonia? I could get worse without medical care.

2007-03-05 23:47:40 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

a 5 year old child is beging left at home alone after her mom leaves for work she misses the bus and is left alone for the day. There is no home phone or anything for her to call even her mother and let her know. How bad do you think the courts will view this, her father wants custady.

2007-03-05 23:40:36 · 4 answers · asked by mess 2

Please give reasons and any experience. Many thanks.

2007-03-05 23:29:11 · 7 answers · asked by Krimsun 1

I am working on a brochure for the company i work for and would like to use pictures from the microsoft clipart web-site, the pictures do not relate to what we sell so will not have any effect on the amount of sales we receive it is simply to help brighten up the brochure, will we be breaking any copyright laws in adding the pictures to the brochures?

2007-03-05 23:11:14 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

do you believe her ,I cant sleep or not smell if I had both a toothache and two kids. so you know, I had "three kids ",lady and had "toothaches" before.

2007-03-05 22:49:16 · 2 answers · asked by sehoy 3

I was watching America: Freedom to Fascism and it really got my interest. Is there really a law the requires us to pay???

2007-03-05 22:40:53 · 9 answers · asked by Homer 4