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The FBI has destroyed a $750,000 Ferrari and they don’t want to pay for it. You’re probably picturing a heated chase, gunfire and a crash that ends with the Ferrari thief caught and cuffed in the back of an unmarked vehicle. Eh, no. It’s more like an agent and an Assistant U.S. Attorney went for a joyride claiming it was “official business.” Official business or not, the insurance company that owns the totaled vehicle has decided to sue the FBI, and they want all their money back....

A growing number of states have joined the Florida-led attempt to bring suit to challenge the constitutionality of the healthcare reform law. Lead by Florida’s Republican Attorney General, Bill McCollum, the list has now expanded from the original 12. Bill McCollum is a candidate in the 2010 Florida gubernatorial race. However, the Democratic AG’s may not have gone willingly onto the list of litigants. There has been growing tension in states like Pennsylvania, Arizona and Georgia where the Governor and AG are of different political parties and one is seeking to force the other to either join or sit out the suit....

Using a fake ID to get into a bar isn’t really big news, unless you are the child of an important politician. Joe Ducey, the 19 year-old son of Arizona Governor Doug Ducey, is learning that the hard way. On his Christmas break, Joe happened to be doing the wrong thing at the wrong place at the wrong time, and got himself arrested. Though he wasn’t the target of a police investigation, he ended up caught in the dragnet....

In Washington state, approximately one in six marriages in the past year were same-sex marriages, according to new numbers released by the state’s Department of Health. Between December 2012 and September 2013, gay and lesbian weddings made up 17 percent of the total marriages in the state, The Seattle Times reports. These recent statistics offer concrete evidence that same-sex couples are taking advantage of the changes in marriage laws. Washington passed its gay marriage bill into law by popular referendum (Referendum 74) in November 2012....

Let’s try to give the gal a little assistance; goodness knows she has the tabs from D.C. to Dubai criticizing her every (dance) move and outfit. It is all over the Web as of June 25, that reality star and mother of (just in case you didn’t know) 8, Kate Gosselin has had Botox treatments. But clearly, since everyone is talking about them, they were bad botox treatments. Botox is usually applied to facial wrinkles to give a person a more youthful or at least “rested” look....

Getting a power of attorney can be important, especially as relatives and loved ones fall ill or become unable to make decisions for themselves. So how do you go about getting a power of attorney? A general power of attorney authorizes you to legally take on the affairs of someone else indefinitely, but it can easily be confused with other types of POAs. By following these steps, getting a general power of attorney will not seem as bewildering....

A lawyer is an administrator, counselor, clerk, earpiece and voice, sword and shield. It’s a lot to ask and not everyone does every aspect of the job just right. Sadly, there are bad lawyers. But that does not mean that they are committing legal malpractice or that you can sue an attorney when a case doesn’t go as hoped. Lawyers do not guarantee results. They are, however, bound by the law, ethical rules, and standards of practice....

The term ‘due diligence’ is something that most business owners should be familiar with. But the concept of ‘human rights due diligence’ is often overlooked. Quite simply, businesses need to be aware of possible human rights violations in order to avoid facing backlash from customers. For example, think about the clothing industry: major brands face pressures from consumers to not only keep their prices reasonable, but to also produce their products without using sweatshops....

When someone is injured or killed due to the negligence or wrongdoing of another, loss of consortium is a claim that family members can make. Depending on the jurisdiction, the claim is usually made by a spouse or partner of an injured person and awards damages for loss of the benefit of the family relationship. But there are variations in state rules, and some places allow parents and children to claim loss of consortium, too....

In recent years, states and even some big cities like San Francisco and Los Angeles have been passing new mandatory minimum wage laws that will be phased in over time. These gradual pay hikes are meant to protect workers, of course, and minimize the strain on employers accommodating the wage increase. But for small businesses operating on tight margins, even a small mandatory increase spread across all employees can be painful....

A New York mother who killed her three children – but was found not guilty because of mental disease – is not entitled to a piece of their $350,000 estate, a judge has ruled. Nassau County Surrogate Court Judge Edward McCarty III said allowing Leatrice Brewer, 33, to reap from $350,000 in wrongful death awards would be “repugnant to decency.” Brewer, who has been incarcerated at a psychiatric hospital in upstate New York, was vying for the $350,000 wrongful death award given to her children’s estate....

When you’re shopping online, do you actually read the fine print? If you don’t, you’re not alone, according to a new survey by FindLaw.com. A majority of online shoppers – 54 percent – say they either skim or ignore online user agreements, terms of service, or other legal fine print they encounter. On the other hand, 46 percent of shoppers say they read “most” or “every word” of such agreements....

Jordan Brown, a 12-year-old boy could be the youngest to serve life without parole, if convicted of first-degree murder in a double homicide. A judge ruled that he will stand trial as an adult and turned down a request to have the case transferred from criminal to juvenile court, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. Jordan Brown would be the youngest person in the U.S. to serve a life sentence without any chance of parole, if he is convicted....

The trial against the city of Chicago as a result of a serious injury accident at O’Hare Airport a few years ago is set to move forward soon, unless a settlement can be reached as to the monetary award. The city has assumed liability and admitted fault, leaving the court to determine the extent of the damages. In 2015, Tierney Darden was standing in a shelter at O’Hare Airport in Chicago, when the 750 pound shelter collapsed on top of her....

In response to the executive order on immigration prohibiting entry to the US from the seven identified Muslim nations, Starbucks had a few major announcements. The coffee behemoth announced that not only will they be hiring 10,000 refugees worldwide; they also announced a new employee program that provides their employees with free legal advice on immigration issues. The free immigration legal advice program is meant to help US Starbucks employees that are immigrants and may be concerned about whether the new executive order, which was blocked by a federal judge, impacts them....

The first question in any car accident is normally, whose fault was it? And if one of the drivers involved was tailgating or following the car ahead too closely, that person will generally be liable. Maintaining a safe distance between you and the car in front of you, and being able to stop before hitting that car, are essential elements to using due care when driving. There are some car accident liability issues particular to tailgating accidents, however....

“Where did you learn how to drive?” It’s a familiar refrain across the country. Fed up motorists claim the worst drivers in America live in their town. Whether you’re proud of your city’s bad driving or try to ignore it, it’s still there. Bad drivers aren’t just the butt of bad jokes. They’re also a serious hazard to your health and your car insurance cost. Allstate knows all about it. They’ve just published a list of where the best and worst drivers live....

The office holiday party has become so ubiquitous (and tales of some parties so outrageous) that Hollywood has now honored them with the aptly named “Office Christmas Party.” As fun as the movie looks, any boss will tell you they’d rather sacrifice a little fun to avoid embarrassing behavior and potential lawsuits. So with office holiday party season in full swing, here are a few pointers on keeping your celebration fun, safe, and legal....

Trayvon Martin’s mother is standing her ground when it comes to the commercial use of her son’s name. Sybrina Fulton wants to trademark two popular slogans that reference the unarmed teenager’s killing. Fulton filed trademark applications last week for “I am Trayvon” and “Justice for Trayvon,” sayings that have appeared on T-shirts and hoodies in the wake of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin’s shooting death in Florida, the Associated Press reports. The Trayvon Martin killing has received worldwide notoriety....

A Virginia man is suing Starbucks over a hidden toilet camera found by his 5-year-old daughter. While visiting a Washington location, the girl discovered the camera attached to a pipe under the sink. It was pointed at the toilet and recording occupants. This is at least the fourth Starbucks camera incident in the last year, though it appears to be the first lawsuit. It’s not clear why Starbucks is being sued for the hidden toilet camera, as there are no allegations of employee involvement....