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How do I get my neighbor to install her own fence to keep her bull mastiff dog away from my fence?

Golnar's answer | Answered on March 03, 2014

Report her dog's aggressive behavior to Animal Control, report every time he charges the fence. They open a file, and with each incident, the owner...

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Can someone sue me for harassment, from a different state just for two messages

Golnar's answer | Answered on March 03, 2014

There is no legal mechanism by which you can stop someone from suing you. Anyone can sue anyone, winning is another story. She'd have to prove her...

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Can you record people in the same room with you without them knowing about it. my grandson hit record on his phone.

Golnar's answer | Answered on March 03, 2014

Missouri is a one party consent state which means that people can be audio recorded without their consent or notice as long as the person doing the...

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If you are in the same room with people can you record the conversation? my grand son was called into the prinicapls office.

Golnar's answer | Answered on March 03, 2014

Missouri is a one party consent state which means that people can be audio recorded without their consent or notice as long as the person doing the...

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Is it legal in mo. to tape conversation of a meeting without the other people knowing it is being taped

Golnar's answer | Answered on March 03, 2014

Missouri is a one party consent state which means that people can be audio recorded without their consent or notice as long as the person doing the...

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I received letter from pharmacy saying that the pharmacist impermissibly share my medication profile to an unauthorized person

Golnar's answer | Answered on March 03, 2014

There is no private right of action under HIPAA (it's not HIPPA). If someone is claiming a HIPAA violation, they can make a complaint to the US...

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A teacher put a picture of a name misspelled by a student on FB. It was only the first name. Did this teacher violate FERPA?

Golnar's answer | Answered on March 03, 2014

No, FERPA has no application. However, it may be a violation of the school's policy. The teacher should never Facebook about her students. It is...

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Can a school district deny my son an IEP if he is receiving federal disability benefits?

Golnar's answer | Answered on March 03, 2014

You'll have to hire an education law attorney. Use the "find a lawyer" tool on AVVO. I know you said that affordability is an issue, you can call...

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Can a school resource officer take my daughters phone because it has a video of two other students, off school prop fighting?

Golnar's answer | Answered on March 03, 2014

Yes. If your daughter was showing the video on school grounds, it does not matter where the footage was shot. Tell her next time she sees a fight,...

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What should I do about my daughter's P.E. teacher not following her medical note written by her doctor?

Golnar's answer | Answered on March 03, 2014

If your daughter has a permanent, ongoing medical condition and the school is not accommodating, you should first have a meeting with the...

Golnar Sargeant's Answers (4841)

How do I get my neighbor to install her own fence to keep her bull mastiff dog away from my fence?

Can someone sue me for harassment, from a different state just for two messages

Can you record people in the same room with you without them knowing about it. my grandson hit record on his phone.

If you are in the same room with people can you record the conversation? my grand son was called into the prinicapls office.

Is it legal in mo. to tape conversation of a meeting without the other people knowing it is being taped

I received letter from pharmacy saying that the pharmacist impermissibly share my medication profile to an unauthorized person

A teacher put a picture of a name misspelled by a student on FB. It was only the first name. Did this teacher violate FERPA?

Can a school district deny my son an IEP if he is receiving federal disability benefits?

Can a school resource officer take my daughters phone because it has a video of two other students, off school prop fighting?

What should I do about my daughter's P.E. teacher not following her medical note written by her doctor?