Law & Ethics - December 2007

where does he get the people who are eligible for this? why & how are they considered?

2007-12-12 04:39:29 · 3 answers · asked by me 4

If payday lands on a weekend or holiday is it legal for your employer to pay you the following business day?

2007-12-12 04:33:57 · 10 answers · asked by lvdrew2974 1

My daughter bought a van from me, I let her keep it in my name because the plate is still good and she can't afford to have it changed over right now. Now she took her drunk husband back, for the umteenth time. I made it clear he is not to drive that van while it's in my name - he drives drunk. The drunk, however, doesn't respect anyone or anything.
If I know he's out drinking and driving I'd call the police, obviously. But if he causes an accident, would I be liable for damages?

2007-12-12 04:29:50 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I the mother, has FULL sole physical and legal custody.

My ex the dad, has "supervised visitation only"

He has never requested any information as far as health, or school records, he doesn't even visit more then one time a month and he has no reason he cant. He is not involved in their lives if at all not much. I was wondering if i'm legally required to provide him with ANY information or if im only obligated to make sure he get's his visits with the kids

He doesnt ask how there doing, he HAS NOT ASKED FOR ANY PAPERWORK SO I HAVE NO GOOD REASON TO INFORM HIM AS HE DOESNT CARE

2007-12-12 04:23:26 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

If I cycle my bike and I have had a few drinks, is there a set penalty? Can I loose my drivers license and can I end up in court?

2007-12-12 04:17:17 · 11 answers · asked by andrewjohnlee1 2

I the mother, has FULL sole physical and legal custody.

My ex the dad, has "supervised visitation only"

He has never requested any information as far as health, or school records, he doesn't even visit more then one time a month and he has no reason he cant. He is not involved in their lives if at all not much. I was wondering if i'm legally required to provide him with ANY information or if im only obligated to make sure he get's his visits with the kids

2007-12-12 04:14:55 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

a co-worker of mine has a son who is 18 yrs old and had a dr's appt at a time that he was in class. when he went to sign out he was told he had to have a parent sign him out. i have been in law enforcement for 5 yrs and have a bachelors degree in pre law and the law here in texas as i understand it regarding the legal adult age is 18 unless they are mentally incapacitated to make sound judgements. i couldn't find anything that clearly stated this so i could print it out and give to her for future reference.

2007-12-12 04:14:13 · 4 answers · asked by Nicco M 1

2007-12-12 04:11:08 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know what the law in my state says about garnishments and child support coming out of my check. Child support comes first out of my disposable income and can be up to 60%. The most a garnishment can be is 25% of my disposable income, but only if the child support doesn't exceed 25% and then it can only be an amount equal to 25% minus childSupportPercent.

Well, it seems I fell through the cracks at my local court. I pay the full 60% in child support, but I pay with personal check rather than have it come out of my paycheck every week. The lawyer I was working with on an owed debt knew all this information but put a garnishment order through anyways so now I pay the 60% in child support and the full 25% in garnishment. Is this legal based on some sort of loophole? The lawyer knew my situation and has taken advantage of the fact that my child support doesn't come out of my check. I want to take care of the debt, but can't live off of 15% of my paycheck every week. Any help?

2007-12-12 04:04:52 · 11 answers · asked by Brad B 1

and do they have right to search your "home" (ie. room) for anything without showing you a warrent?

2007-12-12 04:00:12 · 7 answers · asked by beccatainment04 1

Can you believe that. It was an absolute joke but some ipoh decides it is soliciting, That brings a whole new meaning I could not solicit if i tried. Hellooooooo!!!!

2007-12-12 03:50:51 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am curious as to whether or not you can get in legal trouble for breaking a terms of service agreement (or nondiscolusure agreement). I am mostly talking about the agreements you agree to when you sign up for beta tests or play online video games.

For instance, could somebody using hacks in CounterStrike or Everquest have anything happen to them other than getting their account suspended? I'm almost sure that nobody has ever been brought to court over such a case mainly because it isn't worth the time or effort - but is it possible?

2007-12-12 03:46:22 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-12 03:45:26 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Some person keeps putting rude commets on my website and even though I delete the commets the person continues to come back and post more commets. Or does anyone know how to block IP address?

2007-12-12 03:41:29 · 11 answers · asked by midnight 1

And say why please.


I think its right in some cases and wrong in most.

2007-12-12 03:38:58 · 6 answers · asked by O.B. 4

that I can hear it in my home with all doors and windows closed, do I have a right to go over and kick his ***? Or would the cops be on my side if I complained?

