A convicted New York City con artist’s “Return-A-Pet” scam has come back to bite him. Eric Stein, 53, of Manhattan, faces charges of mail and wire fraud in connection with the scam that made him at least $500,000 richer, the New York Daily News reports. Stein allegedly sold investors on…..
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NY Conman Charged in ‘Return-A-Pet’ Scam
A mother’s New York City subway lawsuit seeks $50 million for the death of her son, who was roaming the underground tunnels after a night of partying with friends.
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Mom Sues NYC Subway for $50M Over Son’s Death
An Illinois man linked to an elaborate LinkedIn fraud is facing an enforcement action by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Man Used LinkedIn for $500B Securities Fraud
It’s one of the toughest decisions for any employer, small or large: Should you lay off your employees, and how should you do it so you don’t get sued? The decision about layoffs is entirely up to you.
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How to Legally Lay Off an Employee
Child sex abuse has always existed, but in the wake of the Jerry Sandusky scandal, it has renewed its status as a major issue of public concern. Parents have begun to fear teachers, coaches and babysitters
Start-up legal website Rocket Lawyer has racked up another round of investments, raking in more than $29 million in six months. The financing news comes as Rocket Lawyer prepares to launch new products in January and March, Inc. Magazine reports.
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DIY Legal Site Rocket Lawyer Quickly Raises $29M
A chiropractor and his wife collected more than $135,000 in federal housing assistance, all while living in a $1.2 million waterfront home in Seattle. David Silverstein and Lyudmila Shimonova were sued by the U.S. attorney’s office for welfare fraud.
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Couple Collected $135K in Welfare in $1.2M Home
Despite setbacks in 2011, America’s small business owners are setting themselves up for a comeback, a new survey suggests. And there’s more helpful news for small businesses heading into 2012: New figures show Small Business Saturday was a huge success, and the Small Business Administration is set to offer a…..
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Small Business Outlook Sunny for 2012
Investigators are at the scene of a Hoover Dam helicopter crash that killed everyone on board. Four passengers and the pilot were killed when the helicopter crashed into a mountainside just after sunset Wednesday, KSNV-TV reports
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Hoover Dam Helicopter Crash Kills 5
Former Syracuse basketball coach and accused child molester Bernie Fine is facing his first civil lawsuit by an alleged victim who is accused of fabricating his story. The lawsuit, filed today in Pennsylvania, claims Fine sexually abused Zach Tomaselli at a hotel room in Pittsburgh in 2002, the Associated Press……
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Syracuse’s Bernie Fine Sued for Sexual Abuse
