Law & Ethics - August 2007

prior to receiving one, each client has signed an agreement specifying interest rate of 18% if not paid within 15 days. Statements also make this clear. Despite, this, the majority of my statements are not paid on time. Because I don't want to be a bank, I charge a high rate of interest. Clients don;t seem to care - they either ignore and pay the orig balance eventually, or sometimes just go ahead and pay with int. But hate having to chase them down and the interest can lead to disputes / hard feelings. Lately, instead of just throwing in stuff for free, I itemize it, list price, then indicate on bill it's free if statement is paid on time; if not, it's going to be on next statement. This is also made clear in plain English on statement - it too fails to motivate timely payment from most clients. Any recommendations? Maybe 15 days is too quick, but I fail to see how a 30 day deadline is going to make anyone pay any quicker!? The credit cards and others don't allow 30 days.

2007-08-29 15:38:36 · 3 answers · asked by heart_and_troll 5

Ok, here is what happened !,, I sold some frames and doors (used) to this lady, I deliver the stuff to the construction site,.. She gave me a Check , I make the deposit ; and I just receive the note from the bank ........NO funds !!
both Checking accounts; her check and my Account (where I deposited) , thanks in advance for Smart Answers. Not for stupid people that can just say...."YOU ARE F----K" .... TKS.

2007-08-29 15:37:49 · 5 answers · asked by Brrr 1

What codes govern smoking in public buildings in your community? What do these codes say? Where is a person either prevented from or given permission to smoke? What state are you from?

2007-08-29 15:33:03 · 4 answers · asked by austin 1

In texas how many times can they reset a felony criminal court case? My brother was supposed to go to court on the 20 but they pushed it back almost 2 more months, he is not in jail now, but we would like to get this over with. So how many times can they reset a felony court date? Could this go on and on for ever?

2007-08-29 15:32:54 · 5 answers · asked by dontknow 2

Can my 16yo brother drop out of high school with out parental consent?

2007-08-29 15:30:04 · 4 answers · asked by dervish 2

we have been married just over a year, but separated just 6 weeks after the wedding. he had told me that he was the father of a child with a girl that he had cheated on my with before we had gotten married. just the other night. he confessed and told me that he had never taken a paternity test, but he just wanted that kid to be his. i just don't know what to do. are the other better options, at this point i want this done and over asap.

2007-08-29 15:28:22 · 1 answers · asked by what's her name 2

If you wanted to build a new house, or add an addition to the house you own, where would you go to get permission? What codes would you have to follow? What state are you from?

2007-08-29 15:25:13 · 3 answers · asked by jane 1

my father was murdered a few months ago and his name was the only name on the title of the house and his bank account. my mother wants to be put on the title of the house so nothing happens to the house. she is really stressed out about this. is there a way to go about doing this. isn't considered community propertery. who do we talk too? can we get a public defendant or does it have to be a private lawyer??? and do we have to go to probate??

2007-08-29 15:10:05 · 4 answers · asked by fidel209 2

That's what I heard, but lately, I've been hearing that people can't use that as a defense anymore.

2007-08-29 15:02:57 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

How do you know which to file in?

2007-08-29 14:48:51 · 4 answers · asked by luckystrike 2

I Read the Police Report, Perhaps you Could Tell Me What Law he Violated.

2007-08-29 14:35:39 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-29 14:19:51 · 2 answers · asked by ? 7

What are the laws applicable to public servants ?

Are all govt. employees public servants ?

When can a public servant be removed from his employment ?

2007-08-29 14:16:53 · 3 answers · asked by Pramod R 4

Absolutes opinions?
Fairly simple question: Do you believe in absolutes?

Personally, I don't think any absolutes exist, including an absolute lack of absolutes.

If no, what are the few exceptions? Please tell me why or why not.

2007-08-29 14:16:25 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

When a woman forces herself on a man and the man refuses, he's considered gay and the justice system does nothing about it. But when a man forces himself on a woman, it's considered rape. Why the double standard?

2007-08-29 14:13:47 · 7 answers · asked by Plondaranera 3

Need this for a report on modern slavery(essentially sexual slavery) and while I found lots of material about black market sex slaves, I can't find anything about where it is legal. Is that because most nations are trying to hide this knowledge?

2007-08-29 14:05:23 · 4 answers · asked by Kapronek K 1

I feel that they should only be limited if they "disturb the peace".

2007-08-29 13:54:15 · 4 answers · asked by Jennifer S 1

does anyone know any phone numbers of companies who track down people who got sued, and are on the run??
thanks!

2007-08-29 13:47:56 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know it's illegal to share music, but what if you are sharing with family, like, you give for example, a parent owns a CD but allows their child to rip the music to his/her computer? That sounds pretty legal to me, they are family and live together. But if that is legal, how about sharing music with family you don't live with? Like, what if a cousin had legal music that he/she purchased from CDs, and then let you rip on your computer? Would that be illegal, or legal because it is family?
I'd like some good info with hopefully good links if possible. Thanks for all answers and help.

2007-08-29 13:47:35 · 6 answers · asked by therockgamer 2

I am a Catholic and understand completely how the people deserve the church's trust, especially when it comes to confession time. But in such instances like the OJ Simpson trial, where Simpson had apparently confessed to a minister about the murder but it couldn't be used as evidence due to the "secrecy" behind it all, I think that it doesn't matter who the hell the suspect tells because all of society would benefit from having these criminals off the street. I would think even a priest would have the logic to tell the police about a confession, because it would simply be the right thing to do..even if it IS against church regulations.
What do you think about this?

2007-08-29 13:45:01 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I recently posted a question concerning the satellite surveillance program that takes effect October 1st. I was very surprised to see the silly answers that I received. Some people stated that they were not criminals so they didnot need to worry. That's exactly why we lose our constitutional rights. If you do not care for yourself...think of these programs and laws like the raises in electric bills. Once the government gets something they do not ever let it go. The news is that it can see through walls, bricks and that congress is questioning whether it is constitutional and what issues need to be addressed regarding our safety. This technology has the power to zap humans and burn them. Yet, I got answers like people that question this wear tin hats. That only proved that some people do not read anything about new technology. The good news is this: There are people out there fighting for your rights just as MLK fought for those who remained silent many years ago.

2007-08-29 13:42:57 · 5 answers · asked by Janis L 2

Could I not be hired due to poor attendance in high school? Do background checks show that information?

2007-08-29 13:36:48 · 6 answers · asked by FroyoAddict 2

I'm asking this because my sister is in this exact situation.
5 years ago she was drugged and date raped by a friend of the family. She did not report it to the police.
1 month later she found out that she was pregnant and decided to keep the baby. Her current boyfriend at the time stood by her decision. They are now married, he signed the birth certificate, the child is 4 years old and thinks my sister's husband is her natural father. They have decided to never tell the child otherwise.
So, I guess my question is...if it was ever found out, could there be legal problems? What do you think about this in an ethical sense? Does a rapist deserve to know that he fathered a child or do you think he forfeited all his rights when he committed the crime?
Thanks!

2007-08-29 13:33:39 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Unless your willing to accept
757gate
cut and run
the unilateral Harry Reid surrender
the non taxpaying territorial vote grant
36000 carded non debated unrelated pork spending requests to the defense bill authorized by Pelosi
the ridiculous Pelosi/Reid all nighter
the freely admitted lying in the democratic debates
the Pelosi/AND edwards quotes of we have no choice but to raise taxes
...at face value, there must be some reason theyre still getting votes. I wonder if it might be an altered state of mind?

2007-08-29 13:33:09 · 16 answers · asked by koalatcomics 7

Do you Condone or Condemn the double standard done by the Police and the Government? And why?

2007-08-29 13:27:42 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-29 13:25:07 · 9 answers · asked by Myalteredself 3

I had one like 10 years ago in a small town and they let me go with just paying the court cost since I got the tag current. This time I got pulled over on a sunday and got my tags up to date the following monday. This one is at the county courthouse

2007-08-29 13:20:43 · 6 answers · asked by 13baseball31 1

im 16 and i live in pennsylvania, if i move to colorado next year would i still be able to drive.. or would i have to redo everything (re get my permit and have to get the required hours before i get my license again like i never even got it anyways?)

2007-08-29 13:15:58 · 4 answers · asked by deannaa 1

2007-08-29 13:14:59 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

why?

2007-08-29 13:11:13 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous