The newest legal news Two years ago, Curtis Wehmeyer, a priest in Minnesota, was convicted of criminal sexual conduct and possession of child pornography. For years, priests allegedly molested children without repercussion because church leadership ignored complaints from victims. Last Friday, Ramsey County prosecutor John J. Choi announced criminal charges against the Roman…… FindLaw News – Top Stories http://ift.tt/1RYzOzX
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Do Employers Have to Provide Accommodations for Pregnant Employees?
The newest legal news Hot on the heels of John Oliver’s evisceration of America’s abysmal family leave benefits for new parents, Congress is trying to strengthen employment protections for some soon-to-be parents. A new, bipartisan bill would require employers to provide reasonable accommodations for pregnant employees. The new legislation comes in response to…… FindLaw News – Top Stories http://ift.tt/1RYzLnJ
College Student Killed in Shooting Over Beer Pong
The newest legal news A young Texas college student was shot and killed, and two other people were injured after a fight over the rules of beer pong. Ronald Wayne McNeil, of College Station, Texas, was angry after a fight over the game of beer pong. So, he apparently decided to settle the…… FindLaw News – Top Stories http://ift.tt/1KRRAUh
Justin Bieber Fined Just $750 for Assault, Careless Driving
The newest legal news Justin Bieber pled guilty to assault and careless driving charges as part of a plea bargain that will see him pay $750 (Canadian) in fines. Charges of dangerous driving stemming from and ATV accident last year were dropped. So did The Biebs get off light? While the fine won’t…… FindLaw News – Top Stories http://ift.tt/1Iij3Ln
Can I Get Workers’ Comp for Skin Cancer?
The newest legal news Many people think that working outside is healthier than working indoors. Outside, you get fresh air, exercise, and vitamin D. Inside, you spend hours sitting in a chair and staring at a computer screen. However, working outside for extended hours can have its dangers as well, especially skin cancer……. FindLaw News – Top Stories http://ift.tt/1Js82du
Know Before You IPO: Testing the Investment Waters
The newest legal news It used to be that a business was flying into an IPO blind: you couldn’t talk to potential investors until after you filed all of your public offering documents with the SEC. So hundreds of thousands of dollars could be wasted before a company could gauge if there was…… FindLaw News – Top Stories http://ift.tt/1Iij1TN
Gawker Employees and Virgin America Pilots Unionize
The newest legal news Unionizing is something we used to only learn about in high school, but unions may be making a comeback. Gawker Media has become the first online only media outlet to have its employees unionize. Gawker Media is the parent company of Jezebel, Deadspin, Gizmodo, Gawker and other gossip and…… FindLaw News – Top Stories http://ift.tt/1KRRCeV
SCOTUS: Underwater Second Mortgages Can’t Be Canceled by Bankruptcy
The newest legal news Homeowners can no longer void their second mortgage in Chapter 7 bankruptcy. In a win for banks, the Supreme Court ruled in Bank of America, N.A. v, Caulkett, by a unanimous decision, that struggling homeowners cannot cancel their second mortgage in bankruptcy even when the value of their home…… FindLaw News – Top Stories http://ift.tt/1Iij1TM
Mila Kunis’ Escaped Stalker Captured
The newest legal news Mila Kunis can now rest easy. A few years ago, Stuart Lynn Dunn was arrested after he broke into Mila Kunis’ unoccupied condominium. He was hit with a restraining order to stay away from Kunis. But, only months later, Dunn was arrested again for waiting for Kunis outside her…… FindLaw News – Top Stories http://ift.tt/1KRRCeO
What Is a Patent Troll?
The newest legal news Businesses complain about it all the time: having to defend themselves against patent trolls and frivolous litigation. But many business owners are still in the dark about what exactly a patent troll is, how they operate, and why small businesses should be worried about them. Patent trolls don’t only…… FindLaw News – Top Stories http://ift.tt/1KRRzjm
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