Law & Ethics - December 2007

Recently, a group of dogs was left with a total of $800,000 and the house they lived in. How can this be legal? If an animal kills or harms a human, they are treated as an animal and usually put down, but it's ok to leave them money and possessions and treat them as human? How can you do that? I understand that a will is supposed to be a binding legal agreement (or however you would word it), but seriously, that's like me saying I want my estate divided in half between three people.

2007-12-29 21:59:26 · 3 answers · asked by Cujoe_da_man 2

as long as the rent is paid on time and all checks are made on you before you move in why do renters have to put up with this there is no privicy

2007-12-29 21:06:11 · 14 answers · asked by suzanne w 3

Who creates the standards here?
I think its all just a matter of personal discrimination from the Yahoo thought police.

2007-12-29 18:37:07 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

Also, do they have the right to suspend and/or fire you for carrying a cell phone, even if you keep it on silent/vibrate and don't abuse it by making lots of personal calls? I know that employers are concerned about productivity, but why take cell phone privileges away when there are just as many people wasting time on computers (surfing the net or looking at porn when they think no one is watching) or taking excessive breaks to smoke outside! A cell phone may save a person's life, but it is of no use if the employee isn't allowed to carry it!

2007-12-29 18:34:02 · 16 answers · asked by Susan 5

How do I fight the ticket? I went into the court last month and I said I wanted to fight the ticket but she was like you need to pay the ticket first so I asked for more time. I never heard of having to pay the ticket first. So what do I do?

Im suppose to go in the 14th of January to pay it, but I want to fight it.

2007-12-29 18:29:18 · 9 answers · asked by Joey L 1

Unlike the U.S. Copyright Office, the Copyright Board of Canada neither asks for nor accepts a copy of the work being registered. All they require is a one-page registration form along with the fee. The registration form only asks what kind of a work you are registering (a book, a song, etc.) and its title. After the board processes the application, they send a certificate of copyright registration and that's it.

My question is: How will this certificate protect me if the Copyright Board of Canada does not have a copy of my work?

2007-12-29 18:13:20 · 2 answers · asked by curiousk 1

2007-12-29 17:57:13 · 1 answers · asked by jkl101_2000 1

a reception hall for their wedding will have to tell people they can't smoke?

2007-12-29 17:49:08 · 10 answers · asked by warmkatladycat 3

I was just wondering if anyone knows if I am able to apply for social services ( foodstamps, medical etc) for my neice and nephew. They have been living with us for about a month. We do not have custody or anything of them. Thanks

2007-12-29 17:31:39 · 6 answers · asked by lem 3

where can i report expired food selling in korean grocery stores? if i want to send a formal letter with evidence and support? it's not just one store.. almost every store does. it already became a norm..

2007-12-29 17:29:42 · 7 answers · asked by lilt 1

I know someone who was brought here as a kid by his parents and fell out of status and is now here illegally. He is contemplating whether to move back to his country of origin(a European union nation) or to wait here for a reform or maybe get married and get his papers. He wants to be a lawyer, but is not sure if he can earn as much money in europe as he can in usa and weather he can adjust to a new country all over again. What do you think?

2007-12-29 17:00:43 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-29 16:41:53 · 4 answers · asked by Jubilee 2

and the judge asks you to pick up the bible and swear on it, Im curious as to what you would do and say to the judge?

2007-12-29 16:40:15 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

so, at what point can my ex bf say i am stalking him. How many times can I call his house and hang up or slowly drive by his house before he can call the cops and say i am stalking him. Is it illegal to sit out on a public street outside his home. How many hours can i legally sit on the road outside his home? These are just random questions. But seriously...i'm curious. Is it also ok to look in his car windows as long as i dont enter his car and take anything? Just curious......

2007-12-29 16:36:05 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

why does the state of Texas allow this? the biggest % of players are in the mid to lower income group even the welfare recipients, many households do not purchase the necessities because of theier pursuit of the get rich quick scam that the state pushes with their commercials showing happy people saying how much they just won on a single scratch off, they don't show or tell you how many have not one and are constantly chasing that elusive dream of riches,
Try and operate a gambling business on your own (bookie) they will arrest you in a flash., yet the state is doing the exact same thing promoting gambling.

2007-12-29 16:30:44 · 5 answers · asked by fed up 2

I'm a little bit confused about the 5th amendment (double jeopardy).

Let's say that someone was tried and acquitted of murder, but some time later new evidence was discovered that may prove the suspect guilty. Can they, or can they not be re-tried for that same murder?

