Law & Ethics - October 2007

For 35 years now we have allowed him to eat as much rabbit, pheasant, duck and pidgeon from the estate as he likes - road kill of course. We have allowed him to live rent free in an old hut in the woods and the use of a bicycle, free of charge. Now he seems to have been mixing with some lefty types and is demanding a wage! Do you think this is reasonable?

2007-10-27 09:34:50 · 13 answers · asked by reggie 6

at our school dance, me and my friend thought we should have a bit to drink before going to the dance. We literally had not even a shot of vodka and we called it quits and decided it be more fun going sober even though 50% of the ppl that were at the dance we so intoxicated they couldnt even stand. As we were about to walk into the gym, we were pulled aside by 2 police officers, they started questioning and THREATENING us infront of all our peers, about if we had consumed any alcohol.. as they could 'smell' over an ounce on us, (we suspect someone ratted on us) when i can assure you that wasnt true. since then we have been suspended.
keep in mind we go to a school where only 30% of the student make it to university, and me and my friend have excellence marks, good honest students and have a very rep among teachers. yes we made a mistake, but what 16yr old hasnt. so what makes a differnce for a student to come under the influence of nicotine? (which was smoked on school property)

2007-10-27 09:31:02 · 5 answers · asked by cowpolly 1

I don't know of people who would let me sleep at their place and its too expensive to get a cab from where I am.

I know its dumb question, but I just wanted to know.

2007-10-27 09:28:42 · 10 answers · asked by JustinLeon 3

Lets say I trademark (made up phrase), "Albany Car Wash".

Am I protected if someone starts "The Albany Car Wash Company"?

Vice verse, if I trademark "The Albany Car Wash Company" and someone uses "Albany Car Wash" do I have grounds to pursue it?

2007-10-27 09:27:05 · 1 answers · asked by stonerosedesigndotcom 3

2007-10-27 09:26:17 · 2 answers · asked by Cathy H 1

2007-10-27 09:22:11 · 1 answers · asked by mona S 1

I've received one jury duty summons before, and I responded accordingly. They had me call a couple of numbers, and I didn't have to provide any personal information, just a couple of recordings telling me and my group to stay home.

I've always wondered how the courts can be sure that you actually receive a jury duty summons through the mail. What if the summons gets lost or misdelivered? How can they punish someone if they never received a summons in the first place?

And furthermore, if failing to respond to a summons gets you in trouble, how can the courts argue against a defense such as this (I never received any sort of summons through the mail!). Any input appreciated.

2007-10-27 09:16:41 · 1 answers · asked by lost1 3

Starting Monday i have to report for jury duty and my work is aware of this. I get paid 20 dollars a day from the court system. My question is, in Ohio is there any law that the business you work for must pay you your hourly rate minus the 20 dollars the court gives you? My company i work for has more than 25 employees. Thanks!

2007-10-27 08:55:14 · 1 answers · asked by pav2873 2

Is there a Federal Driving organisation in the United States that determines laws for driving, etc? Or like a Federal DMV? I prefer answers with sources.

2007-10-27 08:44:39 · 9 answers · asked by Tim 2

i was suppsed to recive my check on the 16 but she said she didnt have it and it would be ready on the 17 because of that i missed a payment on my car and i was supossed to rent a tuxedo that had to pay for on the 16 because of that they chrged me an extra 40.00 .......well can i sue her?? im only 17.

2007-10-27 08:32:00 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

The "tenant" is my 32 yr. old son, who is taking advantage of me. Before he moved in 2 months ago, he agreed on a certain amount of weekly rent. Last week, he decided to lower his weekly payment. I feel helpless in this situation, and wish I had never agreed to it. I'm divorced, and live on a tight budget. Any help will be appreciated. Thank you.

2007-10-27 08:31:56 · 4 answers · asked by macieroads 4

in other words, can the police come in without bosse's request ? or warrant ?

2007-10-27 08:23:53 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I mean, people 10 to 15 can make their own decisions, so why not let them vote?

2007-10-27 08:22:46 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is this call racism?
I have a witness, but I am not sure she wants to be a witness.

2007-10-27 08:22:10 · 7 answers · asked by standard69 2

2007-10-27 07:41:01 · 3 answers · asked by Dezzy 1

we live in georgia i know every state is different. the school found out told the parents and have turned it over to authorities saying it is staturatory rape. it was consentual sex. do i have to worry that my son will face charges in this matter? is this the proper way for school counselor to handle this matter?

2007-10-27 07:30:59 · 7 answers · asked by tamygirl75 1

The gun-control proposition:
If no one carried a gun then there would be no need for any individual to carry one, concealed or not.

The anti gun-control argument to that proposition:
In the absence of guns, there is still violence perpetrated on victims (rape, battery, attempted murder, etc.). Victims have the right to defend themselves and, especially weaker or elderly ones, the right to do it with something practical, easy to use, and with guaranteed stopping power like a gun.

How do I counter that argument convincingly?

2007-10-27 07:29:29 · 9 answers · asked by Dan M 1

It took my local police up to 4 to 5 days to come to my house after local thugs had smashed my windows.

2007-10-27 07:12:08 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

If people under 18 are not considered responsible enough to be able to make decisions on alcohol ands it’s just been decided that people under 18 are not responsible enough to make decisions about tobacco. Then how can the government be considering lowering the voting age to 16??

If at 16 you are not responsible enough to decide for yourself whether to drink or smoke, then you certainly are not responsible enough to vote!

Thoughts?

2007-10-27 06:31:33 · 14 answers · asked by Jack 3

May 24 weekend I find out im pregnant. June 1st I go to a doctor and talk to her about my options. June 15 decision for the abortion. June 18th go to the abortion clinic. Everyone there was fantastic except for the woman who did my ultra sound. I will make this very clear. I NEVER HAD AN EMBRYO INSIDE OF ME. IT WAS A MOLAR PREGNANCY. The paperwork said i was about 7-8 weeks pregnant. She told me i was probably more like four because there was no heartbeat. http://www.obgyn.net/women/women.asp?page=/women/articles/molarpreg_dah (for those of you who don't know what a molar is). I went through with the abortion. I immediatley regret it, went through major depression. NO i didnt not have sex after this. following into july i continued to feel symptoms. Went to my doctor it was decided i had a molar. my dotctor was upset the abortion clinic didnt catch it, theyshould have.its hard for me to put everything on here because i have a limit. e-mail me if you're actually interested

2007-10-27 05:45:10 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I thought this was the land of free and equal? Are women conditioned to believe that only men can lead ??

2007-10-27 05:39:42 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

its only 200
but he keeps giving stupid excuses
and promises he will have it ready by next week..
that next week has been 6 months already
and i know he doenst plan on paying me back

how can i take legal actions?
i know its small amount
but i need that 200
plus i want to teach him a lesson
he has money now..but he stil doensst seem like he wants to pay us back
me and 2 other friends are victims

he is in the army so we cant go and see him since hes far away

what i want to know is what kind of legal actions can i take
do i have to hire a lawyer?
or can i contact his commander or the JAG office
and tell them what happend?
i dont have a signed documents
but i have his emails and messenger conversations saved.
please ggimme some details on how i can get my money back

2007-10-27 05:31:57 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

He worked for a big retail corporation that is rapidly losing and bought out K-mart and now they are really losing money. So here is the situation: My husband worked base + commission and averaged about $13.00 w/ full time benefits. He's been looking for a different job but as many of you know, the market is very tight. Anyway, yesterday 7 people (including my hubby) got fired for using a discount account that was created by their boss for a list of businesses, to keep this businesses coming back to S****. This business account was approved by corporate and has been on the books for 2 years. My hubby used it (ligitimately) under 10 times and had the paperwork in the computer to prove it. They said too bad, he (along with 6 other people and his boss) should not have used it even though the corporation approved it. He argued with them that he was doing what his BOSS told him to do (my hubby questioned this account when it was first created and he was told he HAD to use it for businesses)

2007-10-27 04:54:40 · 19 answers · asked by SadToday22 3

do employers make pay increase each year? is there a law on this? i have had 30p an hour in 3 years...

2007-10-27 04:51:52 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-27 04:45:47 · 4 answers · asked by le miccrlc 2

See if you can follow this...

A grandmother wrote a will that leaves 1/2 of her money to her son (the executor of the will) and 1/2 to her daughter. The will stipulates that if one of the children dies, all the money goes to the other child. After the will was written, both the son and the daughter had children of their own.. and the executor did not recommend that the will be changed to reflect the change.

The daughter died, and then the grandmother died... and all her money was left to the son, instead of 1/2 to the son and 1/2 to her daughter's children.

Is there a conflict of interest here and grounds for contesting the will?

2007-10-27 04:36:54 · 3 answers · asked by I'm an Atheist 3

2007-10-27 04:33:45 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-27 04:19:22 · 3 answers · asked by nojo 1

For example, I've thought of witnesses. Police both interview witnesses who will later appear in court for their crime. As well, many times, police themselves are the very witnesses, in some incidents.

I need ideas such as this...
Thank you. :)

2007-10-27 04:04:17 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Decedent owned property in Grand Cayman and property was sold. Should the NY court have any say over its sale and distribution of the proceeds?

2007-10-27 03:52:34 · 1 answers · asked by easykiller1999 2