Law & Ethics - November 2007

What would happen if an insurance company goes bankrupt? Specifically, say a small business has liability insurance from a company and that business gets sued and files a claim, but the insurance company is in bankruptcy and cannot pay. Does the business need to pay itself, or will the judgment be discharged?

2007-11-05 14:48:42 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I watched many Americans crime shows indicate that, but why?....there's something like criminal discrimination among criminals too?

2007-11-05 14:46:57 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know that in the US each party is responsible for payment of their own legal fees whether they win or lose the case. I am looking for exceptions to this rule. I know that one exception is when specified by the contract itself. Are there any others?

2007-11-05 14:40:42 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Murphy, why does he have a law, and why is he ruining my life??

2007-11-05 14:34:16 · 3 answers · asked by Jill S 5

2007-11-05 13:23:47 · 3 answers · asked by dex 1

ok , im a rapper who makes his own beats . Im not selling my music , so can i be sued even though im not selling the music . Im just sort of borrowing it if you know what i mean . If i can be sued what should i do to protect myself . thanks

2007-11-05 13:18:49 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

write it in form of an essay.
my question is that :TO WHAT EXTENT SHOULD THE PUBLIC BE INVOLVED IN POLITICAL DECISION MAKING?
1)define it clearly.
2)explore based on how it has affect on our government.include ur ideologies and beliefs.
3)what are the opposing points of views.
4)if ur answer is YES or NO...explain at least 5 reasons.for ur answer.
5)highlight 3 strongest arguments that support your point of view.
6)give a statement that gives your argument.and examples to support ur view.

2007-11-05 13:17:09 · 6 answers · asked by honey 3

2007-11-05 13:16:38 · 4 answers · asked by shooshoobrat 1

my fiancees ex wife paid for the divorice and refuses to give his class ring to him when the papers state ''there being no real joint property each party shall retain household goods and personal property of the parties in his or her possession'' doesnt that mean she has too. she says she wont give it till he pays for half but the papers claim "each party shall be responsible for his or her own attorney's fees cost paid. he never had one. is it illegal for her to keep it and how should he go about getting it back from her?

2007-11-05 13:05:59 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do union contracts require just cause for employee termination?

2007-11-05 12:56:32 · 7 answers · asked by Milla 3

I would like to know some reasons for why people think marijuana should be illegal. And if u dont believe this then please give me a few reasons if marijuana became legal how would it change society in a positive way

2007-11-05 12:35:45 · 14 answers · asked by Purushotam R 1

emotional appeals and factual reasons when it comes to the opinion of Capital punishment does NOT Deterrent crime..... everything seems to be only factual.. how can something only be emotional and not factual when it comes to this?

2007-11-05 12:23:16 · 8 answers · asked by brandigen 1

On the basis of such things as breach of contract (i.e. the upholding of the Constitution) or trust? And before I get inundated with a bunch of stuff about being a Liberal, this is purely an objective question, it has nothing to do with recent events or my personal views.

2007-11-05 12:20:03 · 16 answers · asked by wsdmskr825 2

I am a new landlord and have three tenants in my home that have caused close to $6k in damage due to an improper hook up of the washer. After my property manager showed the tenants details of the damage, including statements from both the restoration contrator and pumbler pointing to the washer area as the root cause. I also included thermal images from the contractor showing the water originated directly under the washer unit (they installed) leaking onto the first floor ceiling. They claim it is not their issue and do not want to pay for deductable and plumber fees I payed out. What are my next steps. I don't have a problem taking them to small claims court. Can I take them to court after their lease is over (6 months from now). I rather not do it now for fear that they may damage the house even more to retaliate.

2007-11-05 12:11:43 · 12 answers · asked by Johnny H 1

2007-11-05 12:09:11 · 18 answers · asked by JJ 1

Is there like a specific term for the head/main juror?

2007-11-05 12:08:43 · 8 answers · asked by xxCrushedLoveHeartxx 2

Why or why not?

