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  • May 17 · Findlaw Tarnished 20
    Roger Goodell Sued for Defamation by Saints' Jon Vilma
    We all knew the Saints bounty scandal would lead to a lawsuit or two, but few expected New Orleans linebacker Jonathan Vilma to sue NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell for defamation. The suspended player (...)
  • May 17 · Findlaw Tarnished 20
    OSU's Andrew Sweat Picks Law School Over the NFL
    Ex-Ohio State linebacker Andrew Sweat is giving up on his tryout with the NFL's Cleveland Browns, and will instead tackle the rigors of law school. The reason: fears about the effects of concussions. (...)
  • May 16 · Findlaw Tarnished 20
    Ex-Syracuse Coach Bernie Fine's Wife to Sue ESPN for Libel
    The wife of former Syracuse basketball coach Bernie Fine is set to sue ESPN over an allegedly doctored audio recording that she says smeared her "as a monster." Laurie Fine announced her intention to (...)
  • May 16 · Findlaw Tarnished 20
    Eagles LT Jason Peters to Sue Roll-A-Bout Over Ruptured Achilles
    The Philadelphia Eagles' Jason Peters plans to sue the makers of a device called the Roll-A-Bout, after a serious injury that will sideline the tackle "indefinitely" and may threaten his career, the P (...)
  • May 15 · Findlaw Tarnished 20
    OKC Thunder Announcer Arrested on Child Sex-Abuse Charges
    Oklahoma City Thunder public address announcer Jim Miller has been arrested for child sex-abuse charges, USA Today reports. Miller was removed as the NBA team's announcer following his arrest on three (...)
  • May 10 · Findlaw Tarnished 20
    Ex-Yankee Rusty Torres Pleads Not Guilty to Sex Abuse of Girl, 8
    Did Rusty Torres sexually abuse an 8-year-old girl? The former Yankees outfielder has been charged with four misdemeanor counts of sexual abuse. Prosecutors say he exposed himself to a young girl in t (...)
  • May 08 · Findlaw Tarnished 20
    New NFL Concussion Lawsuit Includes 100 Ex-Players
    A new NFL concussion lawsuit accuses the league of hiding the ball when it comes to head injuries. More than 100 ex-NFL players, including former Atlanta Falcons Jamal Anderson, Chris Doleman, and O.J (...)
  • May 03 · Findlaw Tarnished 20
    Notre Dame QB Tommy Rees Arrested for Kneeing Cop
    Don't knee a cop. Notre Dame's Tommy Rees learned this lesson the hard way early Thursday morning when he and teammate Carlos Calabrese were arrested at an off-campus house party. When police arrived, (...)
  • May 02 · Findlaw Tarnished 20
    Junior Seau's Death Similar to Another Ex-NFL Star's Suicide
    NFL legend Junior Seau was found dead in a shooting that police are investigating as a suicide, ESPN reports. A woman who said she was Seau's girlfriend called 911 to report a possible suicide about 9 (...)
  • May 02 · Findlaw Tarnished 20
    Saints Bounty Scandal: 4 Players Suspended, Legal Fight Expected
    The New Orleans Saints' bounty scandal has resulted in four player suspensions -- a move that may eventually lead to a lawsuit against the NFL, a source tells ESPN. "All 4 player suspensions will be a (...)
  • May 01 · Findlaw Tarnished 20
    Brandon Meriweather Arrested After Refused DUI Tests
    Washington Redskins safety Brandon Meriweather was arrested for drunk driving in Virginia on Thursday. Arlington County police pulled Meriweather over for speeding around 3 a.m. Officers clocked the t (...)
  • April 30 · Findlaw Tarnished 20
    Lakers' Jordan Hill Charged with Choking Girlfriend
    Los Angeles Lakers forward Jordan Hill allegedly choked and assaulted his girlfriend during an argument just weeks before he was traded to LA, Houston's KTRK-TV reports. Hill, who was playing for the (...)
  • April 27 · Findlaw Tarnished 20
    Delmon Young Arrested for Assault After Anti-Semitic Rant
    Detroit Tigers outfielder Delmon Young was arrested early Friday for allegedly shoving a man to the ground after shouting an anti-Semitic slur at another man outside a New York City hotel. Young, 26, (...)
  • April 26 · Findlaw Tarnished 20
    Olympic Athletes Spitz, Louganis Sue Samsung Over 'Genome' Facebook App
    With the Summer Olympics just three months away, some legendary Olympic athletes are suing Samsung over an Olympics-related Facebook app. Samsung's "Olympic Genome Project" app allows Facebook users t (...)
