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Rushing to Shop Online? Beware Legal Pitfalls

December 16th, 2011
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With just days before Christmas, ’tis the season for last-minute holiday shopping. But if you’re planning to make up for procrastination by clicking online, you may want to pay closer attention to the fine print

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Small Business Outlook Sunny for 2012

December 9th, 2011
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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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Hoover Dam Helicopter Crash Kills 5

December 8th, 2011
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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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Syracuse’s Bernie Fine Sued for Sexual Abuse

December 8th, 2011
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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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How Not to Get Sued Over Unpaid Interns

November 29th, 2011
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Unpaid interns can play a huge supporting role for your small business. But depending on what tasks you’ve scripted for them, you may be setting the scene for a lawsuit. A Hollywood studio is learning that the hard way.

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Are Your Employees Ready for Retirement?

November 29th, 2011
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Small business owners know a few things about their employees. And it seems as the economy continues to falter, many business owners also know this one thing: employees aren’t ready to retire. It doesn’t help that retirement plans are expensive for small business owners.

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Could Michigan’s Business Tax Come to Your State?

May 18th, 2011
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Michigan’s Business Tax has been simplified - and small businesses statewide will be affected.Businesses used to have to comply with a confusing business tax structure, which included a 4.95% tax, a 0.8% modified gross-receipts tax, and a 22% surcharge.In a… Continue reading this article, and get more legal news and information, at FindLaw.com.

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Disney Settles Donald Duck Groping Lawsuit

May 18th, 2011
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The Donald Duck groping incident is over for the Walt Disney Co., which has reportedly settled a lawsuit with a Pennsylvania woman who alleged that an employee dressed as the cartoon character molested her during a 2008 vacation. Though the… Continue reading this article, and get more legal news and information, at FindLaw.com

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Facebook Affects Casey Anthony Trial Jury Pool

May 18th, 2011
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If you want to get on the jury in the Casey Anthony trial, be careful what you write on Facebook. The Florida court trying Anthony for the murder of her daughter Caylee dismissed one juror this week after he posted..

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FindLaw’s RSS Feeds Deliver Customized Case Law Updates

May 18th, 2011
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There was a time when you had to search for case law by scanning dozens of online court databases or legal services websites. Well, those days are over. Now the law can come to you automatically! FindLaw’s new RSS case..

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