Dying Man's Blinks Lead to Murder Conviction
Ricardo Woods was found guilty of murder and felonious assault Thursday based on video of a dying man's bli...

Chad Johnson's Warrant May Lead to His Arrest
NFL star Chad Johnson has an arrest warrant with his name on it for failing to report to his probation offi...

Top 10 Legal Tips for New Grads
So you're a new grad, and you've just finished walking across the stage to "Pomp and Circumstance"... or sw...

Legal How-To: Getting Medical Records for Your Case
Medical records may be the foundation of your injury claim or the linchpin of your defense. But getting med...

How Not to Deal With Disgruntled Customers
The sad story of a chef killed over a meal raises an important issue for small business owners: How should ...

Angelina Jolie's Cancer Gene, BRCA1, in Focus at Supreme Court
Earlier this week, Angelina Jolie wrote a heartfelt op-ed in The New York Times about her decision to under...

5 Winning Ways to Make a Powerball Jackpot Last
Planning to win the Powerball jackpot? If you've already picked out your lucky numbers, you should also cro...

5-Year-Old Girl Kidnapped; Mom Rams Suspect's Car
After her daughter was allegedly kidnapped, a mom chased after the suspect and rammed her car into his. Cou...

e-Book Authors May Need a Legal Book Review
As self-published e-books top best-seller lists, writer-entrepreneurs may be wondering: Should e-book autho...

Kobe Bryant Lawsuit Over Memorabilia Sale Set for Trial
Lakers star Kobe Bryant's latest lawsuit involves a bitter family dispute against Goldin Auctions LLC and h...

9 Tips on How to Make an Effective 911 Call
Most of us probably assume we know how to make a 911 call. In a high-stress situation, calling 911 should b...

For Amy's Baking Co., 'Kitchen Nightmares' Turns All Too Real
For Amy's Baking Company, "Kitchen Nightmares" was just the beginning of a primetime public image nightmare...

Are 'Nanny Cams' Legal?
You might have seen a teddy bear with especially penetrating eyes and wondered to yourself: Are nanny cams ...

Soccer-Ball Dribbler Killed by Pickup Truck
Activist and soccer ball dribbler Richard Swanson, whose goal of dribbling a ball from Seattle to Brazil in...

Is It Legal to Spy on Your Employees?
To snoop or not to snoop, that is the question. Employers might feel hesitant about spying on employees. It...

5 Reasons Not to 'Buy' a Summer Timeshare
Buying a summer timeshare seems like an easy way to ensure that you'll have an inexpensive way to go on vac...

Abortion Doc Gets Life in Prison, Waives Appeal
Abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell will serve life in prison for the murder of three babies who were born alive...

Ficticious Business Names: 3 Reasons to Register
Registering your business with a fictitious name may sound like you're going to open your own magical candy...

Can Will Smith's Son Jaden Really Pursue Emancipation?
A few days ago, UK tabloid The Sun "revealed" that Will Smith's son, Jaden, wanted to be emancipated for hi...

What Can Happen If You Take Workers' Tips?
In the restaurant industry, it's a big, beefy no-no for employers to take an employee's tips. Generally, it...