  • April 24 · Findlaw Tarnished 20
    Saints Eavesdropping: GM Mickey Loomis Had Illegal Wiretap
    New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis had access to an electronic eavesdropping device that tapped into opposing coaches' communications at the Superdome, sources told ESPN. If Loomis used (...)
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  • May 18 · FIndlaw Top Headlines
    Why the State Had to Disclose Zimmerman Docs
    The special prosecutor in the Trayvon Martin murder case publicly released more than 180 pages of documents Thursday, more than a month after accused murderer George Zimmerman's defense team requested (...)
  • May 18 · FIndlaw Top Headlines
    Mila Kunis Stalker Waited Outside Her Gym, Broke Into Her Condo
    A man previously arrested for stalking actress Mila Kunis has been arrested again for stalking her. Apparently, he just can't get enough. Stuart Lynn Dunn, 27, has been charged with stalking and viola (...)
  • May 18 · FIndlaw Top Headlines
    Man with Amputated Penis Sues for Medical Malpractice
    A former Florida man who had his penis amputated is suing for medical malpractice. Enrique Milla claims he went to doctors for elective penile implant surgery. The procedure was to correct his erectil (...)
  • May 18 · FIndlaw Top Headlines
    CA Patient Jailed for Not Taking His Meds
    Can you be arrested for not taking medication? If you answered in the negative, you'd be wrong. California health officials have petitioned for the arrest and prosecution of Armando Rodriguez, a Stock (...)
  • May 18 · FIndlaw Top Headlines
    How to Decode Nonprofit Legal Jargon
    If you're thinking of starting a nonprofit tax-exempt entity, you'll likely know that there's quite a bit of research involved. Once you start digging, you'll come across words that might make absolut (...)
  • May 18 · FIndlaw Top Headlines
    Parents Can Be Arrested for Drunk Teen Parties
    If you don't think you're responsible for underage drinking in your home, think again. Social host laws impose liability for drunk teens. In many jurisdictions, you're required to supervise any minors (...)
  • May 17 · FIndlaw Top Headlines
    Roger Goodell Sued for Defamation by Saints' Jon Vilma
    We all knew the Saints bounty scandal would lead to a lawsuit or two, but few expected New Orleans linebacker Jonathan Vilma to sue NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell for defamation. The suspended player (...)
  • May 17 · FIndlaw Top Headlines
    HBO 'Johnny Bananas' Lawsuit Over 'Entourage' Character Dismissed
    A New York judge has dismissed the "Johnny Bananas" lawsuit brought by MTV reality star John Devenanzio. Nicknamed Johnny Bananas, he had alleged that HBO's Entourage improperly gave his name to a fak (...)
  • May 17 · FIndlaw Top Headlines
    Can Travolta Sexual Battery Lawsuit Be Re-Filed in Another Court?
    John Travolta's accusers may not be done with the "Pulp Fiction" star just yet. Headline-seeking attorney Gloria Allred has confirmed that she's been hired and there may be a new legal action filed ag (...)
  • May 17 · FIndlaw Top Headlines
    OSU's Andrew Sweat Picks Law School Over the NFL
    Ex-Ohio State linebacker Andrew Sweat is giving up on his tryout with the NFL's Cleveland Browns, and will instead tackle the rigors of law school. The reason: fears about the effects of concussions. (...)
  • May 17 · FIndlaw Top Headlines
    Nick Stahl Missing: 'Terminator 3' Actor May Have Frequented Skid Row
    Is Terminator 3 actor Nick Stahl missing? His wife, Rose Murphy, thinks so. The Los Angeles Police Department has confirmed that Murphy filed a missing person report on Monday. She last saw the 32-yea (...)
  • May 17 · FIndlaw Top Headlines
    Stand Your Ground Defense Denied in FL Vet's Killing
    Florida's "Stand Your Ground" law cannot be used by a senior citizen accused of manslaughter in the 2010 killing of an unarmed Air Force veteran, a judge has ruled. Trevor Dooley, then 69, admits shoo (...)
  • May 17 · FIndlaw Top Headlines
    5 Things Everyone Should Know About Their Will
    Guest post by Jennifer K. Halford, Esq. Every time I meet with a client to discuss an estate plan I am reminded that no one likes to think about what will happen after they have passed away. It is unp (...)
  • May 17 · FIndlaw Top Headlines
    You Should Download FindLaw's Free Guide to Hiring
    Are you planning on hiring some new employees? There's a lot to consider besides qualifications these days. Chief among them is your own potential legal exposure. But don't worry. FindLaw is here to h (...)
  • May 17 · FIndlaw Top Headlines
    Lawyer Couple Get 0K Over NYPD False Arrest
    New York City has agreed to pay Michael Warren and his wife Evelyn 0,000 to settle accusations of police brutality and wrongful arrest. The couple, both civil rights attorneys, alleged they were as (...)
  • May 17 · FIndlaw Top Headlines
    More US Women Paying Child Support, Alimony
    The glass ceiling for women may finally be shattering, but not in the way you may think. A new survey indicates that more American women are now paying alimony and child support to their ex-spouses, R (...)
  • May 17 · FIndlaw Top Headlines
    NY Mom Sent Death Threats to Little League Coach
    For sme mothers, theirdedication to their children has no bounds. A New York mom who sent death threats after her son was excluded from a Little League travel team has been sentenced to 60 days in jai (...)
  • May 17 · FIndlaw Top Headlines
    How to (Legally) Start a Homemade Food Business
    When it comes to food, many people usually have one specialty they believe they make better than anyone else. But making the jump to selling it isn't as easy as just having a good product. Whether it' (...)
  • May 16 · FIndlaw Top Headlines
    Ex-Syracuse Coach Bernie Fine's Wife to Sue ESPN for Libel
    The wife of former Syracuse basketball coach Bernie Fine is set to sue ESPN over an allegedly doctored audio recording that she says smeared her "as a monster." Laurie Fine announced her intention to (...)
  • May 16 · FIndlaw Top Headlines
    Skechers Shape-up's Ads Made Deceptive, False Claims
    Did you buy a pair of Skechers Shape-up toning shoes? If so, get ready for a refund. The shoe company has agreed to a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission, which accused the company of making (...)
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  • October 04 · Guns and Patriots
    Fast and Furious II
      Digging deeper into the Fast and Furious cover-up reveals initial blame at the US Department of State, direction from the Department of Justice, and a finish at the mercy of a Congressional rev (...)
  • October 04 · Guns and Patriots
    Federalist No. 8: The Consequences of Hostilities Between the States
    New York PacketTuesday, November 20, 1787 To the People of the State of New York:ASSUMING it therefore as an established truth that the several States, in case of disunion, or such combinations of the (...)
  • October 04 · Guns and Patriots
    Four House Anti-Gun Bills, Part 2 of 4
    Last week we looked at four controversial Senate Bills for anti-gun activists to enjoy and pro-gun activists to abhor. This week, we present four bills anti-gun activists will love in the House. (...)
  • October 04 · Guns and Patriots
    Guns & Patriots Podcast Episode 17
    Listen Guns & Patriots Podcast Episode 17 with G&P editor Neil W. McCabe and Brian H. Darling, a senior fellow at the Heritage Foundation as they discuss the Capitol Hill developments. McCabe (...)
  • October 04 · Guns and Patriots
    Medal of Honor Roll Call: George Gibson McMurtry
    George Gibson McMurtry Rank and organization: Captain, U.S. Army, 308th Infantry, 77th Division. Place and date: Charlevaux, in the forest of Argonne, France, 2-October 8, 1918. Entered service at: Ne (...)
  • October 04 · Guns and Patriots
    Review: Charter Arms Bulldog
    The .44 Special revolver has always been one of those great guns for which I have held a special affinity.  It is a relatively mild shooting cartridge that throws a big chunk of lead downrange.&n (...)
  • October 04 · Guns and Patriots
    The Last Jump: Chapter Fourteen
    The Last Jump“Remember upon the conduct of each depends the fate of all.”Alexander the Great (356 BC - 323 BC)“Can I help you, ma’am?”  The sentry at the gate was a (...)
  • October 01 · Guns and Patriots
    Marijuana Terrorism War on US Public Lands
    It’s a jungle out there—M14 pointing way through a Mexican Cartel marijuana field in California. Pearl Harbor and 9/11 remind the United States not only of how we can be caught with our pa (...)
  • September 29 · Guns and Patriots
    Common Sense: Friends and Enemies
    Afghan insurgent loyal to warlord Jalaluddin Haqqani WASHINGTON — When the U.S. State Department announced this week that it finally is going to designate the Haqqani network as a foreign terro (...)
  • September 28 · Guns and Patriots
    Protect the Second Amendment: Teach a Child to Shoot
    What our young learn from us they will carry with them the rest of their lives. (...)