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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, better known as ADHD, is a recognized medical condition that has seen a rapid rise in the number of annual diagnoses since the early 1990s. Among the primary symptoms sufferers experience is an inability to maintain focus, or attention, as well as impulsiveness. Since the rise in the number of diagnosed cases, researchers have turned their attention to how ADHD affects drivers. Shockingly, researchers have found that young drivers who have ADHD are more likely to get in a car accident than drunk driving adults....

The decision is at odds with other state decisions and could potentially lead to the U.S. Supreme Court stepping in and clarifying the issue of when online stores have to charge sales tax, reports Reuters. Why the Decision Is Notable So far, New York is in the minority of states that require out-of-state retailers to collect sales tax even when they do not have a physical presence in the state, reports Reuters....

Arizona’s controversial and highly publicized immigration law, SB 1070, now has some explaining to do. The polarizing law, which critics say would legalize racial profiling, was argued at the Ninth Circuit in San Francisco on Monday. The three-judge panel heard arguments for and against the constitutionality of the Arizona immigration law, and whether federal authority prevents the state from taking action, reports The New York Times. Arizona Governor Jan Brewer’s legal team is appealing the decision that suspended many parts of the law one day before it was supposed to take effect earlier this year....

Most church-goers expect their place of worship to be a source of healing and spiritual renewal. But one Georgia woman claims her pastor’s blessing did far more harm than good when it caused her traumatic brain injury. Now, the woman is suing the church and the pastor as she continues to suffer from the effects of the incident. Yvonne Byrd arrived at Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church in Norcross, GA early on March 5, 2017, to sing in the choir....

Across the country, the most heated disputes between neighbors often involve fences and meddlesome trees that straddle property lines. Whether it’s a neighbor’s dog causing damage to your fence, or sap-dripping tree branches hanging over your driveway, knowing your rights is important before attempting to negotiate an amicable resolution to neighborly disputes. Here are five frequently asked legal questions about property line disputes involving trees and fences: If your neighbor’s fence is so offensive that you feel compelled to knock it down yourself, you may want to think twice before taking rash action....

Circumstances change. Three years ago, you got divorced and were ordered to pay spousal support. Three years ago, you had a job. Three years ago, you didn’t have a new baby. Your ability to pay spousal support three years ago is much different than your ability to pay today. So, can you ask for a reduction in spousal support? Changing Spousal Support Alimony, or spousal support, balances the payer’s ability to pay and the supported spouse’s need....

A major fire at the Tesoro Corp oil refinery plant in Anacortes, Washington erupted early in the morning of April 2, killing four, and critically injuring three more. According to the report from Reuters, the fire started in the highly flammable naphtha unit, which was undergoing maintenance, at 12:30 a.m. PST. Naphtha is a liquid that boosts gasoline octane to make the premium grades of gasoline necessary to some of the higher-performance cars....

In its last week in session before the August recess, the Senate passed an amendment sponsored by Mary Landrieu (D-La.) aimed at boosting tourism revenue for rural small businesses. Senator Landrieu, Chair of the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, stated that “the tourism industry remains largely untapped for small rural firms” and created the legislation–now dubbed the ‘Landrieu Amendment’–to aid coordination efforts by the federal government to deliver tax dollars to rural America....

Coffee giant Starbucks is now burning legal calories sending cease-and-desist letters to a bar that serves a “Frappicino” beer. The Exit 6 Pub and Brewery, located in the St. Louis suburb of Cottleville, responded to Starbucks’ letter with a tongue-in-cheek missive, stating that they had renamed the offending beer the “F Word,” reports Slate. While there’s no lawsuit pending, what should small business owners due to protect themselves from corporate trademark muscling?...

A new study is under way to gauge the effects of a major change in the military’s “don’t ask don’t tell policy,” in place since 1993. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates told Congress he thinks a change in the law is “probably inevitable,” but will make sure a thorough understanding of the consequences for a military at war will be considered. Last Wednesday, Gen. Carter Ham, head of U.S. Army Forces Europe and co-leader of the study, testified before a House committee....

Thousands of parents lose custody or fight for custody of a child every year. And while most of these situations tend to focus on marring the character of a parent and painting him as unfit, the truth is that, in many situations, a parent seeking custody is better off focusing on herself. So if you’d like to keep custody or your child, consider doing the following: Way No. 1 Not to Lose Custody of Your Child - Don’t Commit Crimes...

Most of us are familiar with that sinking feeling you experience when the glow of police lights appears in your rear-view mirror. “I hope they’re after someone in front of me,” you mutter unselfishly. But nope, they’re after you. Maybe you know exactly why you’re being pulled over (oh, is this not an 80-mph zone?), or maybe you’re sure this is a case of mistaken identity. Either way, after the officer explains that he watched you make an unsafe lane change, you’re eventually going to wonder, “Can I fight it?...

As the Grand Slam tennis tournament makes its way into the quarterfinals, a group of officials have filed a U.S. Open lawsuit, accusing the U.S. Tennis Association (USTA) of failing to pay overtime and provide other benefits to umpires working the annual sporting event. Though complaints about U.S. Open pay have long been part of the game, plaintiff umpires are seeking class action status, claiming that, since 2005, they have been improperly classified as independent contractors as opposed to employees....

Two new studies have shown a dramatic decrease in worker’s compensation benefits over the last 10 years. And it appears that a system designed to compensate employees for serious on-the-job injuries is being whittled away. A study by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and joint investigation by ProPublica and NPR combine to paint a dire picture for those injured on the job – a picture that may be getting worse....

Thinking of becoming an adoptive parent or giving your newborn up for adoption? If so, then you’ll want to know exactly what type of adoption you’re seeking, and what your rights will be after the process is complete. Misunderstandings are common in adoptions, as seen in a recent U.S. Supreme Court case involving “Baby Veronica.” Her birth father had signed paperwork terminating his parental rights, but later insisted he didn’t realize he’d be giving up his daughter for good....

A Georgia man is dead after he was suspected of shoplifting at a local Walmart, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. The man allegedly tried to steal two DVDs from the Walmart in Lithonia, east of Atlanta, during the wee hours of Sunday morning. Store employees spotted the man and two of them, along with a security guard, chased the man down in the parking lot. When police arrived, the employees were on top of the man....

In 2012, current President Barack Obama issued an executive order regarding the U.S.’s immigration policy, granting renewable, two-year deportation deferments for certain undocumented immigrants who arrived in the country as children. In 2016, President-elect Donald Trump promised to overturn Obama’s executive orders, including those on immigration policy. Now, some immigrants’ rights groups are warning those protected under the order to avoid international travel following Trump’s inauguration, fearing that they could be barred from re-entering the U....

The sun is shining, and it’s finally getting warm out there - it’s almost summer! Many businesses tend to pick up extra customers over the hot summer months, and in turn employers may want to pick up some seasonal employees. Which ultimately begs the question - are these seasonal employees entitled to overtime wages? Wage costs, including overtime, are a big factor in the hiring decisions of many business owners. Estimating costs can go a long ways towards figuring out how many extra hands you can afford to bring on....

Every year the Internet comes alive with great and horrible April Fool’s Day jokes. From announcing fake products to fake deaths, these jokes can sometimes backfire. For April Fool’s this year, Tesla announced the launch of the Model W. The press release jokes that the Model W is a watch that can tell the date, is adjustable, and can “tell the time no matter where you are on Earth.” Despite it being a joke, the press release caused Tesla’s stock prices to jump $1....

Whether you’re liable for a car accident caused by your child can depend on a variety of factors. Auto Ownership As a general rule, the car owner is liable for any accident caused by that car, regardless of the driver. California’s traffic code, for example, states: “Every owner of a motor vehicle is liable and responsible for death or injury to person or property resulting from a negligent or wrongful act or omission in the operation of the motor vehicle … by any person using … the same with the permission of the owner....