Law & Ethics - August 2007

I got a rebate check for something I purchased. Now, I just got a letter saying they sent the check for the wrong amount, and I need to send them a check back for the difference. It's kind of a significant amount. Is this legal? (I'm in Missouri, if that matters.)

2007-08-13 12:51:42 · 6 answers · asked by britne 1

2007-08-13 12:50:16 · 1 answers · asked by steph_23_4 1

If i am given 20 days to respond to a lawsuit does that include weekends or just business days? Are my 20 days (business days)?

2007-08-13 12:45:09 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Current workplace irrational beyond comprehension, needing advice on whether or not the current company is still liable for claim filed with worker's compensation even after leaving.

2007-08-13 12:37:16 · 6 answers · asked by Stone Abdullah 1

2007-08-13 12:36:06 · 13 answers · asked by Concerned_07 1

I have planned to go on a mini vacation with my kids but my ex does not want me taking them out of michigan because he does not like my new boy friend. Am I allowed to? Any websites you could recommend?

2007-08-13 12:15:14 · 5 answers · asked by Nicole T 1

a drug conspiracy case never went to trial. The accused was being charged with conspiracy to distribute, but pleaded guilty to possession. This was the lesser charge. He was told by his lawyer to plead guilty.He received three 3years probation. Are there other cases like these, and is it legal for federal court to reopen the case?

2007-08-13 12:00:52 · 4 answers · asked by Jai 2

What is age of consent in maryland?
im 17,female. and what does age of consent mean?

2007-08-13 11:56:49 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Chapter 34 of our lease:

Signs - Lessee shall not place any sign upon the exterior of the Premises or the Building, except that Lessee may, with Lessor's prior written consent, install (but not on the roof) such signs as are reasonably required to advertise Lessee's own business so long as such signes are in a location designated by Lessor and comply with Applicable Requirements and the signage criteria established for the Industrial Center by Lessor. The installation of any sign on the Premises by or for Lessee shall be subject to the provisions of Paragraph 7 (Maintenance, Repairs, Utility Installations, Trade Fixtures, and Alterations). Unless otherwise expressly agreed herein. Lessor reserves all rights to the use of the roof of the Building, and the right to install advertising signs on the Building, including the roof, which do not reasonably interefere with the conduct of Lessee's business; Lessor shall be entitled to alt revenues from such advertising signs.

2007-08-13 11:50:03 · 4 answers · asked by kc321 2

A few years back (when I was young and stupid), I loaned a co-worker $200. She said she would pay be back with her next pay check. Yeah, right. I wrote her the check, she cashed it, and I never saw her again. I still have the check she cashed as proof, but I cant find her.

She has since moved away from her parents, and no one really knows where she lives now. She sometimes uses her mother's maiden name, which makes her even harder to find. I've tried searching the internet for her, but I havent really had any luck.

And idea how I can hunt her down?

2007-08-13 11:45:33 · 4 answers · asked by Brenda 4

I don't think it is. Too many laws for us to be free. The only laws that should be here are laws in which another person is affected by someones actions. For example rape, murder, theft, assault, child abuse, etc... The laws that should not be here include personal use of drugs in ones private home. Prostitution if it is regulated correctly ie checking for stds wearring appropriate contraception, open gambling anywhere etc. Bascially it boils down to the fact that people should be allowed to do what they want as long as they do not affect other people in a negative way. If someone wants to come home after work and smoke a little weed what is the big deal? If someone want to go visit a prostitute who cares? Its there own personal choices. Each person was put on this earth and they should be able to live anyway they want as long as they do not affect people in a bad way.

2007-08-13 11:35:40 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I receive a monthly child support check and in June mine didn't come;so immediately I called and reported it.I went through an unbelievable wait,paperwork,more waiting,and was called today to come down and sign a paper saying that the person who cashed and signed my check was not me.It was my neighbor!This person has been hard to deal with and not only did they cash it they signed their own name!This person runs a gas station and didn't stamp the back of the check on purpose to keep the bank from tracing it.However,they now have her address,name,and work.The lady at child support said she may try to say she thought it was her own check if she receives child support.Someone please tell me she won't get by with that...you don't get two checks in one month and I have yet to receive mine. While she knew she had my money...me and my kids did without!Please tell me more about what the court might do or who I could call! I have took so much from her and been silent! This was too far! Thanks!

2007-08-13 11:29:46 · 9 answers · asked by Singing Suzy 2

I was having a issue with my job and instructed not to return to work until the owner speak with me. i did go to an initial meeting and then told to write a proposal of how i will change my self and how much i want my job and what i am willing to do to keep it. then based on my proposal it will be decided if i was to keep my job. the next meeting i did not show up to because i refuse to degrade myself for another's power trip. how can you be a no call no show on your personal time , when you were instructed not to come back to work? so today i find out i was listed as a no call no show. i was told i can not get my check until i sign a letter stating that i resigned and was a no call no show. i cant do this because of risk of losing my unemployment benefits. has any one ever experienced this before? and what do i do?

2007-08-13 11:19:48 · 28 answers · asked by Jobless Joe 1

: What is the rule regarding lane violations for rebounders of free throws? Specifically, can the rebounder lift a foot and suspend it in the key area prior to the ball hitting the rim? Or do both feet have to remain on the floor until the ball hits the rim

2007-08-13 11:11:41 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-13 10:43:19 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Im planning on moving out on my 18th birthday but the thing is i live in mississippi and from what i seen over a couple sites the age of majority over here is 21 but of all my young friends ive asked over here they say 18 and one of my friends mom that works for the cops or something like that says 18 also and im not sure if it is or not but here are some other ?s also i want to know.....

could i be a minor at 18

can i get my own place at 18

can i get a tatoo without consent at 18

can i have a sexual realationship with someone who is over 21 and not get in trouble at 18

is there any curfew for being 18

can i enroll my ownself at college

how old do you have to be to make a will for when you die

whats the age to go to a bar and not drink or is there

whats the age to go to a adult store

but to make it easier can ya tell me what i can and cannot do at 18 but still answer my ?s i have above

2007-08-13 10:31:08 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

NEED HELP A.S.A.P Okay my friend want's to go pick up his son today!! cuz the mother of the child just got incarcerated about too weeks ago and be4 she got incarcerated she told my friend go pick up the baby..But my friend has nothing stating he cant see the baby or nothing about restraining orders He loves his son but the problem is that the baby is at the Aunt's house and she dont want to give up the baby even after the mother of the child told my friend go pick up the baby..the Aunt said if he goes and try's to get the baby or come bye her house she is going to call the cops!! and he has never done nothing wroung to the Aunt she dont like the fact that he got her niece pregnant when she was only 17 and my friend was only 18 at that time but yes he is on the birth certificate!!!! Any advice please All he wants is his son and also the Aunt hated the fact that her niece was and is still being with the father of there son!!!!!

2007-08-13 10:17:24 · 13 answers · asked by dsm562 3

is there an actual law that says in order to work in a kitchen you must be clean shaven? im talking like a kitchen in a retirement home, the boss is always getting on the employees about shaving and saying its a law in california, is this true, i mean even if its just a lil goat tee or a 5 o clock shadow?

2007-08-13 10:17:07 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

As far as legally, we are in Ky I know it we are commonwealth. However his brother has lived in several diff states and swears it's better not to be commonwealth. Any specific differences or details u know would be very helpful or a website with this information.
I will report you! Serious answers only please.

2007-08-13 10:16:27 · 7 answers · asked by cellosamy 2

2007-08-13 10:10:38 · 7 answers · asked by derek r 1

and what does it mean.
p.s. by the way, im 17. so what does that mean i can do?

2007-08-13 10:06:17 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

MY GIRLFREIND STATED I DIDNT AND WOULDNT HURT HER in court da is picking it up what can i do to prove my inisence i have the victim standing behind me only person is the cop who is saying there is a problem

2007-08-13 09:58:10 · 5 answers · asked by matthew d 1

Where can I find the immigration law, or all the law? I mean I see very often in documents that they cite the sections and numbers, but where can you check yourself? Is there a book in the library, or is there a official .gov website?

2007-08-13 09:50:42 · 4 answers · asked by ? 2

My husband was pulled over recently and was told by the officer that he had something he needed to take care of on his record. So he contacted the court to inquire about it and was told he had a warrant for and unpaid ticket. He went in to pay the ticket and was arrested for another warrant for a Theft by Check charge in the ajoining county. (I dont know why they didnt tell him about both when he called, we would have taken care of both at the same time.) Some years back my husband had some health problems and lost his job, subsequently we bounced several checks and even lost our bank account because we were broke. We thought we had paid all of the bounced checks but apparently not. We have not written any checks since then (about 3 years) because of all the trouble it caused, we use debit or cash only. And we are just now getting back on our feet financialy. He spent 12 hours in Harris county lock-up for something we didnt even know about. Now I am paranoid that there may be more.

2007-08-13 09:48:25 · 2 answers · asked by keenajenn 2

My neighbor put up a fence on her property and now wants to put a lien on my house so I can pay for half of it, there is no contract. What should I do?

2007-08-13 09:47:48 · 5 answers · asked by Lindsey J 3

Why are divorced parents ordered to pay child support when a child attends school after the age of 18 while married parents are not legally bound to do so? Living in NJ.

2007-08-13 09:47:42 · 4 answers · asked by johnnybasebal 1

One took place at a convenience store, the clerk fought back and shot one of the guys, he ended up dying behind a funeral home a few blocks away. The other took place in front of a huge appliance store. The robbers tried to hold up the store's security guard. One of the robbers attacked the guard and his gun went off, shooting his friend in the eye. He's in critical condition. The security guard was not injured. Are these not the best stories ever?

2007-08-13 09:42:58 · 3 answers · asked by SmartyPants 5

I got badly hurt in car accident; I have been to physical therapy for over a year!! I’m still in lot of pain and have trouble walking.
How long dose it take to get back to normal?
How do I handle pain suffering settlement?
What is fair to ask for, based on the fact it is 100% the other person fualt and I have had to go to miss ove 1000 hour of work and go painfull re-hap for a year. Moreover still have trouble walking??

What should I be doing to get well?
My Doc seams to be doing nothing?
I need to find a better Lawyer and doc in OC, CA,

Please give any suggestions you might have ASAP!

2007-08-13 09:29:43 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm torn between this issue because as a Christian, I don't think my views should be imposed on anyone, since god gave us a choice to believe or not to believe.

However, I don't see why anyone would want to restrict it because the first amendment of the Constitutions says, " Congress shall make no law respecting and establishment of religion, OR PROHIBITING THE FREE EXERCISE THEREOF;

So, basically, I don't believe god wants us to make people pray with us in school, but I don't believe we should tell people they can't.

2007-08-13 09:29:26 · 18 answers · asked by Anthony M 4

local small cleaning business 20 yrs- carry required liability / work comp.
filed first claim- broken item in a clients home- NOT COVERED !! work or work product. Excuss me. It has to be some totally off the wall, unrelated to my work in the home - to be covered... in otherwords an unlikely situation.
Serveral years ago - similar situation- I had a doctor stated work related cronic injury.... basically NOT COVERED- my initial Dr. visit was paid period. I no longer work at the same position , my injury does not permit me. State requires this coverage.... as business owner you fiqure -anything big ever happens.. you are insured. a deductable to cover. My clients are assuming the same. My employees, they are under the assumption that thier employer carries work comp and they would be covered.. I found out even as the owner (also worker ) YOU ARE NOT COVERED Who is fraudulant? The state who requires do nothing insurance? The Insurance Co. who sells do nothing insurance.

2007-08-13 09:26:01 · 1 answers · asked by just wondering 1