Archive for the ‘Law & Ethics’ Category

blondie026 asked: I work for a non-profit organization that has, in spurts, started using social networking sites such as facebok and myspace to connect to current clients, as well as a marketing tool to gain interest. What are the legal issues to be considered with these? How can businesses and organizations stay safe legally while [...]

Posted Fri, Nov 7th, 2008. Listed under: Law & Ethics. 1 Comment.

piggyford1985 asked: I’ve finished an intensive 8-hour course in legal proofreading, and I plan on taking a test at one of the legal proofreading agencies in hopes of getting a job. However, the instructor did casually say that temps are “on-call,” and will be contacted if and when a law firm needs a proofreader. [...]

Posted Tue, Oct 21st, 2008. Listed under: Law & Ethics. 1 Comment.

andy_oseguera asked: Anything that I can grow at home and/or buy online. But that is also legal in Florida. Example: Kratom. Does anyone know what it is? And is it legal in Florida, and does it get you high? Salvia is a good legal drug but it is no longer legal in florida, anyother drugs [...]

Posted Fri, Oct 17th, 2008. Listed under: Law & Ethics. 2 Comments.

rqtekt asked: I need to sell my home. I though a raffle might be a fun, interesting, and quick way to do it. I need to know if it is legal to do so in the state fo Florida. Thank you!

Posted Sat, Sep 13th, 2008. Listed under: Law & Ethics. Tagged as: . 2 Comments.

Majio asked: I’ve been through the ALWD and Blue Book and cant find the proper way to cite a paraphrase. I am paraphrasing the rule from the Miranda case for my legal memo and do not want to use it word for word because I like my paraphrased version better. How do I properly cite [...]

Posted Fri, Sep 12th, 2008. Listed under: Law & Ethics. 2 Comments.

**DoGetLoud** asked: My job had us work on the Saturday after the Ike hurricane for 6 hours. On a regular basis if we work on a saturday they would pay us overtime. Well come to find out the company decided that this was a “special” situation and they are NOT going to pay any overtime [...]

Posted Sat, Aug 30th, 2008. Listed under: Law & Ethics. 5 Comments.

peersignal asked: I am a listed beneficiary to a Trust Account. The Trust Administrator keeps making promises that disbursements will be made, but nothing has been paid. The Administrator is difficult to contact, constantly ignoring phone calls and emails. This has been going on for 2 years and the account’s Administrator has [...]

Posted Tue, Aug 26th, 2008. Listed under: Law & Ethics. 2 Comments.

Dreader I asked: Why is it that when someone is attacking you, and you attack him and knock him unconscious or temporarily handicapped or even kill him to protect him…It’s perfectly legal.
But if someone is beating the crap out of your friend or relative you can’t do anything to protect her. Why can’t you [...]

Posted Mon, Aug 18th, 2008. Listed under: Law & Ethics. 5 Comments.

doublewidemama asked: Is it legal for a church to distribute in their weekly bulletin at Sunday service a bulletin that has “paid political ad…” for/against a state amendment that is up for a vote?
Is it legal for the same church to post Christian Coalition of America on their website along with ValuesVoter link?
What are the [...]

Posted Wed, Aug 13th, 2008. Listed under: Law & Ethics. 4 Comments.

kevinthenerd asked: I bought Starcraft a long time ago, and I used to play it all the time. I haven’t seen the CD in a few years now. Would it be legal for me to download a replacement copy of software I already legally licensed?

Posted Mon, Aug 11th, 2008. Listed under: Law & Ethics. 1 Comment.