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Searching for your honey in the buzzing hive of the online world? Online dating can be tough, and even dangerous. In some extreme cases, online dating horror stories have even led to lawsuits. But with some helpful tips in mind, finding that special someone on the Internet can also be pretty sweet. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, here are our Top 10 online dating tips: Beware of misrepresentation. Whether its fudging on age, weight, or even a very flatteringly angled photo, be prepared that your online sweetheart may be skewing major facts about his or her appearance or identity....

It’s almost summertime, so time to hit the road, see the sights, and travel the high seas. But with travels come trouble sometimes, accidents and injuries, which could be costly. Here is some advice for travelers, whatever your mode of transport, be it trains, planes, automobiles, boats, or a combo. Find out how to handle travel accident recovery. 1. Injured on an Airplane: How Can You Recover? You probably don’t realize just how treacherous being on a plane is, and that is apart from the hazard of hurtling through the skies....

All civil lawsuits filed in connection with a 2007 mine collapse in Crandall Canyon, Utah have been settled in an umbrella agreement among the mine’s operator, injured survivors, and the families of eight miners and one inspector who were killed. News of the settlement over the Utah mine collapse comes a few months after federal safety officials released data showing a mixed message of sorts related to recent mine safety trends: record-low fatalities when it comes to miner accidents, coupled with record-high numbers of health and safety violations handed out to mine operators....

In 2013, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, an unsecured brick wall on a demolition site collapsed onto the adjacent Salvation Army store. The three to four story brick wall crushed the store, killed seven individuals, and injured 12 others, affecting a total of 19 families. A mass injury, wrongful death lawsuit filed in response concluded earlier this year. The victims were awarded $227 million by a settlement in February, after a 17-week long trial, while the jury was still deliberating....

Election year politics are messy but both parties agree that it’s time to require online shoppers to pay taxes and consequently for online retailers to collect them. There are no fewer than three bills currently in Congress to this effect. While it may be a burden for large sellers that exist only online the legislation is also a huge boon to small businesses that sell in stores even if they also have online sales....

Patents often make the news in battles between big companies. But what we don’t hear about is how important it is for any business to get a patent. Just because you aren’t a Fortune 500 company doesn’t mean you aren’t coming up with new and interesting ideas – like how to streamline your business. When those ideas spur a new invention, you may be eligible for a patent. The first step is to learn more about patents, and there’s a lot of free information online....

Today marks the start of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. And just like March Madness, the Olympics, or any other protracted sporting event, at least a few of your employees will no doubt be swept up in the surrounding fervor. In fact, your employees (and possibly you) may even get an office pool going, wagering a little money on the outcome of individual matches or the tournament as a whole....

When a death in the family occurs, it is a serious, somber time. However, the world does not stop turning, and despite being in mourning, the executor of an estate must perform several important duties within a reasonable amount of time. Generally, the executor of an estate must review the will and make sure the deceased’s last wishes are carried out. Executors are specifically responsible for paying funeral expenses (using the estate’s funds), discovering all the assets owned by the deceased, resolving debts, maintaining all the assets and property, and distributing assets/inheritances....

Federal preemption has caused a group of American Airlines skycaps to lose their case on lost tips. The decision was made when the 1st Circuit found that the Massachusetts tips law that the skycaps were arguing for was preempted by federal law, namely the Airline Deregulation Act. American Airlines originally offered free curbside check in for passenger’s baggage. Most passengers tipped their skycaps around $1 per bag. In 2005, American began to institute a new policy, due to inflating costs, and began charging $2 for curbside check in, reports the AP....

Are bullying lawsuits on the rise? Parents and teachers everywhere have become more aware of the dangers of bullying and cyberbullying in both the classroom and on the Internet. Many parents are now turning to the law to try to ensure their children’s safety and welfare. In turn, it seems that the number of bullying lawsuits filed in court is on the rise. One bullying lawsuit centers on the tragic case of Jon Carmichael....

In September, the story of the Florida pastor who threatened to burn the Quran, the Muslim Holy Book, led to questions about the First Amendment and what speech, no matter how wrong it seemed, was still protected by the Constitution. This week, two stories were reported that could lead to similar questions about the First Amendment right of free association. Both cases concern the Boy Scouts of America and the refusal of two different troops to accept adult volunteers as leaders in the association....

A federal court has ordered California to cut its prison population by over 40,000 in the next two years. The state faces the prospect of fixing long known prison problems or perhaps appealing the order to the Supreme Court. The scathing opinion by a panel of federal judges came to the following conclusions: Woefully inadequate medical and mental health care in California prisons are caused by unprecedented prison overcrowding; and Court ordered reduction in prison population is required to make the prisons comply with the Constitution’s ban on cruel and unusual punishment....

A campaign to create Confederate flag license plates in Texas is history. The state’s Department of Motor Vehicles Board last week rejected a proposal to produce special Texas license plates with a group’s Confederate flag logo. The Sons of Confederate Veterans pushed for the plates, citing Confederate pride and the need to honor Civil War sacrifices. Opponents – including Texas Gov. Rick Perry, who is running for president – felt the plates were divisive, and that the rebel flag could evoke racism....

Facebook has had many complaints over the past few years over user privacy, but it seems lawyers have finally reached a settlement in a lawsuit involving the social media company’s “Sponsored Stories” advertisements. About 2 million Facebook users could get a whopping $10 each. But even that is not for certain, the website Mashable reports. In total, the proposed settlement offers $20 million to members of a class-action suit against Facebook....

The election is upon us and that means many, if not all, of your employees are planning to vote. That could potentially mess with your schedule. Because Election Day falls on Tuesday, citizens will be trying to make it the polls to cast their ballots – and then get back to work in a reasonable amount of time. In some areas, polls are open early and late to accommodate people’s schedules....

Is your house haunted by ghosts and meth labs past? You can find out for $12, which may be worth it if you are the curious type or are about to buy a property with a grisly tale. The Died In House site says it will search 130 million police records and death certificates associated with an address for a fee. It will also give you facts about death data in your state for free....

It’s tax-time and many are finding ways to reduce their income tax calculation. Despite the recession, many people began businesses out of their homes. There also remain many people who continue to work out of their homes. How does this translate over to your income-tax calculation? Well, many people have heard about the home office tax deduction. As mentioned in this blog last year, it can be a great deduction. But there’s a huge caveat....

Whether you’re in a rent dispute or just want to know how much notice you need to give your landlord before moving out, having access to your lease is essential. But we don’t live in a perfect world, so of course the lease isn’t in that drawer where you thought you left it. So how can you get a copy of your lease or rental agreement? Let’s take a look at a few of your options:...

So, you’ve spent the last 20 years building up your business. Now, it’s time to leave the corporate world behind for a beach in Tahiti. Or a condo in Oshkosh. Whatever. Is it time to sell your business? Here are some tips for selling your business for the best value: 1. Add Value to Your Business Your company name and that secret product you developed, all of that has value. Protect your intellectual property by trademarking your name, patenting your inventions, or copyrighting your designs....

Illinois’ state Senate voted in favor of medical marijuana on Friday, leaving advocates of medicinal pot to wait on Gov. Pat Quinn to sign or veto the bill. If Gov. Quinn signs the bill into law, Illinois will become the 19th state to allow medical marijuana, reports The Huffington Post. Learning its lesson from past medical pot legislation, the Illinois bill is sophisticated enough to handle future legal issues. Illinois’ medical marijuana bill carves out a somewhat narrow four-year pilot program which would allow doctors to prescribe no more than 2....