2007-12-12 03:34:22 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-12 03:30:53 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-12 03:26:58 · 11 answers · asked by Siddharth Banerjee 1

2007-12-12 03:18:56 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am a contract employee and wondering if my employer broke terms in our contract, am i still held to the terms in this contract? Specifically, she does not pay me on the date stated in the contract, every month, i am paid the following day. I have never complained about this to her.

2007-12-12 03:16:03 · 4 answers · asked by saveit 4

Recently my ex g/f and I broke up. Well before we broke up we had purchased a car together and on title it states husband and wife. She now drives the car and refuses to let me know its where abouts. Now what are my options for getting the car back? Is it possible for me to just go and pick the car up even though I do not have a key?

2007-12-12 03:12:54 · 5 answers · asked by elche 1

If someone has full physical and legal custody, and the other party just has visitation (supervised). The custody parent hasn't given the non-custodial parent (The supervised one) any information for school grades, but the non-custodial parent hasn't even asked about the kid's or how there doing.

Why do people think that the custody parent has to give information when there the one that has FULL control and the non custodial parent LOST those rights...? The custody parent isn't WITHOLDING information but the

2007-12-12 03:12:26 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

this stems from a criminal case where a bank has payed the victim for their loss. Now the bank is coming after me for the amount they paid to the victim. The lawyers for the bank have subpoena.the states attorney and probation for all documents from the criminal matter. I would like to block them from getting them. Is there a way to do this? Also i am still on probation until next year. If that matters?
Also when i do lose this case, can i file for bankruptcy. i know i can't in the crimal matter, but how about this civil matter?

2007-12-12 03:11:18 · 4 answers · asked by R C 1

A 16 year-old girl was recently murdered by her father in Canada. And apparently, her friends, school authorities, and youth shelter workers were aware that this girl was being abused by her father and brother.
http://www.thestar.com/article/284824

And this makes me wonder. Why didn't anybody report this chilld abuse to the Social Services? Why was it allowed to escalate to murder? Is there any law which says that people working with children have to report child abuse, when they suspect it?

2007-12-12 03:03:28 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Its now been 2 weeks without heat in a new place that I moved in. Its a new construction rehab building. The meters are all messed up and switched around. The gas company has been out 3 times and says that the meters are not labeled properly anymore and they cant turn on the gas. The building owner supposedly had marked the proper one but they came this morning and still could not get it on. Its freezing and my patience is gone, I want to take legal action now. Any advice on what my options are and who is at fault for this? Btw, this is in Chicago if that matters.

2007-12-12 03:02:47 · 5 answers · asked by darko_d1 1

Why do we need to create a rental agreement on a stamp paper?
Why isn't it okie if we make it on simple paper and both the parties sign on it?

Basically why we neccessearily have to use stamp paper for any contract or agreement?

2007-12-12 02:57:24 · 4 answers · asked by Yogi 2

I have been importing retail gifts from overseas since 2004. A particular item, nylon butterfly decoration, is mass produced abroad by literally 100's of factories. I import them. A US based company is sending threatening letters including copyright infringement claims regarding this item. Numerous businesses selling this product who purchased overseas also have received these letters.

I have spoken with the supplier of this US based company (who is sending out the threats) & the manufacturer states there is no copyright and that the designs are stock from the factory.

First, can an item be copyright protected that isn't original? If no, and this US company files for copyright protection, what are my options? Can I fight it? How?

Second, I only import. I have not had anything reproduced from this US based company. How would I be accountable if the item managed to be granted copyright protection?

Professional copyright knowledgeable answers only please. Sources appreciated.

2007-12-12 02:57:12 · 4 answers · asked by kellygirl 2

2007-12-12 02:53:28 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Okay, so now that you've answered that question, why does the ACLU get involved with the issue of 'Day Workers' when most of them are not 'American'? Does the "A" now stand for 'Alien'?

2007-12-12 02:34:41 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I requested and got approved in May for a thanksgiving vacation. I was out of Paid time off. When i came back a week before xmas bonuses they fired me. They said everyday i was gone counted as an unexcused absence even though it was approved, so they gave me 5. I had 4 but the rule is termination after 8. So they said I have 9. Managers confirmed my vac. a couple weeks before and said you know your out of PTO right? I said yeah that just means i wont get paid for it and he said yes. Do you think this is terms for a lawsuit?

2007-12-12 02:25:18 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous