Law & Ethics - March 2007

They gave my grandmother a pass to go home in Canada for an infection in her organs.They put her on a waiting list.They said she was all right to go home and relax.She came to the US and they told her if she would have waited one more weekend she would have not been with us today.Lucky for her and us she had the surgery in the US and she is still with us today.It really makes me wonder if we really need health care that will put us on a waiting list even though some of us have worked are arss's off to be able to walk in and pay for the best.

2007-03-23 09:09:38 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-23 09:09:25 · 8 answers · asked by whatever 1

I just read this article
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070323/us_nm/usa_gay_retirees_dc
Its about offering low cost housing to Homosexual retiree's and they are using state funds to do it. I thought this was illegal but after just reading Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (Fair Housing Act), as amended, prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of dwellings, and in other housing-related transactions, based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status (including children under the age of 18 living with parents of legal custodians, pregnant women, and people securing custody of children under the age of 18), and handicap (disability). No where does it say you cant discriminate based on sexual orientation...so since they are doing that, can i go out tommorrow to rent out one of my houses and say "No homosexuals are allowed to rent this house" legally?

2007-03-23 08:54:56 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-23 08:53:39 · 5 answers · asked by anonymous 2

Why do you have to HAVE I.D. to GET I.D.????

2007-03-23 08:53:03 · 2 answers · asked by Abbott Barrington 2

She says that the amount ($1500) covers filing ($325) the papers and any hours billed after the retainer are at $125/hr. I have prepared most ofthe paperwork myself and there (as it stands) are no conflicts. She said it all depends on the lefwork that has to be done. Does this seem good?

2007-03-23 08:47:31 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

An article today described the new "what if" bill in Mississippi criminalizing abortion in all cases except for rape and when carrying to term endangers the mother's health (even incest is not excepted) if Roe v Wade is overturned. Yesterday, an article described drug companies' decision to more than double the price of birth control pills for college students nationwide.

I'm pro-life, but I just can't reconcile this. Incest is illegal in all states and should be an exception. And birth control should be available at affordable prices, especially to high school and college students, if not provided free of charge.

What do you all think?

2007-03-23 08:47:25 · 1 answers · asked by lesroys 6

Do I need to get it verified by some governmnt body?

2007-03-23 08:47:11 · 11 answers · asked by MoJo 2

I have a family member that has a law suite going and could be worth a truck load of money.(This person is not sue happy they deserve it)
anyhow the lawyer on the case has only met with the victom twice,three times if you count the unsucessful mediation. He rarley checks in and it takes him weeks to return uor calls.They are set to meet agin in mid april for deposition. We dont really know much about the process, is it normal for an atourney to have so little contact with his client in such a case? How long does it normally take to actually get your day in court once you have filed the suit? We started the process last spring.There is alot riding on this and the injured cant have propper treatment untill he gets his settelment or reward because he needs a very expensive operation. Is there any way to speed this along?(sorry bad spelling)

2007-03-23 08:42:33 · 2 answers · asked by goodgirl5567 2

Is this information kept forever, and if so, why? Behavior analysis? Marketing? Or just a way to gauge public sentiment on key issues?

2007-03-23 08:42:00 · 10 answers · asked by YahooAnswers 5

2007-03-23 08:38:32 · 2 answers · asked by cat 1

I'd liek everyone's opinion of this article I read today..
Alcohol and tobacco more dangerous than illegal drugs, study
shows

A professor of Britain's Bristol University and colleagues proposed a new framework for the classification of harmful substances, based on the actual risks posed to society.

Nutt and colleagues used three factors to determine the harm associated with any drug: the physical harm to the user, the drug's potential for addiction, and the impact on society of drug use.

The researchers asked two groups of experts - psychiatrists specializing in addiction and legal or police officials with scientific or medical expertise - to assign scores to 20 different drugs, including heroin, cocaine, Ecstasy, amphetamines, and LSD.

Heroin and cocaine were ranked most dangerous, followed by barbiturates and street methadone. Alcohol was the fifth-most harmful drug and tobacco the ninth most harmful. Cannabis came in 11th, and near the bottom of the list was Ecstasy.

2007-03-23 08:35:17 · 17 answers · asked by munky_fuzz_2002 2

I know that some European countries like Germany and Netherlands offer legal civil unions (which are basically marriages, but without the religious aspect). Does America offer such type of civil unions? And if yes, does it have the same legal aspects as that of marriage?

For instance, if I had a steady girlfriend whom I wanted to spend the rest of my life with - we could opt for the civil union instead of marriage, and I will be able to get green card (same would happen, if I married her)?

2007-03-23 08:33:23 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was involved in the startup of a small design and build construction company in Texas. I was to be one of 3 partners, though we had no contract. When the company incorporated the "partner" that filled out and payed for the paperwork made himself sole owner. Later he agreed to give a new experienced partner a 50% share, still leaving me and one other partner out. I had already invested months of work in this company and was assured that I would be paid well for it. When the "experienced" partner later left the company they decided they needed my services again. We reached verbal agreement giving me one of the jobs I had done the majority of set up and design work as an independent on the condition that I travel with them to OK to help them secure a much bigger contract. I went to OK, got them their contract and signed my independent deal a few days later. I have not been paid for any of the design or sales work I have done for them, and they are trying to take my idependent deal away.

2007-03-23 08:31:17 · 1 answers · asked by dirtypoolskater 2

[The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.]

I am helping my daughter on a history project and would like to understand the ninth amendment in simple english. I would appreciate anyones help and thoughts.

2007-03-23 08:30:22 · 6 answers · asked by Tonya D 1

My back yard goes so far as a flat yard then we have a large hill, these boys who were trying to get the girl nextsore attention, threw large rocks, I used to block holes on my fence, a few damaged my house. So when I saw one of the boys on the girls pourch, I asked him 'where he lived' the 'Mother' came storming out, digging her nailes in my arm twisting it, throwing me against her door & 'screaming' ..'Get off my property', she dislocated my sholder & am having trouble keeping it in its socket. But I was 'Tresspassing' so does she have the right to attack me like that?
Funny she had the marking of a 'black eye' that was healing, a few wks. ago from my kitchen window I herd her 'beating' the crap out of her older pregant daug., now I am sorry I didn't call the police. It seems this is how she has always 'handled' people, I wasn't going to hit her back. Besides I just got out of the hospital & still had a temp. of 105, so I wasn't thinking clearly. This is in Ca. & I was no 'threat'

2007-03-23 08:26:06 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Im thinking of going to law school with the hope of becoming a lawyer, but I don't know if it is really worth it. It is the money and status that really attracts me, but how many lawyers actually get to be partners and earn lots of money? I heard that law school is hard and that lawyers have to work a lot of hours. Is this all true?

2007-03-23 08:18:54 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

what is a lawyers obligation when that lawyer is given evidence in the lawyers office that the client is violating the law and its a class one misdemeanor, is the lawyer obligated to notify the court if there is an on going case on a different matter

2007-03-23 08:17:09 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Landmark Legal Foundation today nominated nationally syndicated radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh for the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize.

Limbaugh, whose daily radio show is heard by more than 20 million people on more than 600 radio stations in the United States and around the world, was nominated for the prestigious award for his "nearly two decades of tireless efforts to promote liberty, equality and opportunity for all humankind, regardless of race, creed, economic stratum or national origin. These are the only real cornerstones of just and lasting peace throughout the world," said Landmark President Mark R. Levin.

"Rush Limbaugh is the foremost advocate for freedom and democracy in the world today," explained Levin. "Everyday he gives voice to the values of democratic governance, individual opportunity and the just, equal application of the rule of law -- and it is fitting that the Nobel Committee recognize the power of these ideals to build a truly peaceful world for future generations."

2007-03-23 07:52:34 · 10 answers · asked by Matt 5

i saw that MTV show juvies last week,and it upset me.there was a 14 year old kid in there for the "crime" of standing up to and fighting an older bully in his high school.i think that is outrageous!!what do you think?

2007-03-23 07:51:46 · 7 answers · asked by Jman r 1

Should there be a 'TOTAL' ban on smokin?

Do you agree with the new ban on smoking in workplaces and in public.

What are 'YOUR VIEWS' on this subject?


BEST ANSWER gets ten (10) points.

2007-03-23 07:50:51 · 42 answers · asked by redcar_rebel 2

They in accordance with think about this question the imperialista paper of its country played in the last times. The U.S.A are the owner of the world? It can make what to want, as to steal the riquesas of the other peoples?

2007-03-23 07:47:03 · 3 answers · asked by Beto 2

Lets say someone is on trial for murder...and they plead not guilty...and they tell their own lawyer that they did murder. What does the lawyer do? Do they still defend them? Do most lawyers really know whether or not their client committed the crime, even though they may plead otherwise? Or do defense lawyers discourage their client from telling them whether they did it or not?

2007-03-23 07:44:27 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

seems like the public will never get full truth!

2007-03-23 07:40:14 · 14 answers · asked by daniel d 2

2007-03-23 07:37:15 · 1 answers · asked by DAN REVERE 3

My uncle lou has lived with his dad for about 5 years. his dad passed away last friday and the other siblings just want to kick him out so they can sell the house and get thier share of the sale price

2007-03-23 07:36:39 · 2 answers · asked by optimoblowed 1

They took my concept, I sent it to them, refined, marketed and sold my conception. Am I entitled to any compensation?

2007-03-23 07:36:25 · 6 answers · asked by madbaldscotsman 6

BEFORE YOU ASK:
-IMPOUNDED FOR DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED.
-i WAS NOT SUSPENDED, THE LOCAL COURT SYSTEM HAD MADE AN ERROR WHICH CLEARED UP ON THE FOLLOWING BUSINESS DAY.
-THEY REFUSED TO RELEASE THE VEHICLE TO ME WITHOUT BRINGING A SECOND LICENSED DRIVER AND WOULD NOT RELEASE THE VEHICLE TO ME AND A CAB DRIVER.
-YES, I HAVE EXPLAINED THIS TO THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES AND THE IMPOUND OWNER TELLS THEM HE WILL COOPERATE WITH ME BUT REFUSES WHEN I SPEAK TO HIM DIRECTLY.

2007-03-23 07:35:55 · 5 answers · asked by DAN REVERE 3

The nurse/doctor says theres a law "hyple? hypo?" I'm not sure, where only 1 family member can have access to what is going on with my uncle while he is too messed up to talk to us himself. What is this law called? Where can I read about it?

2007-03-23 07:27:20 · 7 answers · asked by a_watched_pot_boils 1

all I know is ,"Don't worry,we have her safe,but I don't want this book to come out. If it does, she dies." I got no attachments with this,but I have never gotten this on my cell before or anything like it.Has anyone else? then there is something to do with a bridge.the message I got was with an e-mail like this ATT8073312.htm & then something from Salinawho recieved the same thing the girll in question (Virginia) is is serious trouble,then Drewbear recieved the same thing as well asadmin@ornottobe.com ? Can anyone tell me what is going on with this?

2007-03-23 07:26:21 · 5 answers · asked by irisheyes433 1