2007-12-29 16:27:14 · 12 answers · asked by Crazyjester9 6

I've heard that in Germany, if you drink and drive once, your license is suspended for life. Do you think we should have that law in the US?

2007-12-29 16:24:38 · 5 answers · asked by humble.earthling 2

is it considerd statutory rape?

2007-12-29 16:24:38 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

say 16 has full term baby by age 15, becomes an emancipated minor, able to sign her own consents and for
her child. She develops a sexual relationship with a 22
year old. The age of consent in the state is 16. Can the
22 year old be charged with statutory rape since she
is below the age of consent or since she is an emancipated
minor, she can have sex legally with anyone.

2007-12-29 16:17:35 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

If your instant messages are being read for your protection, but the agency reports irrelevant details to your parents, is that legal? Doesn't that break some kind of privacy law?

2007-12-29 16:17:18 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

A document that states who gets custody of our son in the case in which something were to happen to my husband and I? We want something that is rock solid. We were going to just write it out and sign with witnesses but I just don't want there to be any loop holes. We are located and Texas, and if there is a document for this where would we be able to get one?

2007-12-29 16:15:56 · 6 answers · asked by Kanon'sMomma 2

An incident occured at work, it was reported to the exec. but nothing happened to my boss. I addressed him on the situation, after he got a "lecture"he poked me in the chest, between my breasts and stated it was none of my f-ing buisness and to stay out of it or he would have me terminated. I believe he thinks I was the original person who ratted him out, and now he is repremending me and humiliating me in emails that go to other people. I am not the only one who has been threatened, but I don't know who else has been. Do I have a case here?

2007-12-29 16:12:42 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am under the impression that my neighbors have installed high tech serveillance equipment and directed cams at my private family residence.What if any laws govern my privacy and consequences to the individuals whom have these devices pointed at my home? I believe that the views are being used to interrupt/interfere with my ability to hunt deer on the property and to gain personal information about my familys daily routines.What is in my familys' best interests as far as confirming my suspicions and following up with legal prosecution of the individuals involved with installation,use,and recording of my home,and routine family activities in a very rural area of Mid-west U.S.? Are the laws specific? Are the penalties specific? I have a realistic general concern for my familys' well-being and how this intrusive activity has been used in the past and how it could be used negatively in the future. Any and all information or similair situation experiences shared would be appreciated.

2007-12-29 16:00:57 · 5 answers · asked by J C 1

It was his first offense and he has already been to court. She was out of town at the time. There was no evidence but he plead guilty to touching her because he was defending himself.

2007-12-29 15:51:17 · 17 answers · asked by Larry L 1

..........the society of the united states is going to put up with 3.00 + a gallon for gas,Illegitimate taxes,and various loophole laws designed to keep the majority of the people at minimum income left after basic bills.

2007-12-29 15:45:53 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

My dad died 3 mnths ago, 2 years ago he took out his government pension with the help of my aunt who was power of attorney & beneficiary due to alcholism and stealing of money from my brother. She opened a joint acct, an RRSP & A GIC. His pension was worth approx 160,000 My aunt is now saying that there is only 50 000 dollars left approx, never has a straight answer for anything. She says my brother stole 23000 and my dad spent 86000 absolutely nothing to show for any of it and now there is only approx 50 thousand left. I ask for statements for the past 5 yrs of his personal acct and gic/rrsp so that I can repair my relationship with my brother & see what role he played in the spending of all this money. Her & I had a close relationship until I asked that question and she attacked me in an email I she wont return my calls. I am wondering what rights does she have to his money? She has only been in my dads life 4 the past 3 yrs,he was a very sick man!! HELP

2007-12-29 15:34:58 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

OK, my mother lost her job but had emergency money saved for 6 months, and I'm 14-years-old but can be mistaken for an adult.

In my state you must be 16 in order to be hired for a job but I wanted to help out so I lied on my job application and said I was 18. Well I got caught and was fired but I made my first paycheck of 120.00. I have a state ID (anyone can get one) so I cashed the check and now they want their money back.

2007-12-29 15:28:37 · 19 answers · asked by anonymous 1

what do u do if u know or r a victim of physical child abuse?

2007-12-29 15:21:31 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-29 15:08:44 · 9 answers · asked by tanzliebe 2

Being an ARESCOM enlisted personnel' is it allowed or legal to carry gun even without a PTCFOR issued by the PNP camp crame Authority? Because I have seen Mission Orders & Memorandum Receipt from some civilian assets authorizing them to gather intillegence informations thus they carry guns for their self defense.Is this a legal means of carrying firearms outside residence in lieu of the PTCFOR?

2007-12-29 14:51:25 · 3 answers · asked by orly 1