The vast majority of small biz owners don’t own the building out of which they do business, so that means searching for the perfect spot and negotiating a favorable commercial lease. And as hard as you’ve worked and as much as you might love your space, the landlord-tenant relationship is not always a happy marriage. There are ways to get out of a commercial lease, but if those don’t work, does that mean you have to go to court?...
Although cars still can’t simply fly over traffic, technology has gotten us to the point where driverless cars are a reality. Despite the promise of this technology leading to a future without car accidents, driverless cars have a long way to go. Since the limited deployment and testing of autonomous cars started recently, there have been numerous accidents, and even a fatal crash, that have been attributed to auto-pilot modes or driverless vehicle automation....
It was a sad end to a Twilight fan’s fantasy vacation. Gisela Gagliardi, a 53-year-old woman from New York, traveled across country to attend Comic-Con in San Diego. On her Twitter account, Gagliardi had been sharing her excitement for over a week, reports the Los Angeles Times. In fact, the woman had been camping out since Sunday to ensure that she could attend a Twilight panel discussion about the upcoming movie....
When you’re considering an injury lawsuit, what questions should you ask a personal injury lawyer? Any time you suffer an injury, the priority is to get medical treatment if needed. After that, you may want to meet with a personal injury attorney to discuss your legal options. During this meeting, the lawyer will likely have a number of questions about your injury. But your lawyer shouldn’t be the only one with questions....
A new study says that one in five employees would sell their work passwords, and of those nearly half would do so for a meager $1,000 or less. According to the survey of 1,000 office workers in private organizations of various sizes, conducted by the security company SailPoint, workers are “the weakest link when it comes to security.” Although this survey should be taken with a grain of salt – the sample size is limited and the sponsor has an interest in heightening security fears – let’s take a look at what was found, as reported by Market Watch....
Two years after her murder, the family of slain Yale pharmacology graduate student Annie Le has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the university, alleging that it created a culture of violence, for years failing to protect women on campus from sexual harassment and assault. The Annie Le lawsuit further asserts that Raymond Clark III, the lab technician who has since been sentenced to 44 years in prison for Le’s murder, was a known threat to the safety of others, yet was allowed to retain his employment and remain in close contact with students and other employees....
We have been following the story of a Transocean Ltd. oil rig, contracted to BP, which exploded off the coast of Louisiana and then sank, causing 11 deaths and massive environmental damage. As the days continue to pass by, officials now confirm that the BP oil spill may be leaking 200,000 gallons of oil or more into the ocean on a daily basis. As the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico comes ashore to Mississippi, residents like Ben Stone are very concerned....
It’s understandable that you might want to put some distance between you and your soon-to-be ex. And you might’ve heard that your options – especially when moving out of state – might be limited after a child custody agreement has been reached. But what about moving before the divorce is finalized? Or even before you file? While state laws on child custody can vary, many require some form of written notice and/or consent before a parent can move away with a child, though the restrictions may depend on the distance or the reasons for the move....
Beleaguered students across the nation have called upon the current administration for student loan forgiveness. Some young Americans graduate from higher education institutions saddled with debt. Many face unemployment. Now, a new plan has been implemented aimed at helping students with loan consolidation. The new plan also lowers monthly payments under the income repayment plan. How exactly will these new programs work? Income-based repayment plans: Under the present system, students’ monthly loan payments are limited to 15% of their income above a certain threshold if they are on the income repayment plan....
If you suffer from chronic pain or fibromyalgia, you may want to seek legal remedies to compensate for your pain. Fortunately, you can sue for the injuries that caused or exacerbated your conditions. However, this may lead to a very heated legal battle, since permanent injures command high settlement or verdict amounts. If you have been injured by the negligence or intentional actions of another person, then you may have a personal injury case....
