Law & Ethics - September 2007

I had to take my nephew to an emergency room when we were in las vegas because he got very sick and i thought the mom sent over his insurance, she didnt so im held accountable. this was back in 2002...please help me im stressed

2007-09-27 09:57:53 · 12 answers · asked by jae 2

that a gay person can be fired from their job, just because they are gay and that in most states they are not protected?

African Americans and Women used to face this same discrimination, but people have realized that it is unfair to them based upon these things, why is it still ok to discriminate against homosexuals?

2007-09-27 09:50:21 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Tired of dealing with f---ed up work ethics!!!!

2007-09-27 09:40:50 · 4 answers · asked by avpflaca 1

Is it true that some schools have an exemption to the self-defense law, saying that if you are in school and when someone attacks you then you try to defend yourself instead of running away then you will still be punished for it? Everyone in my school tells me that but I don't know whether its true or not. Is that really a law?

2007-09-27 09:27:26 · 5 answers · asked by -NOBAMA- 3

2007-09-27 09:26:43 · 7 answers · asked by sean b 2

I have been with my employer for 3 years and in May i was suspended on full pay while they investigated an allegacy against me (which they have no proof. It was someone who just before leaving said i was up to no good)They have been paying me okay up until last week.Now a new manager as joined the branch and is saying he is not willing to pay me until they decide if there taking me back or not.Is he allowed to do this and what are my rights. please help!

2007-09-27 09:25:48 · 14 answers · asked by karim 1

2007-09-27 09:24:17 · 2 answers · asked by Linda B 1

I recently was laid off and was wondering how you can go about claiming money from the government? I can't remember what exactly it's called, something like workers comp.

2007-09-27 09:23:31 · 2 answers · asked by Proverbs 2

There are several questions I raise about the death penalty, and this goes for both those who support it and those who oppose it.

1st: The excuse of "if you do x, y, and/or z, you deserve to die". While that can be used to justify the death penalty, it also brings into question, "why do we put limitations on what the state can do to them?" Based on the rationale, we could bring back the gallows, or instate burning, gassing, garroting, or the such "because they deserve it".

2nd: The United States is one of several countries that still have the death penalty. With that said, we're one of the few countries that uses it regularly. Perhaps we could find a medium, a short few crimes that is punishable by capital punishable by capital punishment? Already on the table, as far as I'm concerned, are multiple murder, kidnapping and rape, meaning both serial and repeated offense. Someone can be framed, but not for some 10 different cases, that's unbelievable to me. Also, shouldn't there be

2007-09-27 08:45:12 · 7 answers · asked by Huey Freeman 5

Hello,

Does anyone know if it is legal to record the conversation of someone whilst you are speaking to them on the telephone?

Thanks,
Jason

2007-09-27 08:30:48 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

Don't we have the right to privacy to take a dump? Was Craig set up by liberals. What is a lewd gesture response?

2007-09-27 08:07:07 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

I did everything for my boss, came in early, stayed late, did tons of extra work, hardly complained. After 6 months I finally take a short vacation to go plan my wedding and put down a deposit an a week later I get fired!!! can you believe that??? their shitty reason is the company is "downsizing. Give me a break!!!!They told me someone esecould do two jobs instead of one, I think its a crock of crap esp since I could do their job and they didnt even give me the opportunity to show I could. What can I do? I still am owed 2 weeks vacation, can I ask for pension??

2007-09-27 07:50:45 · 12 answers · asked by spadezgurl22 6

not a countersuit but a completly different trial based soley on the fact that she sued me

2007-09-27 07:47:48 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Because of an issue, I paid my September rent late. My landlord tells me 2 days ago that he lost the money order I gave him. According to him, he searched and searched his office and cannot find it. I know he has it because I have the carbon copy and he told me he had received it after I left it in his mail slot on the 15th.

At any rate, I want to know who is at fault here. My landlord wants me to go back to the Currency Exchange where I got the money order and get a replacement. I can't do that until 45 days after date of purchase (That's what the carbon copy says) and my landlord wants his money now.

If you ask me, I already paid so it's his fault he lost my money. I don't know what to do and I do not want to pay double rent.

Part of me thinks he is trying to double-dip. He hasn't tried in the past and this is the third time I've paid with a money order and not just cash. 1st time I've had a problem with him losing my money. Any ideas? Thanks in advance (-:

2007-09-27 07:45:56 · 9 answers · asked by burrell_cn 2

Can you really sue someone because of slander? If someone goes around and says things that arent true, how serious are the consequences?

2007-09-27 07:40:44 · 9 answers · asked by nonamegirl 2

There is a really bad intersection in my city that would only require one stop sign to fix the problem. Who would I write the letter to and what is necessary to include in it??

2007-09-27 07:36:33 · 1 answers · asked by chickypie 2

2007-09-27 07:35:03 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous

This is for florida law experts :) - If they are also insured would any injury be covered or would I still be liable?

2007-09-27 07:26:30 · 1 answers · asked by CJ 2

Divorced in 1975, tried to collect in Family Court, Criminal prosecution, criminal non-support probation until revoked, settled for a judgement through Attorney Generals Office, they failed to renew Judgement, lapsed 2 years, negligence on AG's part, ex refuses to pay $98,000 as agreed 12 yrs ago and as a result he has beat the system for 31 years. So if he doesn't owe it - does the AG's office owe it?

2007-09-27 07:00:55 · 5 answers · asked by Dawson 1

I make too much to receive legal aid and cannot afford one I am dealing with the IRS I really need help can someone help me.

2007-09-27 06:13:53 · 7 answers · asked by Melissa S 1

I need to sue both Citibank and Citimortgage they are memebers of Citigroup do I sue Citigroup as a whole, to avoid two seperate lawsuits? Or do I sue them as individual companies? The headquaters for Citigroup is located in NYC so it makes it easier for me to sue them there. Thanks..

2007-09-27 06:11:00 · 2 answers · asked by Mredny 2

Favoritism in the Democratic Debate last night?

2007-09-27 06:00:10 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

For me, it seems only logical that if you can ask a young man or woman to go and fight and risk their lives for the country, they should be able to enjoy a beverage at home with their friends and family.

However lowering the drinking age can only do more harm than good.

Many countries have no legal age for drinking but they don't have some of the issues we have. Maybe it's because there is a difference between cultures and societies.

What do you think?

2007-09-27 05:55:11 · 16 answers · asked by ? 6

I'm going to write an articule in school about police using the Tasers the way that they do. 240 people have died since the police force have gotten there tasers. Is there really a reason for this? The taser is supost to be an alternitive to guns and or pepper spray but I feel that this isn't the case. It's used as a weapon to instill fear in people. I'm pretty sure everyone has gotten them selves shocked at one point in there life. So we all know what it feels like. But imagine what it would be to have 50000 volts of eltricity going through your veins, to have you bodie give on you and not be able to move. Everyone has an intsinive fear of electrcution and the police are playing on that. These tazers are not used to make the world a better place they are used to force us into submission. Just the other day a friend of mine was telling me about a special ed girl that got Tazerd becasue she was getting "voilent". There are other means to get the girl to settle down.

2007-09-27 05:47:31 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

Can I require liability insurance from a renter?(is there such an animal?)

2007-09-27 05:47:02 · 2 answers · asked by CJ 2

About out judicial system, jury of our 'peers', the wheels of justice and what Mark Twain said about not wanting to be judged by anyone who wasn't smart enough to get out of jury duty?

This (unnamed) jurors comment chills me.

I believe a jury is a good thing but, i think they should actually be trained on how to anlyze, think critically, be objective & dispell prejudice. But is that even possible?

It was a hung jury and a mistrial was declared, but this (unnamed) juror will potentially judge another trial.

2007-09-27 05:46:02 · 4 answers · asked by irisheyes 6

Our office receives our water bill and then bills us. Our 1st bill was $45 (1 yr ago). We thought it was steep, but we paid it. The next was close to $50. Every month it got a little higher. In January, it was $60. We called the office who said someone will come check for leaks. Two months later, they finally checked, there was no leak. The bills kept getting higher. Some of our neighbors were paying about the same and some were paying $15 - $25 (even with a washing machine which we did not have at the time). Just after receiving our last bill ($79), someone came to fix our meter, which they discovered was not working correctly, along with 60 other units. I just called the office to see if we would be reimbursed for over paying, and they said our next bill should be less, but that would be it. And, we still have to pay the $79. If we over paid a minimum of $20 per mo, that's at least $240. I can't afford a lawyer, so what can I do to get my money back?

2007-09-27 05:41:22 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

what can be done to make prisons more harsh? send prisoners to serve in the military? set up tents and make them sleep outdoors? make them work and pay for their own food? just a few that come to mind....

2007-09-27 05:36:30 · 10 answers · asked by Tx Guy 3

My soon to be husband and I only just met but when you know, you know.......we both have our own things and he said it would be a good idea if we wrote something up stating what was to be done in case of so that exes and family couldnt come in and shove me out of his home he would want me to stay in, etc.
Can that be done by us or will it have to be notorized or ran by a lawyer to be binding? We both hate the thought of, well lets just say someone taking everything from both of us because we didnt do it right. Thanks.

2007-09-27 05:35:14 · 6 answers · asked by no one 2

I heard a soundbyte on the radio of Mike Gravel (I think) saying that he is glad that he "stuck it to the credit card companies" when he declared personal bankruptcy back in the 80's. He left about 80K of debt. Anyone know where I could find it?

2007-09-27 05:21:15 · 1 answers · asked by TheGarlicButterSaw 3