Archive for the ‘Law & Ethics’ Category

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 11th, 2008. Listed under: Law & Ethics. 5 Comments.

Finn the Fox asked: What are the legal penalties for a minor (teenager) who has viewed pornography involving minors (also teenagers) in the United States? As much detail as possible on this would be greatly appreciated, and links to legal websites would be fantastic if at all possible.

Posted Sat, Aug 9th, 2008. Listed under: Law & Ethics. 3 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 Thu, Aug 7th, 2008. Listed under: Law & Ethics. 2 Comments.

Bin Yummy asked: I am wondering if it is legal to find out how much the teachers and administrators received in salaries from the public school systems and have this published. This could help get raises for the underpaid and call for action against those overpayed.

Posted Sun, Jul 27th, 2008. Listed under: Law & Ethics. 4 Comments.

Jennifer J asked: I am looking to organize a fundraiser to offset costs incurred by individual players on my sport’s National Team. The national govering body for the sport is a not-for-profit organization, but this would not directly involve that organization in any way. Would a sweepstakes with “suggested donations” being payable online [...]

Posted Sun, Jul 27th, 2008. Listed under: Law & Ethics. 1 Comment.

RedEagleLaughing asked: It amazes me how many things Apple says about PCs that simply isn’t true. How is this legal?

Posted Sat, Jul 26th, 2008. Listed under: Law & Ethics. 3 Comments.

snowball asked: A sitting councilman is a current candidate for mayor. Gifts were placed at city employee work stations with a note to remember him and his candidate of choice for an open seat on the council on election day. The gifts were delivered after regular work hours at a city facility. [...]

Posted Mon, Jul 14th, 2008. Listed under: Law & Ethics. 3 Comments.

Krista asked: I’m really curious because at the beginning of all movies it has the warning to not make any copies of the film, yet for years people make copies of movies shown on TV. What is the legal difference?

Posted Wed, Jul 2nd, 2008. Listed under: Law & Ethics. 5 Comments.

Jennifer J asked: I am looking to organize a fundraiser to offset costs incurred by individual players on my sport’s National Team. The national govering body for the sport is a not-for-profit organization, but this would not directly involve that organization in any way. Would a sweepstakes with “suggested donations” being payable online [...]

Posted Thu, Jun 26th, 2008. Listed under: Law & Ethics. 1 Comment.

michaelsendsmail asked: I live in Atlanta and a townhome development is going up right next to me and they start building at 7am waking me up every day. I want to know if this is legal or not. And a bonus question is what can I do about it. Thanks.

Posted Tue, Jun 24th, 2008. Listed under: Law & Ethics. Tagged as: . 2 Comments.