2007-11-05 12:05:11 · 6 answers · asked by Milla 3

I signed a year contract and the only way I can get out of it is if I move 25 miles away or if I get a note from the doctor stating I'm not able to workout. Does anyone have ay brilliant ideas on how I can get out of this???

2007-11-05 11:45:17 · 18 answers · asked by amanda725_2000 2

Or do you know any sites to find out about that kinda stuff??? Please, I really need it????

2007-11-05 11:42:37 · 4 answers · asked by my angel is 2 1/2 now:) 1

My high school football stadium only lets season ticket holders park in the parking lot in front of the stadium and they still have to pay a fee to do so. Is it legal for them to deny handicap persons from using those handicap parking spots because they aren't season ticket holders and haven't paid the fee?

2007-11-05 11:35:07 · 11 answers · asked by TeachR of HIStory 3

In MA, and prolly plenty of other states. I thought necessary items were not subject to sale tax? Why is this, and why hasnt anyone done anything about it?

2007-11-05 11:30:56 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does the law prohibbiting me from smoking with children in the car violate my constitutional rights? and if I lean my head out the window will I still get a ticket?

2007-11-05 11:28:56 · 18 answers · asked by Cheese Fairy - Mummified 7

my daughters father is not allowed to see her without a social worker around this went to court two years ago he has not seen her since but i have now met someone and we are getting married soon and he wants to adopt her does any1 know if he can do this if the biological father hasnt given up rights

2007-11-05 11:16:59 · 7 answers · asked by jna1105 3

2007-11-05 11:08:54 · 2 answers · asked by m_dixon@att.net 1

2007-11-05 11:08:23 · 10 answers · asked by mairszee 3

Okay, first of all...I am mature enough to admit that I screwed up. PLEASE do NOT lecture me about what happened, I am being honest enough to admit this to you all - and I already feel punished enough.

Alright, this is what happened. I had a bank account at Washington Mutual. I payed to own a website online. I didn't know this when i was signing up, the site that I purchased the website from would automatically charge me for another month unless I cancelled my account. I ended up with lots of overdraft fees. I was fifthteen at the time and EXTREMELY dumb. I never paid the bank and my account ended up closing! Now, I am 16, and I have a bad feeling that the bank is going to sue me for the money I owe them.

I am perfectly fine with paying them for what I owe, even though it happened a YEAR ago. I mean, I SHOULD be held responsible for my stupidity. I have the cash to pay them back. I just don't know what do. If they already filed a suit on me, is it possible I can just pay them & not

2007-11-05 11:01:40 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have been involved in few car "runs". These are small local events that take place every few months. They are not races or rallys, but more of a moving car show. We communicate on online forums and plan to meet at a predetermined location. We drive about 2 hours away to a road where we get to test our driving skills. The road is pretty challenging for unexperienced drivers, but we all just try to have a safe, good time.

Somehow I ended up planning the next run. Don't get me wrong, it isn't an organized/sanctioned event. By planning, I simply mean that I picked out a date and a meeting place and I post it on a forum. Then everyone on the forums says if they are planning on attending.

After a few weeks of checking the forums, I realized that we might have between 40-50 drivers. I am beginning to worry about the liability aspect of the run. Am I liable if someone decides to get stupid, or crashes their car? How can I protect myself against legal action? Can I be Sued?

2007-11-05 10:53:32 · 3 answers · asked by mike 2

I am in NY and need to take someone to small claims court that is now living in MA. He owes me 5,000. In NY the max is 3,000 but in MA it is only 2,000. If he lived here previously can I still sue him in NY?

2007-11-05 10:43:11 · 2 answers · asked by Kristin F 1

What is or can be done at the local and state levels (CA. and AZ., as these are border states) in place of this law for problems like ID theft, illegal work, illegal housing, healthcare issues, crime, border crossings, etc.?

2007-11-05 10:12:04 · 15 answers · asked by Candy Y 1

can somebody give me reasons why it should and why it should stay ilegal

2007-11-05 10:08:13 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous