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A nude runner who participated in Penn State University’s 2008 “Mifflin Streak” is suing the university because he claims that he was assaulted and injured by Penn State Police. Centre Daily Times reports that Mr. Christopher Ferry has filed a lawsuit worth over $150,000 in damages because of injuries he sustained from Penn State Police while running in the “Mifflin Streak” in 2008. The “Mifflin Streak” is an annual event held on the Sunday before spring semester finals where students from Penn State University run around nude or in their underwear....

Can you confiscate employee tips? This is one of the questions being asked in a lawsuit filed against Morrell Caterers, one of the largest of such companies on Long Island. Approximately 500 servers, busboys and maitre d’s claim they were forced to turn over cash tips they received while on the job. The Morrell Caterers lawsuit further accuses the company of fraudulently telling customers a “service charge” would be distributed amongst wait staff....

If you’ve been in an auto accident, then you’ve probably reported it to your car insurance company. Chances are they sent you to an auto body shop and then asked you about a million questions about the vehicle and your physical health. And then you received an offer. Like many people, you’re probably not too happy about your car insurance’s settlement offer. You feel it’s simply too low. But you’re wondering if you should still take it....

Its summer job hunting season and teens are looking for work. Whether the decision to get a summer job is motivated by financial needs or imparting the age-old lesson of responsibility, teen jobs are a lot more complicated than you may think. To help you get through the initial summer job hunt phase unscathed, here are some things to keep in mind. Get your paperwork in order. Employers are required by law to verify that teens are above the age of 14....

Look, we all know politics can be a nasty game, and in today’s heated political climate, candidates will go to great lengths to win an election. They will apparently stoop to some of the lowest lows, as well. Long-serving Tennessee state representative Curry Todd was caught – on video – stealing his opponent’s campaign signs from someone else’s property. And in a move that might restore your faith in politics, it was that same opponent in the primary, Mark Lovell, who posted Todd’s bail....

Gym injuries are not unusual – after all, that’s where you go to get physically fit and sometimes you overdo it. But when things go awry and you find yourself injured because someone else did something stupid or negligent or irresponsible, they may be liable. Here are five legal tips for gym members. 1. I Fell at the Gym: Can I Sue? People get hurt working out, and so it is common practice for a gym to have you sign a waiver when you join, or even when you just take a single class....

With the New Year upon us, one of the top New Year’s resolutions every year involves getting in shape. Whether training for a marathon or wanting to fit into a pair of dusty skinny jeans, people are hitting the trails and the treadmills in hope of getting in shape. Even talk show queen Oprah Winfrey hits the treadmill twice a day. Treadmill injuries can come in a variety of forms. Treadmill lawsuits don’t have quite the same range....

Is your business’ website geared toward kids? If so, you may not want to link to Twitter or Pinterest, or else you may face the wrath of the Better Business Bureau. Just look at what happened to Build-A-Bear. The always popular Build-A-Bear Workshop removed links to Twitter and Pinterest after the BBB’s Children’s Advertising Review Unit (CARU) came calling. Build-A-Bear’s site failed to comply with CARU’s self-regulatory guidelines, as well as the federal Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, according to MediaPost....

Guest post by Jennifer K. Halford, Esq. Many business owners see the value of having a good business plan when they are trying to obtain financing. Banking institutions and venture capitalists want to see when they can expect a return on their investment. And a business plan can show that information in an organized manner . But few business owners know the preventative value of a solid business plan. Creating and regularly updating your plan can help you protect your business from legal liabilities....

Just about every small business has some sort of Black Friday event or deal. From flash sales to door dashes to bargain bonanzas, there are myriad ways to take advantage of the nation’s premier shopping holiday. But with all this focus on consumers, make sure you don’t forget about your biggest asset – your employees. Here are three ways to take care of your employees on Black Friday. As a general rule, private employers aren’t required to give employees time off for the holidays, nor do they need to pay extra for working a holiday....

You’re interested in buying a business and you’ve done all the research on it, so you are ready. Or are you? What should you be aware of before you buy? Let’s take a look at 5 common business buying mistakes and how to avoid them. 5 Common Biz Buying Mistakes Adventures Into the Unknown: This is probably the most common mistake and the most important one to avoid. Sometimes people believe they don’t really need to know much about an industry because they will hire experts to manage their business for them....

Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon was convicted yesterday on a single charge that she stole gift cards intended for the needy. The AP reports that although the 55-year-old Democratic Baltimore mayor was acquitted of felony theft charges, her misdemeanor conviction could force her from office. She could lose her $83,000 annual pension, be fined and/or face jail time. The conviction carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison, but prosecutors have not decided whether they will seek jail time....

The “Ice Bucket Challenge,” ostensibly a way to raise awareness and funds for treatment of the disease ALS, has taken on a life of its own. The challenge – which involves having a bucket of ice-cold water poured over your head on video, then challenging others to do the same – has been performed by celebrities, star athletes, and even former presidents, helping it become a viral sensation online. But as its popularity has increased, so too have the number of less-noble versions of the challenge, in which unsuspecting individuals are “challenged” with little or no notice, such as this video of “Top Gear” host Jeremy Clarkson getting surprised by a bucket of ice after being woken from a nap....

You can sue for a facial scar if it is the result of negligence on someone’s part. There may also be other bases for a lawsuit. How much a case will be worth and whether it is worth suing depends on how you got the scar and who was involved. If you went to see a plastic surgeon and the doctor left you with a visible unwanted incision, your case is likely worth a lot of money....

If you had the Mirena intrauterine birth control device implanted and were injured as a result, you may indeed sue. You will be joining a slew of other women across the country who filed complaints against Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals, the company making Mirena. Thousands of women are suing Bayer in state and federal courts for a range of complications associated with Mirena IUDs. The complaints include claims that the device migrates in women’s reproductive systems, pierces fallopian tubes, causes miscarriages after removal, and leads to infertility....

‘Tis the season for giving, and some of you may be wondering if your gifts can be a little … greener this year. And while we would love to give you a clear-cut answer on giving the gift of marijuana, the fact remains that pot laws and your ability to give someone pot as a gift will depend on where you, and that person, live. So before you put a bow on that bud, here are some drug laws to keep in mind:...

Workplaces are becoming more accommodating, especially when it comes to fashion. Every day seems like casual Friday in Silicon Valley. And many companies pride themselves on not only allowing but encouraging their employees to express themselves freely in their fashion choices. But what about more conservative employers? And what about company grooming policies, like bans on dreadlocks, which appear to have a racial motivation? Can banning dreadlocks constitute racial discrimination?...

Medical marijuana is legal in Colorado. Now what? That’s the question Gov. Bill Ritter is looking to answer by signing new statewide regulations for medical marijuana use, the Associated Press reports. The bills take effect immediately and Colorado’s medical marijuana industry will be required to follow the regulations. The companion measures are aimed at finding the right balance for medical marijuana use considering both “…public safety and respecting the will of the voters,” Gov....

If you haven’t been skipping the pages of the 11th edition of the World Health Organization’s International Statistical Classification of Diseases, you might have seen that the WHO now considers “gaming disorder” as a mental health disorder. And as an employer, you’re probably wondering whether that, in turn, counts as a disability, one for which you’re required to provide employees with a reasonable accommodation. So, does every office need a PlayStation 4 now?...

A spouse’s adultery, once discovered, can lead to arguments, resentment, and even divorce. But do courts look less favorably upon an adulterer in a divorce case? Generally, no – thanks to the concept of “no-fault” divorce, now available in all 50 states. In a “no-fault” divorce, either spouse can seek a divorce for any reason, and it doesn’t matter who’s at fault. But some states still allow the option to pursue a “fault” divorce, in which adultery may play a role....