» Stand Your Ground Defense Denied in FL Vet's Killing
17/05/12 21:05 from FindLaw News - Top Stories
Florida's "Stand Your Ground" law cannot be used by a senior citizen accused of manslaughter in the 2010 killing of an unarmed Air Force veteran, a judge has ruled. Trevor Dooley, then 69, admits shooting and killing his neighbor David Jame..

» You Should Download FindLaw's Free Guide to Hiring
17/05/12 20:43 from FindLaw News - Top Stories
Are you planning on hiring some new employees? There's a lot to consider besides qualifications these days. Chief among them is your own potential legal exposure. But don't worry. FindLaw is here to help. Download our latest free guide "The..

» 5 Things Everyone Should Know About Their Will
17/05/12 20:40 from FindLaw News - Top Stories
Guest post by Jennifer K. Halford, Esq. Every time I meet with a client to discuss an estate plan I am reminded that no one likes to think about what will happen after they have passed away. It is unpleasant to think about those difficult q..

» More US Women Paying Child Support, Alimony
17/05/12 18:03 from FindLaw News - Top Stories
The glass ceiling for women may finally be shattering, but not in the way you may think. A new survey indicates that more American women are now paying alimony and child support to their ex-spouses, Reuters reports. The survey was conducted..

» Lawyer Couple Get $360K Over NYPD False Arrest
17/05/12 18:02 from FindLaw News - Top Stories
New York City has agreed to pay Michael Warren and his wife Evelyn $360,000 to settle accusations of police brutality and wrongful arrest. The couple, both civil rights attorneys, alleged they were assaulted when they tried to help a man th..

» NY Mom Sent Death Threats to Little League Coach
17/05/12 18:02 from FindLaw News - Top Stories
For sme mothers, theirdedication to their children has no bounds. A New York mom who sent death threats after her son was excluded from a Little League travel team has been sentenced to 60 days in jail and five years of probation, Newsday r..

» How to (Legally) Start a Homemade Food Business
17/05/12 17:57 from FindLaw News - Top Stories
When it comes to food, many people usually have one specialty they believe they make better than anyone else. But making the jump to selling it isn't as easy as just having a good product. Whether it's a sandwich or Beef Wellington, figurin..

» Auditors Caught Between U.S., Chinese Disclosure Laws
17/05/12 05:00 from International News - North America - Law.com
The SEC last week charged Deloitte's Chinese division with failing to respond to a subpoena to turn over work papers on behalf of a Chinese client listed on a U.S. stock exchange. The SEC's action raises significant issues of sovereignty an..

» Ex-Syracuse Coach Bernie Fine's Wife to Sue ESPN for Libel
17/05/12 01:36 from FindLaw News - Top Stories
The wife of former Syracuse basketball coach Bernie Fine is set to sue ESPN over an allegedly doctored audio recording that she says smeared her "as a monster." Laurie Fine announced her intention to sue ESPN for libel at a press conference..

» Skechers Shape-up's Ads Made Deceptive, False Claims
17/05/12 00:10 from FindLaw News - Top Stories
Did you buy a pair of Skechers Shape-up toning shoes? If so, get ready for a refund. The shoe company has agreed to a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission, which accused the company of making false claims about its Resistance Runner..

» Tree Injuries Up as City Budgets Go Down
16/05/12 20:50 from FindLaw News - Top Stories
If your city is being forced to make cutbacks, it may be choosing to cut back on your safety. And as evidenced by the number of tree fall injuries in recent years, New York City, it seems, is doing just that. In the last 10 years, there hav..

» Could CA's Foie Gras Ban Go National?
16/05/12 18:02 from FindLaw News - Top Stories
Some famous California chefs have taken to the street, or rather the kitchen, to fight the state's upcoming foie gras ban. Several high-profile chefs have held foie gras events at their restaurants, CBS Los Angeles reports. They showcased s..

» Dog Custody Battle Has Cost NY Man $60K in Legal Fees
16/05/12 18:01 from FindLaw News - Top Stories
Talk about dedication to your pooch. New Yorker Craig Dershowitz has spent more than $60,000 on a dog custody battle, The Washington Post reports. Dershowitz, 34, is embroiled in a legal fight with his ex-girlfriend, Sarah Brega, over Knuck..

» Rattlesnake Bites Man in Walmart Garden Center
16/05/12 18:01 from FindLaw News - Top Stories
When Washington resident Mica Craig headed to the Clarkston Walmart on Friday, he was only looking to pick up some mulch for his medical marijuana growing business. Unfortunately, he also ended up leaving with a rattlesnake bite. The 47-yea..

» Texting While Walking Legal in NJ, Jaywalking Is Not
16/05/12 17:05 from FindLaw News - Top Stories
Texting while walking is illegal! Or at least the news media recently implied it was in the town of Fort Lee, New Jersey. But that isn't so, according to Police Chief Thomas Ripoli.The chief says his officers aren't ticketing residents for ..