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» NY Conman Charged in 'Return-A-Pet' Scam
27/01/12 19:07 from FindLaw News - Top Stories
A convicted New York City con artist's "Return-A-Pet" scam has come back to bite him. Eric Stein, 53, of Manhattan, faces charges of mail and wire fraud in connection with the scam that made him at least $500,000 richer, the New York Daily ..

» Mom Sues NYC Subway for $50M Over Son's Death
27/01/12 18:04 from FindLaw News - Top Stories
A mother's New York City subway lawsuit seeks $50 million for the death of her son, who was roaming the underground tunnels after a night of partying with friends. Marva Nelson faults NYC's Metropolitan Transportation Authority for not doin..

» Should Small Businesses Barter Online?
27/01/12 18:03 from FindLaw News - Top Stories
There's a growing online community engaged in small business bartering. Entrepreneurs strapped for cash and lacking capital can trade goods and services, propping up their businesses without exchanging funds. The community separates itself ..

» New York Gets First Contested No-Fault Divorce
27/01/12 18:02 from FindLaw News - Top Stories
Gloria Sorrentino's 56-year marriage to her husband was dissolved this week courtesy of New York's no-fault divorce law. It is likely the first time the year-old law has been applied in a contested divorce case. Some readers might be wonder..

» FindLaw's New Legal News App for iPhone, iPad Debuts Today
27/01/12 04:10 from FindLaw News - Top Stories
We get it, you love getting legal news on your iGadgets. Be honest: Do you wake up each morning wondering what's happening at the Supreme Court? Are you dying to know the latest legal headlines? Can't get enough of outrageous lawsuits?Well ..

» Pat Sajak Admits to Being Drunk at 'Wheel'
27/01/12 04:06 from FindLaw News - Top Stories
In a video clip that's gone viral, Pat Sajak of TV's "Wheel of Fortune" admits to an HWI -- hosting a game show while intoxicated. "Yes. When I first started and was much younger and could tolerate those things," Sajak said during an ESPN2 ..

» Is Greg Kelly of 'Good Day New York' a Rapist?
27/01/12 00:01 from FindLaw News - Top Stories
Fans of talk show Good Morning New York might have been surprised this morning to learn that a woman has accused co-host Greg Kelly of rape. The victim walked into the city's 13th precinct late Tuesday night to report the incident, which sh..

» SF Sheriff, Prosecutor Arrested for Domestic Violence
26/01/12 22:07 from FindLaw News - Top Stories
Things are amiss with San Francisco's law enforcement leaders -- they keep getting busted for domestic violence. In fact, police have arrested both the new SF sheriff and an SF prosecutor in just the last month. The latest of these arrests ..

» When to Opt-Out of Class Action and Go to Small Claims
26/01/12 22:03 from FindLaw News - Top Stories
Class action settlement offers tend to be disappointing. Five dollars is not adequate compensation for that $80 power cord. But what are you going to do about it? Opt-out of the class action? Heather Peters did, and then she filed a lawsuit..

» Small Firms Dodge $198B in Federal Taxes
26/01/12 22:02 from FindLaw News - Top Stories
There's a lot of talk about the tax gap -- how can someone who earns $42.6 million only pay a 14% tax rate? And what about those big businesses taking advantage of tax loopholes? But the reality is small companies and the self-employed are ..

» Chicago Man Gets Record $25M for Wrongful Conviction
26/01/12 18:07 from FindLaw News - Top Stories
The City of Chicago must pay $25 million to a man in what lawyers say is the largest-ever U.S. jury award in a wrongful-conviction case. But Thaddeus "T.J." Jimenez may soon be back in prison for a separate offense. "Sometimes the criminal ..

» Disney Ends 60-Year Ban on Beards
26/01/12 18:02 from FindLaw News - Top Stories
Disney's beard-ban is no more. Starting February 3, employees at the company's Florida and California theme parks can now have facial hair. It's a historic move for the company which has long been known for strict dress code policies. There..

» Halle Berry's Ex Gabriel Aubry Accused of Child Endangerment
26/01/12 18:01 from FindLaw News - Top Stories
Oscar winner Halle Berry's ex may soon be under criminal investigation. The couple's nanny Alliance Kambem has reportedly filed a police report accusing Gabriel Aubry of child endangerment and misdemeanor battery. Last week Kambem went to p..

» Do You Make These 5 Landlord Mistakes?
26/01/12 17:56 from FindLaw News - Top Stories
Renting out property is not easy. You have to deal with a wide web of laws, a variety of professionals and tenants. It can be a lot to manage. Which is why landlords often make mistakes -- and the same ones, at that. Most try to stay on top..

» Garth Brooks Hospital Lawsuit: Jury Awards Singer $1M
26/01/12 17:01 from FindLaw News - Top Stories
Country singer Garth Brooks' hospital lawsuit has ended with a $1 million award against Integris Canadian Valley Regional Hospital. Brooks gave the Oklahoma hospital $500,000 in 2005. He wanted the hospital to build a woman's center named a..