As more and more companies leverage social media as a marketing tool, tricky issues might soon arise such as: who owns the actual corporate Twitter account? On one hand, an employee who manages the account is the one who builds the following and tweets the messages
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Twitter Custody Battle after Employee Quits
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If you think you might get a bit tipsy this Turkey Day, don’t get behind the wheel.
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Thanksgiving DUI Checks Target Traffic Safety
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Oregon’s death penalty is history — again. The state’s Democratic Gov. John Kitzhaber announced Tuesday he will not allow any more executions while he’s in office.
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Oregon Death Penalty Suspended by Governor
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The Georgia Supreme Court has ruled against a breakaway congregation of the Episcopal Church, Christ Church, deciding that the local church’s property is legally owned by the national organization. Christ Church was founded in 1733.
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GA Supreme Court Rules Against Breakaway Congregation
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You read that right. As a precursor to Wednesday’s annual presidential turkey pardon, President Obama has pardoned real live people. He even issued a commutation, too
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Obama Pardons Humans, Not Turkeys
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“Fierce” reality show winner and fashion designer Christian Siriano has been sued by his talent agency. The Project Runway star turned Payless ShoeSource designer allegedly stopped paying his agency.
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‘Project Runway’ Star Christian Siriano Sued Over Shoes
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There are times when you or a loved one will need emergency medical treatment. This means that most Americans will need to know some basics about emergency room laws and your rights.
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Emergency Room Laws: You Have Rights
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Legal trouble is brewing between San Francisco-based Anchor Brewing and Boston Beer, maker of Sam Adams. Boston Beer is accusing Anchor Brewing of hiring one of their former employees in an effort to gain trade secrets. The employee in question, Judd Hausner, was an executive at Boston Beer
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Anchor Brewing Lawsuit: SF Beer Sued by Sam Adams
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Jersey Shore fans can tell you that “GTL” stands for “gym, tan, laundry.” But, maybe it should really stand for “gym, tan, lawsuit.” Reality star “The Situation” has sued clothing retailer Abercrombie & Fitch for $4 million for infringing on his trademarks and falsely affiliating him with the brand. The…… Continue reading this article, and get more legal news and information, at FindLaw.com.
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The Situation Sues A&F for $4M for Using His Name, Trademarks
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Guess which diva is being sued for her diva-like behavior? Patti LaBelle is accused of throwing water and shouting obscenities at Roseanna Monk and her 18-month-old toddler. The incident allegedly occurred last November in the New York building where Monk lives
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Patti LaBelle Threw Water at NY Toddler, Lawsuit Claims
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