Law & Ethics - September 2007

A Whitehorse woman is set to ask the Yukon Supreme Court Tuesday to bar a drug-sniffing dog from her daughter's high school, arguing that the girl's allergies will force her to drop out of Grade 11 if the dog patrols the school.

Porter Creek Secondary School is preparing to introduce the drug-detection dog and its handler, a drug awareness worker, in its hallways next week.

But the woman, who has asked not to be named, says her 15-year-old daughter suffers from severe pet allergies. According to her court affidavit, the woman says the girl had an accidental brush with a dog last month that sent her to the hospital.

"She's been put in a position where she has to make a decision between her daughter's health and the risk of a severe allergic reaction of sending her to school," Whitehorse lawyer Charlene Dumont, who is representing the woman, told CBC News on Monday.

"Unfortunately she really doesn't have a lot of choice. If the dog is in the school, the girl will not be."

2007-09-11 08:09:30 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

i haven't gave birth yet, but am wondering about the father of my baby, i locked him up and i now have an order of protection againts him..so my question is if he tries to get rights once my baby is born next month,and once he's out which is also next month..what are the chances of him wining any rights at the family court?

2007-09-11 08:07:26 · 5 answers · asked by Amythatsme 3

For example Iowa law states ""a person shall not be intoxicated or simulate intoxication in a public place." Intoxicaton being " the state of being affected by one or more psychoactive drugs." Which is what is happening even if you consume a single beer, it will affect you given the makeup of alchohol even if that affect can only be measured in scietific analysis. If so, why does the state allow the restaurant to serve it at all? If a cop wanted would the state allow them to arbitraily pick a restaurant... arrest every person who consumes alcohol and take them down to the local jail and get strip searched (which is commonplace in most bookings)....All be it impractical, is it techincally legal...must people merely rely on the "good nature" of cops and lack of availibity of resources and manpower to avoid such treatement when having a budweiser at the local Applebees???

2007-09-11 07:57:42 · 8 answers · asked by V for Vendetta 1

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was asked and said "The American people don't know the half of it". She also was asked about impeachment as a remedy for illegal conduct by Bush, Cheney and other administration officials and responded "Its not worth it". If the price of inaction is the forfeiture of our constitutional democracy , then the worth of action needs to be reexamined - quickly, and in earnest.* This congress has been saddled with an unenviable task: They are asked, scripted by the nations founding fathers, to undertake a rather monumental stand in defense of the republic.* The constitution is clear.* What will prevail, law or lawlessness?* Law or Lawlessness by Marc Ash> Truthout I Perspective

2007-09-11 07:40:07 · 12 answers · asked by dca2003311@yahoo.com 7

2007-09-11 07:39:23 · 3 answers · asked by Bum Gravy. 5

regarding Cancer and Public Safety Employees. It has been squelched...censored... I can document all my statments. This is the power of The City of SF...to squash any unfavorable opinions. Is this censorship ethical?

2007-09-11 07:23:21 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have used a presentation to make sales ( NOT - NOT HIGH PRESSURE ) that I have "come up with", and my sales contract closures averages 80 to 90% ( Residial and open land). I am not a licensed real estate professional, however, I act as a "contracted sales representative".
I am not worried about being a real estate professional in the state of Texas, however I wish to obtain some sort of protection for my "sales talk, deleavery".
CAN I GET MY PROCESS COPYRIGHTED / or PATENTED??
toro gringo

2007-09-11 07:21:49 · 4 answers · asked by NONAME 2

Hello, I am in the middle of a custody battle with my sons father at the moment.. heres the story, I got pregnant and he knew about it and then we fought because of his drug use and he didnt want to change so we broke and he was not there for me through out my whole pregnancy, no doctors appt., etc., and when my son was born, I had to go for paternity testing and he was once again proved to be the father and now at the age of 8 months he hired a lawyer and is requesting to have joint custody, and he hasnt even seen his son and has not shown any responsible effort until now.. I dont know what to think.. this case is going on in the state of wisconsin.. please help me and at least let me know what I can do in order fo me to get sole custody or what your advice is, it would be greatly appreciated.. thank you

2007-09-11 07:21:31 · 8 answers · asked by Please help... 1

For not listening to what they tell me to do? I'm 24 now, but last yr., I was living back with my former foster family after Hurricane Katrina so I can finish up my college degree, since my home was destroyed. My former foster brother in law told me to turn off my mp3 player & stop listening to it. That was my former foster mom's house, & he could've gone back to his own house. Nothing was wrong with his home. When I refused to stop listening to the mp3 player, the foster mom told me that he had every right to knock me off my @$$. I'm not a kid, & I wasn't harming anyone for listening to my mp3 player, & then there was a foster boy who was 16, & he would blast his music @ 3 AM, & when I told my former foster mom, she would encourage him to beat me up. If I'm an adult, why do I have to obey other adults, JUST for the hell of it if I'm not doing wrong? My foster BIL was NOT the man of the household, so why did my FFM make me obey him? ***& YES, this IS the full & true story!

2007-09-11 07:15:39 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

#1Private mercenary army of 100 Thou to 200 Thou soldiers.* #2 no longer right to habeus corpus & no right to consult with an attorney.* #3 Over 300 new detention facilities built over the last 6 years & are not yet being used.* #4 No protection of posse comitatus which bars the military from being used against its citizens inside this country.* #5 Executive Branch of Government the ability to declare martial law without the approval of congress.* #6 An Executive Order that says anyone who conspires to block the U.S. efforts to stablelize Iraq will have all of their assets seized, bank accounts, property, drivers license, everything or anyone else who tries to help that person in any way, including attorneys,or family who try to support , and or shelter such a person.* #7 Voting machine rigging, disqualifying of 100's of thousands of democratic voters.* What part of a fascists state is missing? What situation might be used to declare martial law?* Law or Lawlessness by Marc Ash>

2007-09-11 07:10:51 · 3 answers · asked by dca2003311@yahoo.com 7

my neighbor is my aunt and she has a pine tree thats on my property can i cut it down legally or can i do anything about it

2007-09-11 07:04:04 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am very curious about how Osama can send videos and not get caught as to where they are coming from or who goes into the White House to give the tapes in?!

If this was any other person, they would trace fingerprints and find out where it's coming from, how, why, when, and where?! So why isn't it possible for them to do it with Osama?!

i dont understand.....anyone know anythin???

2007-09-11 06:59:35 · 10 answers · asked by MQ 2

2007-09-11 06:56:21 · 3 answers · asked by Estelle 1

Aren't their laws that protect consumers against worthless junk like HeadOn and ActivOn? These products are openly fraudulent.

2007-09-11 06:50:51 · 3 answers · asked by californiainfidel 3

2007-09-11 06:44:47 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Two weeks ago I bought a charger for my laptop from Walmart.It worked for 3 days.I returned it.I told the cashier at customer service, "The charger does not work. Here is my receipt, I paid with my debit card,if its ok I'd rather have a gift card".She did the refund and put it right back on the debit card didn't hand me the receipt copy to sign.The manager was standing next to her instantly reprocesses it w/o stating what they did and hands me the gift card.Today, I checked my bank account and see they posted it back to my bank.I called because I didn't want her to lose her job and they told me I must be mistaken that they couldn't have given two refunds on one receipt.So I got the $63 back on the original debit card and $63 on giftcard.Now I am wondering if they can redebit the account later and if so how long they have?

2007-09-11 06:31:47 · 8 answers · asked by sarah 2

A friend of mine was in a relationship. She had $250K and she got a personal joint checking account w/ her partner. They went into business together and opened another joint account for business. Both accounts were set up with a limit that over a certain low amount like over $1000 that both signatures are required. $160k was put into the business account, and her partner lied to her about what the money was being used for to get her signatures, is this considered fraud?. In the personal account she took the remaining money after the $160K was taken out of it and withdrew all the money and closed the account forging my friend's signature. She also took money from her for a house sale saying that she would purchase the business with the money but instead pocketed it and put a loan out on the business instead. Please keep in mind, my friend is a disable woman(Cerebral Pasly) who was taken advantage of. Can she get her money back as well as pressing charges for fraud?

2007-09-11 06:29:59 · 3 answers · asked by bb20502002 1

I was in a grocery store getting a few items when I was walk pass a sea food display freezer and slipped in a puddle of water. A couple of employees came over to help me up and all that good stuff and cleaned up the water. I was helped to the front of the store so they could file an accident report when they notice that there safety records for that hour where not signed off by the assistant manager they apologized for the accident and I then went to the ER to get my knee and hip checked out. The X-rays showed that everything was ok and the ER Doctor
wanted me to follow up with my primary care physician. I then had and MRI done per my physician and everything looked ok with that. I then contacted many lawyers and none of them could take the case because I guess I didnt break and bones or something. After all this I contacted the store where I fell and they said they will pay up to $1,500 for medical bills.What do I need to do about this? My medical bills are about $6000.

2007-09-11 06:28:53 · 12 answers · asked by <-K:N:O:X-> 2

I was cycling back from my local town when three unspeakably cretinous individuals on bicycles decided to laugh at me as loudly as they possibly could. I am used to this, as my appearance is somewhat unusual, altough I decided today to tolerate no more of it. I responded with the wisest remark I could think of at the time - **** you - and cycled off with two fingers in their direction. However, a few roads later, I heard a retarded grunt (I believe that he said a certain word beginning with "C"). Not wanting to take any chances, I cycled home as fast as I could and got in before they saw my house. I did hear them shouting in the streets as they carried out a futile search, but they soon left.

My point of concern is that my town is a small one. How can I prevent an incident if we meet again? I will not be intimidated by mindless thugs, yet I cannot carry a 16oz hammer at all times. I will do so when possible, but it doesn't fit easily into a coat. What should I do?

2007-09-11 06:23:56 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

bad news they only interested in one thing ripping you off!!!!!!!

2007-09-11 06:20:12 · 12 answers · asked by HI 2

Was there work done? How does the employer report this to the government if no money was exchanged in this relationship?

2007-09-11 06:18:08 · 8 answers · asked by Dave B 1

i have to go to court in 3 weeks and her father moved he is still in the same state but further away, how will i know if he notifies the court? we go back in 3 weeks for the paternity results does he have to provide them with the information? how can i bring it up in court? i dont have a lawyer

2007-09-11 06:13:26 · 3 answers · asked by what2do? 2

is it legal to drop out at 16?and get a legal job becuase ive been droped out since 15 but i ve just stayed home and staying out of trouble but now i need a job so i am applying at resturants like mimis cafe,dennys,applebeees, Ect.you think they ll give me a job?i am turning in applications in today i need some cash in my pocket,and very soon ill get my G.E.D when i am legal i guess is the age to take it,hmm what else?..what should i say if the subject comes up "y did you decide to drop out of school?"do i need a highschool diploma to be a hostess?or dishwasher,bussboy?i really need a job man i need to get in the real world and take some responsibilities if i am not going to school,
ill turn 17 in february,
thanks in advance guys,
P.S. this is a serious help question please try not to be smart and tell me to get my as.s. in school please becuase obviously that's not happening,thanks

2007-09-11 06:12:08 · 21 answers · asked by fred sk 1

Like 4 months ago I got an unmarked letter in my mailbox that basically said a bunch of things wrong with my house.. Like I left a shovel outside in my background, some hose, and some cable wires exposed. They said to clean it up because it badly represents the neighborhood. I was really pissed at that, but I eventually cleaned up the stuff they are talking about.

Now today I get another unmarked letter (same handwriting) and they say I have too many weeds and my house is becoming an eyesore to them. This neighborhood is very small, town less than 3000 people So its not like beverly hills or w/e

Does anyone else think this guy is wrong? I know I might have a few weeds out there but I was going to get to them, now I feel like not picking them just to spite this guy. What should I do?

I really want to know who this is. I feel like im being harrassed and since there is no address I cant do anything. Is it a police matter? should I go door to door and ask if they sent the letter

2007-09-11 06:11:18 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ten years ago my employment was terminated after I left work early. Since, I have been having trouble getting jobs or even an interview. I am curious as to what this employer is telling potential employers as I have them listed on my Work Experience. Is it possible for me to call my past employer pretending to be an employer interested in myself and see what they're saying? If that makes sense. If so, what questions do I ask?

2007-09-11 06:09:03 · 7 answers · asked by Richard E 2

the company let me go yesterday after 1 1/2 service to them, they offered me a 2 months pay to release my right to sue them. will i be able to still claim for the umemployement insurance ?? this is a very hard time for me and my family now, we might loose our house in this bad housing market :(( we have very tigh money cashflow :(( i know it is best to consult a lawyer, Is there any free or low cost attorney, or legal counsel or a labor consultant that we can use?? i live in Riverside, CA. Thank you.

2007-09-11 06:07:58 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

That doesn't seem like "returning it" to me. Isn't that a euphemism so that the pols can make themselves feel better about it?

2007-09-11 06:06:16 · 2 answers · asked by Scotty Doesnt Know 7

My roommate moved out last weds and no longer has a key (its been days she hasn't had a key but I'm not sure how lonng) she left an item in my room. The college notified me at 11:30pm last night that I have until the 20th to find a new roommate or forfeit a $340 private room fee. I feel it is not my responsibility considering I was given the privilege of use of this room and have no car available to transport goods..and now either time or money will be stolen from me. After lunch I returned to my room to find it UNLOCKED with the roommates item gone. She had no right to leave it in my room since it was MINE and no longer hers, I just postponed moving the item (a desk) out to the lawn in front of the dorm building. It seems illegal that someone (from dorm residence life) allowed her into my room without my knowledge or permission and allowed her to take any item she claimed was hers. Furthermore I have no safety knowing the door was left unlocked.

2007-09-11 05:54:23 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

My husband drives a pulp truck, he's an owner operator. Yesterday he was driving and a horse ran out in front of him. The horse was running at full speed and he didn't see it coming until it was too late, he tried to stop but didn't have enough time. The police said they'd been chasing the horse all day. The insurance company says there's probably nothing they can do, he'll have to pay for the damage himself. He was obviously not at fault, the police agreed that he wasn't at fault. Has anyone ever been in a situation like this before? And does anyone know what would make a horse run like that?

2007-09-11 05:48:20 · 8 answers · asked by misty_dawn1100 3

Saudi Arabians openly admit to abusing and mistreating Christians and Jews in their country but get royally pissed off if that happens to them elswhere in the world. The Government of Saudi openly outlaws the practice of any religion except Islam. Practicing any religion other than Islam is illegal. All "infedels" are more heavily taxed, cannot practice their religion except in secret, are constantly pressured by the Saudi Government and Religios sector to convert to islam, while any attempts at conversion by a non-muslim is severely punished. Any time another country treats them the way they treat everyone else, they cry..."this is unfair! You have to change your laws to accomodate us!" I say screw that. I say we adopt the same laws as Saudi and see how they like being deported everytime they mention their god just as they do to us. Who are they to think they are better than anyone else? And that question applies to everyone on earth.

2007-09-11 05:46:30 · 13 answers · asked by Jeremy D 1