Law & Ethics - August 2007

this happened to my gf after she got sick and missed two days of work which were the only two days she missed during her two months of employment. a manager contacted all her references to ask questions about her character and dependability. She didnt even get notified that her references were notified, her references told her about the calls. Are employers allowed to contact your references whenever they please?

2007-08-01 19:02:47 · 6 answers · asked by anothernick80922 1

went shooting with a couple of buddies. apparently their was a no trespassing sign..we shot plates for a little bit until a bunch of cops showed up...they cited us for trespassing, gave us a court date and impounded my guns(that are all legally purchased)..they said I might get them back after my court date.I have never commited a previous crime..this is petty. I spent thousands on these guns. will I get them back?

2007-08-01 18:55:21 · 8 answers · asked by joeyant20 1

Let's say that two individuals were to lie to the police about something that had happened between them, and they were to go back and say that what had happened really never happened at all, what would happen to them? Would charges be dropped? The individuals were not clearly thinking when the police had questioned them and did not know they would get in trouble, would going back and saying that it had actually never happened work, or would the case which is pending continue forward? Facts people, don't want what you think, just what you know. Hypotheically speaking ofcourse.

2007-08-01 18:41:05 · 5 answers · asked by yachtz_man405 1

Nigerian con men are stealing millions of dollars every year from American Banks. Countless Americans including me have fallen victim to these con men every year. I contacted the FBI but they could do nothing because it is outside of the country.

2007-08-01 18:39:34 · 8 answers · asked by Matthew M 1

My attorney has failed to return calls or emails about details of my cases well thursday will make it 3 weeks.
When we last spoke, he said he would need to call me back, but did give a very brief synopsis and said we had a settlement offer from one of the suits. That was three weeks ago, and I dont know how long he had been sitting on the offer before that.
There was a call five weeks ago on a Monday, he said he needed to call back, I tried an email, didnt hear anything via phone or email, then two weeks later called him, this is when he gave me the mini update and now here we are three weeks after that and I still have no communication.
So what would one consider a reasonable amount of time? What should my next step be? I am thinking something like if I dont hear from you within 48 hours I wiell seek new counsel, but I do not know how that works now that we were past the statute of limitation for filing the claims?

Any advice (prefer someone in the legal profession). Thanks

2007-08-01 18:35:17 · 7 answers · asked by Just Cub 2

can a 16 y/o have sex with a 34 y/o if the AOC in ga is 16?? im not 16 and not having sex with a 34 y/o I just heard some buddies talking about the AOC and laws and stuff.. is that legal?

2007-08-01 18:29:51 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

watch movies from here: http://www.tv-links.co.uk/listings/4# I mean You're not downloading anything soooo is it legal? 10 points for best answer!

2007-08-01 18:17:36 · 6 answers · asked by Derek J 2

A- to keep the banking power of the United States spread out among various districts
B- to make sure that the U.S. banks were obeying laws regarding banking
C- to have a place for banks to deposit their excess deposits
D- to provide consumers with access to funds for business expansion

2007-08-01 18:15:36 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

In a letter I was reading I came across this statement (if this is what you wish to call it)

Verbis Standum Ubi Nulla Ambiguitas

I don't understand what it means anyone who might know please help. Thank you all for your time.

2007-08-01 18:11:59 · 3 answers · asked by Meg 3

I moved into a new apartment last month and it has fleas. The apartment says they will bomb but havent yet. They sent some one to spray but it hasnt helped at all. The apartment also has huge black ants. I am pregnent and dont want to deal worries of catching something from flea bites. Plus I have two small kids. What can I do to make these guys fix the problem faster.

2007-08-01 18:10:04 · 2 answers · asked by oreobabylove 3

My brother found it "morally proper" to tell mom that he once caught dad watching porn. Believe me, they fought hard and almost had a divorce (especially because mom considers my bro to be her "innocent angel." He's only 14, I'm 22).

I agree that what my brother did was "ethical", but he shouldnt have done it because he turned the family into a chaotic disaster for a good 2 weeks.

Do you agree or disagree with my brother? Should we always follow the ethical route? If not, how do we decide when to do whats morally proper and when not to? Or would that be just bending ethics towards your direction?

2007-08-01 18:00:19 · 10 answers · asked by geetar 4

if a undocumented worker can make legal paper to work in usa

2007-08-01 17:54:42 · 2 answers · asked by antony t 1

He's harrashing telling her he's gonna take her to court for custody (even if it's not his) and there is another one on the way. This guy is nothing but trouble he's been caught dealing drugs and he's got 2 other kids by different people and never see's them! HE SAID HE CAN BY LAW CASE #1233 We live in Indiana and I cant find anything about that on the web! Please help she is truly a good person!!! And maybe a Hell yeah if I should just pay him a little visit!!!

2007-08-01 17:53:23 · 7 answers · asked by bkellergsxr 2

2007-08-01 17:46:48 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Name one responsibility of good citizenship. How does fulfilling this responsibility contribute to the common good?

2007-08-01 17:35:06 · 4 answers · asked by ted 1

I need some legal advice.
My fiance and I have been together for over a year, and found out 6 months ago I was pregnant.
Hes 19 and I am 16, I was 15 when I found out I was preggo, he was 18.
Upon coming to my new OB, they asked how old the babies father was, I told them.
They ended up calling the hotline for child abuse, because apparently they HAVE to report it, for the age difference, and that the age of consent was 16.
Orignally we were told it was 14, by a local anti-abortion clinic.
Well we got a visit from a private investigator from the Arkansas State police.
And now it is up them on what happens to him.
The investigator told us that he dealt with a case just like this last month, where no one wanted to press charges, and when it got to the prosecuting attourney it was dropped.
But we still dont know whats going to happen.
His mom has read up on stuff, and she says she found out that if we get married, that it will drop all of the charges.
So my question is, will it??

2007-08-01 17:30:29 · 8 answers · asked by PAYlURTACK* 2

If i'm with my friend who is stealing from the mall will i get in trouble even if i dont steal anything? And if so, what consequences are there?

2007-08-01 17:27:54 · 10 answers · asked by mandy 1

While I feel their pain and loss, get on with life, take care of family. This country is built on strength, not remorse. We have lost more than 4K souls in Iraq and other fronts. I don't see anyone asking for the borders to be shut down. While I feel for the loss at the WTCon 9/11 it still bothers me that everybody sued the government for a "peacetime" infringement. Ooops!
If you didn't feel wronged give the money back!!!!!! And I'll stand beside you at the next rally.Otherwise stand the post and take your licks, war is all hell. Time to move on.

2007-08-01 17:26:05 · 2 answers · asked by Eamonn S 3

I live in Texas and from what I can tell we allow common law marriage! so my question is if I am with my gf for two years and by common law I am 21 and she is not yet, does that mean she can drink too?? I believe if and older guy is married to a girl under 21 she can drink. so would she be able to drink??

2007-08-01 17:19:28 · 5 answers · asked by james p 2

What are your opinions about how sexual offenders should be treated? They are often put into the large category of a sexual offender but the acts that are committed are completely different.
For example, should a man who rapes a woman be treated the same as a man who rapes a child? What about a man who has consentual sex with a 15 year old versus a 17 year old who has consentual sex with his 15 year old girlfriend.

All of these men are labeled the same and often get the same punishment. What's your opinion?

2007-08-01 17:17:46 · 6 answers · asked by jmel_1979 2

My bank account had been closed for about a month and i wrote a 30 dollar check. That was about 2 mos ago and it has since been sent to a collection agency.....

*1.Since the check was sent to a collection agency does that mean i wont have to go to court or worse to jail over it?

Then a bout 2 weeks ago a wrote another bad check for $40.00 and so far i ahve heared nonthing from anyone on it....

*2. do u think i could be looking at jail time over thesse 2 checks?

*3.If so how long will it be before they will have a warrant out for me? since its been 2 mos for the first is it possible that they already have a warrant out for me?

I live in kentucky

2007-08-01 17:17:42 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Specifically, in California.

2007-08-01 17:17:27 · 6 answers · asked by diogenes 1

2007-08-01 17:13:58 · 14 answers · asked by S4smart 1

and alcohol is legal

2007-08-01 17:11:19 · 7 answers · asked by sexymomma 1

I recieved a couple dui's 3-4 years ago while in college in Oklahoma, but got deferred sentences on both of them. Will this come up on an employee background check?

2007-08-01 16:57:01 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

my attorny was working on a workmns comp case for me, in the mean time i also wanted to get my the doctor for wrongful diagnosis & my attorney said "in due time." well i kept after him about that but to no avail. finally my workmns comp case was settled & again i asked what about the dr. now...then he tells me the dr. is untouchable. i figured he was my attorny & knew best, so i tried to go forward with this on my own thru another attorny. i give them my case history & they review it & tell me i have a good case except for one thing...the statue of limitations had ran out. now what i need to know is what can i do about my former attorny and/or is there an attorny who will help me file some kind of suit against them.

2007-08-01 16:54:29 · 8 answers · asked by teresa b 1

My brother is older than me, and he is very violent and disrespuctful to the point were I feel I'm in serious danger. My mom doesn't do anything about it, partially because he over powers her and she can't deal with it so I have to defend myself and it's hard because he is bigger than me. We don't live with my father so he can't do anything. Is it possible I can get a restraining order, or file something to the police?

2007-08-01 16:44:42 · 3 answers · asked by De_San_Dan 2

2007-08-01 16:43:52 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

These things violate copyright laws:
1. reproduce (copy) the work;

2. create a new work derived from the original work (for example, by translating the work into a new language, by copying and distorting the image, or by transferring the work into a new medium of expression);

3. sell or give away the work, or a copy of the work, for the first time (but once the author has done so, the right to sell or give away the item is transferred to the new owner. This is known as the "first sale" doctrine: once a copyright owner has sold or given away the work or a copy of it, the recipient or purchaser may do as she pleases with what she posesses.) 17 U.S.C. §109(a);

4. perform or display the work in public without permission from the copyright owner. 17 U.S.C. §106. It is also copyright infringement to violate the "moral rights" of an author as defined by 17 U.S.C. 106A.


Which part of this does keygen's violate?

http://www.chillingeffects.org/dmca512/notice.cgi?NoticeID=1809#QID342

2007-08-01 16:27:53 · 4 answers · asked by Trevorman 2

In my opinion, the south was in violation of the constitutional axiom that "all men are created equal". Thus, as members states of the union, slavery should not have become institutionalized.

But the issue that led to Lincoln's war of agression was NOT slavery. The issue of the war was the rights of the states over the federal government which was encroaching into areas prohibited by the 10th amendment.

If the south had abolished slavery before the end of the war, it would have taken the wind out of Lincoln's sails and the right side would have won the war and we would have a functional Constitutional Republic without slavery today.

Both sides were wrong, but confederacy is a good form of government, and not at all associated with slavery.

2007-08-01 16:23:20 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous