Law & Ethics - October 2007

For the older people in here, my friends and I used to record music off the radio and make "mix" tapes all the time. Was that illegal? Apparently not, but now you get sued for the same thing. Is it illegal because it's so easy now, or what?

2007-10-05 10:23:34 · 5 answers · asked by photoguy1967 3

How many chinese prisoners are executed each year? What are the chinese being sentenced to death for? Is there a law that criminalizes American citizens who get livers and kidneys from China?

2007-10-05 10:22:37 · 3 answers · asked by cmbwar 1

2007-10-05 09:47:10 · 9 answers · asked by ? 3

Lets say someone sues you and you end up losing and you are ordered to pay an amount of money.

1A) Does the court pay the plaintiff then get the money from the defendant?

1B) Or does the defendant just pay the plaintiff?

2) What happens if you don't pay?

2007-10-05 09:43:50 · 5 answers · asked by EPD23 4

i entered a lease purchase agreement but the property was stolen. i want to pay off the lease but not at those prices. now they are threatening criminal charges. is thsi lega?

2007-10-05 09:41:32 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-05 09:30:35 · 20 answers · asked by thestoneadge2002 1

2007-10-05 09:12:09 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I work, well worked for the post office. I got a letter in the mail saying I was terminated. (the 1 yr or 180 day termination period for a TRC) I figured hey I finally got my raise and position because about 7 months back I took and passed the RCA exam so therefore I should be an RCA. I was never switched over in the paper work to say that I was an RCA so it still states that I'm a TRC and now have lost my job. They are in the process of trying to get me my job back but if they dont can I sue? possibly get reimbersment for the months that I was supposed to get paid alot more becuase of the position that I was supposed to have? and maybe for future days that I am or was supposed to work?

2007-10-05 08:59:37 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Some people say it destroys the sanctity of marriage, but isn't that a religion view, which should be separated by state.
besides, its not truely marriage, because marriage is covered by religion, and civil union recognized by the state.

more marriages would create more families looking to buy houses and pay taxes, and isn't that a good thing?

and some people, as i was on a previous question on yahoo answers, say that its not love, its physical attraction. but isn't that just as true for hetrosexual couples

from that same link, some one else says that what gives them the right to redefine marriage, and then compares it to redefining murder as good! Who gets hurt from gay marriage!?! This guy, as many do, claims we are invoking the wrath of God, but once again, that doesn't satisfy separation of church/state?

Some say its stops procreation, but if there gay, they aren't going to do that anyway

I just dont get it. can someone give me a logical reason why we shouldnt support it?

2007-10-05 08:52:48 · 12 answers · asked by Nate 2

My 10 year old son and I are being asked (told) to leave our home, because the owners couldn't sell the property at the outrageous price of $800,000 for a 4-plex, so have decided to make it a rehabilitation home for alcoholics, and drug users.
Should I be PO'D as heck?
Yes it is legal for them to do this, to good families.

2007-10-05 08:50:49 · 24 answers · asked by xenypoo 7

...she says she wont pay them regardless of the judgement. What will happen to her? Can she move to Canada?

2007-10-05 08:50:00 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I asked a question earlier, and everyone gave me strength and support to fight for my sons rights. He is in first grade and was denied water as a form of punishment. What everyone didn't know is my sons a fighter too, he told me today that he held on to the school bus and kept begging for water, he didnt want to give up. He finally had to physically be carried on the bus. Jake has had test ran to see if he had a tumor for his excessive thirst, but thank God none was found. He layed on the floor that day sobbing and shaking, scared me too death!, I still cant believe they wouldnt just let him have a drink to quinch his thirst after giving the children an extra recess on a warm day, and every other child got water but my son. My husband got a simple apology from the teacher, but the principal hung up on me. She said I was just mean, because I was outraged. She wanted to tell me how nice the teacher was, and I didn't want to hear it. Now I need legal help, but dont have a lot of $. Thanks

2007-10-05 08:49:22 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just started my own computer repair business. I'm 17. I'm located in Yacolt, WA.

2007-10-05 08:46:50 · 1 answers · asked by mustangmanbiffy 3

I used to work at a restaurant called Qdoba mexican Grill. During that time I had many paychecks but lost one of them. After asking them to get me a new one for a few months they wouldn't contact corporate. Then I found my check, but it was already expired so i still needed to get a new one. I brought it in and my manager gave it to the boss/owner of the store. It has been a month and he still hasn't done anything with it. I check in every week and have left him voicemails but there is still no effort. What is the best action to take?

2007-10-05 08:36:48 · 13 answers · asked by jhunter 2

Is it really right that an elderly married couple with children all in their 50's have to pay school tax?

What about a couple who are in their late 20's who can't have children? Should they have to pay a school tax?

2007-10-05 08:34:22 · 28 answers · asked by kittysoma27 6

is it illegal to download music if u make sure that u are not sharing it?

2007-10-05 08:19:31 · 12 answers · asked by Footballer54 3

The wife of a former Michigan State Representative has cheated me out of my life savings. In civil court she has been adjudged guilty of fraud and unjust enrichment. However, criminally, the prosecutor turned down the case, saying that I already had a judgment. They won't pay because they are declaring bankruptcy to avoid payment. Every penny I have is invested in attorneys and I might get nothing in return. They have about $100,000 of mine and arrogantly brag about the new Jag and their $300,000 lake home, which was mine. What are some other ideas to make them pay criminally. They are low life criminals.

Thanks

2007-10-05 08:16:38 · 7 answers · asked by STEVE P 2

2007-10-05 08:02:30 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

With certain people appearing to revel in devisive activities such as ""hola day" isnt protection (like that in quebec) needed?

2007-10-05 07:57:03 · 11 answers · asked by Sweet thing. 1

A family member has hired my attorney to complete work for them. I think this is kind of strange. This person was always bent on having the same attorney as me, although I did not want that. I just want my own attorney, damn it. Is this odd? And why would an attorney accept two separate clients from the same family? I would think the attorney would gain a lot of information from both that would constitute a potential problem in working for both.

2007-10-05 07:55:46 · 10 answers · asked by summerquilt 1

2007-10-05 07:19:38 · 16 answers · asked by Keefjan 1

2007-10-05 07:18:14 · 18 answers · asked by trevor b 1

2007-10-05 07:00:11 · 5 answers · asked by DABRIT T 1

I am doing a history project and was assigned amendment 5, i need to find a court case which challenges this amendment, but i am having no luck, can someone help me please?

2007-10-05 06:54:03 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have been watching several police shows which show segments on bait cars and how they catch so called car thieves. My issue is this: for the most part they always show minorities stealing these cars and very rarely show these cars in a non minority areas. Are the police perpetuating a certain stigma/ stereotype that causes the media to take advantage of? Right is right and wrong is wrong. But is the portrayal of such actions equal or fair for that matter?

2007-10-05 06:36:13 · 21 answers · asked by spynonu1968 2

I am very sympathetic towards REALrape victims. It is a horrible crime & demands swift and equal justice no matter what a person's race. I can't help but be mystified, however, at the Duke Lacrosse rape case. In Durham's efforts to not look in ANY way racist, they rushed forward to prosecute these white boys. They didn't want to appear not to believe this black girl even after irrefutible DNA evidence cleared the lacrosse players. Then, it was the prosecutor, the city government, the state who ALL took a hit legally & in the media. That prosecutor certainly made horrible mistakes but this one case will ruin his entire life. Those boys, although exonerated, will have the word "rape" attached to them for the rest of their lives. Their families drug through the mud. And for what? Why is NO ONE, not the media, and suprisingly, not even the boys...focusing on prosecuting the GIRL who obviously LIED?! Can we as a society afford to allow anyone to yell rape & get away with it?

2007-10-05 06:31:48 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

In North America

2007-10-05 06:30:53 · 25 answers · asked by Bobbi 2

not married to the baby's child. We are not together either. When should I start getting child support? Once the baby is born or right now? Iam 1 month pregnant.

2007-10-05 06:29:17 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

THIS IS NOT A POLITICAL QUESTION!!! I do not want to know your opinion on immigration. Just FACTS and law. I am not indicating any opinion in this question.

I just want to know the specific law about coming across the border without documentation. Walking in without permission. Is that a crime? When people say "illegal immigrants", what exactly is illegal? Which specific law states the appropriate and inappropriate method of entering this country, and what are the penalties for breaking such law(s)?

2007-10-05 06:24:28 · 3 answers · asked by damo 2

What are your thoughts?

2007-10-05 06:21:42 · 9 answers · asked by mx3baby 6