Is Kirby Vacuum Co. breaking the law?
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I don't know the details, but Kirby has been in the business of selling vacuums for decades--if not longer.  If they have broken a law, it must be a new one.
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I doubt that it is illegal, but it isn't good business practice. \n\nCalifornia is big into consumer protection, though. You could write/call the State Office of Consumer Affairs and complain.\n\nhttp://www.dca.ca.gov/
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It's probably illegal in all the states. That's a form of harassment.
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First, I would be going to the owner of the company and lodging your complaint, since it is a supervisor that the harrassment charges are being leveled against.  If this does not resolve the situation, then I would talk to an attorney about the matter.
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If the owner's relative was not the best candidate for the position, it certainly wasn't ethical and that's called nepotism.  Unfortunately, I think it is legal.\n\nIt isn't fair, in my opinion, and demonstrates to other employees that the owner is not loyal to them or respectful of them.
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I think this is a new area of concern and that there isn't policies as to rights set in place yet.  I could be wrong.  Talk to a lawyer.\n\nBe thankful that your company told you so you can keep an eye on your credit reports and be more aware if something looks fishy.
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it's not breaking the law.\n\nit's kind-of well understood that different types of folks visit different types of web-sites. And some people buy things from one 'vendor' because the price is 'more', - so it must be better.\n\nThat's like taxing 'idiots' - and I'm all for that. And if the company get make more money of person 'A', then the can make less money on person 'B'.\n\nWhat the market will bear, - is my motto. And besides, they're not descriminating on age, gender, race, etc.
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I checked two business databases (Hoovers, and the Business and Company Resource Center) and this company is not listed, which means they are not registered.\n\nThis company is not registered, which means that they are 99% likely to be illegitimate.\n\nSounds like a scam to me!
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This is really going to be very dependent on the specific language in your community's ordinances.  You actually highlighted the important part at the start of your question (future lawyer?), where you pointed out that the chalk doesn't permanently mark surfaces.  In some places, only permanent defacement is against the law.  In lots of others, though, any defacement of property is against the law, even if it does clean up very easily.  Free speech defenses don't do you much good, because the laws are generally against any defacement, not just against some viewpoint expressed in defacement.  You might consider calling your community's police department (on their non-emergency number) to ask for the policy in your town.
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Contact Trading Standards or Citizens Advice and find out if the code is voluntary or not for the appliance. It may be that for that appliance there is no legal requirement, or there may be some other get out clause.
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Assuming you've authorized the service, then yes, you are committing a crime by removing the car from the repair facility.  It's called "Obtaining goods or services by false pretenses".
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I am a business librarian, so I just checked several business databases to see if this company is even registered to do business.\n\nI could find not records that this company is registered in any state, so I would highly recommend that you stay away from this illegitimate "company."\n\nIt sounds like a scam, someone trying to cash in with a fake product by playing off peoples' anger and frustration with high gas prices.
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It isn't illegal is it?\nIt depends on where you live, what the laws are locally, and how many people all together live in the house.
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Technically, it is. However, I can't think of a single time that particular law was ever enforced. You will have more trouble with the supermarkets and theaters. Since you will be on their property, they may take exception to your advertising without paying them.\n\nI lived in Dallas for years and must have had thousands of flyers pushed beneath my windshield wipers. At one place, it got so bad that property owner sued the advertisers. I don't know what the settlement was, but no more flyers were put out.
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Use this free business database to verify their legal status:\n\nhttp://www.hoovers.com/free/\n\nIf they do not show up, they are not legitimate.\n\nif you are still not sure, contact your local librarian to access more business databases.
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Dear Friend,\n\nSounds to me like you should be suing the Lane Bryant corporation!  They are sending that filth into your home knowing that it will be used to perpetrate this heinous act.  Also DEEEEEEEP pockets!\n\nYour Friend,\nFrancesois
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ABSOLUTELY AGAINST THE LAW\nGOD BLESS