As society becomes more environmentally conscious, people have begun to look for transportation alternatives that spare the air. Among the choices, ride-shares are particularly popular. That is, until car sharing liability rears its ugly head. RelayRides is an online company that allows car owners to rent out their vehicles for $10 per hour. It handles the reservations, payment system, and background checks on renters. All owners have to do is provide their car and cash the checks....
With Gov. Jack Markell signing HB 75 into law on Wednesday, Delaware has now become the 11th state to allow gay marriages. Echoing the celebration in Rhode Island last week, Gov. Markell marked the historic moment on Twitter: “Congrats to all who were successful in their advocacy efforts,” he told his followers, according to The Huffington Post. “Marriage equality is a reality.” Delaware becomes the latest colonial state to allow same-sex marriage, and like Rhode Island, it also makes civil unions a thing of the past....
As we’ve learned recently, Essure birth control implants may not be safe. The permanent coil has been known to fail, cause infection, and even lead to serious hemorrhaging. Some women injured by Essure implants have filed lawsuits against the manufacturer, Bayer, and a recent California court ruling may pave the way for many, many more. Judge Winifred Y. Smith of the Alameda County Superior Court held that Bayer could be liable for Essure injuries, despite federal regulation of the industry....
Do you have a will? Chances are you answered no to that question. Not surprisingly, younger people are even less likely to have a will, the FindLaw survey finds. Of those between the ages of 18 and 34, only one in six have a will. As we get older and more affluent however, the numbers change. For those over 55, the majority do have a will. It is also interesting to note that the numbers of people lacking a will have been remarkably consistent since FindLaw....
How do attorneys charge clients? What is on an attorney’s bill? If you’ve ever looked into hiring legal representation, you’ve probably asked that very question, and were probably met with some confusing information. The fact is that legal billing methods vary between attorneys, law firms, and even states. They also include strange terms like “retainer fee” that are rarely self-explanatory. To help ease the pain of hiring an attorney, here’s a basic explanation how attorneys charge clients....
Johnson & Johnson is pulling power morcellators used for performing hysterectomies, responding to concerns that the devices risk spreading cancer to healthy tissues. Doctors had been warned against using the device by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in April, but J&J is now asking surgeons not to use its power morcellating line of products. The Associated Press reports that the company is “conducting a worldwide withdrawal of all of its morcellators still on the market....
You may not think that driving tired is as bad as driving drunk, but the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates over 80,000 accidents a year are caused by drowsy driving, killing 846 people in 2014 alone. So if you think you might need a nap, it’s best not to drive or pull over if you can. And if you’ve been injured in an accident when someone fell asleep at the wheel, you may be wondering how to hold them accountable....
Man Bites Dog is kind of like a disturbing version of the television show Man v. Food. You know, man sets his sights on a big food offering that no one should ever eat, and then proceeds to try his hand at consuming it all. Man Bites Dog clearly isn’t a TV show–PETA would never stand for it–but it is a true story. Indeed, would-be burglar Erin Sullivan bit a police dog on the nose earlier this week after it bit him....
State Sen. Hiram Monserrate won’t spend anytime behind bars for the domestic assault of his girlfriend, in which he dragged her through his apartment lobby. Instead, the Queens politician was sentenced to three years probation and domestic abuse counseling. Monserrate, an ex-cop, was convicted of misdemeanor assault for dragging his bleeding girlfriend Karla Giraldo through the lobby of his apartment building. Giraldo said it was an accident when Monserrate smashed a glass into her face, causing bloody injuries that required 40 stitches....
According to the Centers for Disease Control, opioid overdoses claim 91 lives per day in America, and the number of overdose deaths associated with opioids has quadrupled since 1999. Ohio has been hit especially hard. According to a new lawsuit filed by the state’s attorney general against five drug manufacturers, opioid-related drug overdoses in Ohio have skyrocketed 642 percent in the last 15 years. Ohio’s is the latest in a long line of local litigation seeking to hold opioid manufacturers responsible for a nationwide crisis....
