61 percent of IRS employees who violated tax laws got to keep their jobs, report says
The Internal Revenue Service allowed 61 percent of its employees who violated tax laws to remain on the job, according to a report by the…
How Often Does This Happen?
Guy gets a new Social Security number because some other guy had been using the same number and messed up his credit.
Hoosier Daddy? Indiana Supreme Court Defers to Trial Court Forum Non Conveniens Decision
The imminent retirement of David Letterman sent our mind back to all those grim law school days that foreclosed any smiles until after midnight, when Letterman's velcro suit, random items…
Grumpy Cat and the Health Wonks
Steve Anderson hosted the Health Wonk Review this week at Medicare Resources, and it’s not to be missed. It features Grumpy Cat, but despite the grumpy theme, you might just…
It’s Fundamentally Dishonest (or is it?)
The new rule on fundamental dishonesty in personal injury actions came quietly into force on the 13th April under s57 of the Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015. Little has…
Five Nursing Students Killed, Three Others Injured After 18-Wheeler Fails To Reportedly Slow Down
Courtesy: WJCL-TV According to the Georgia State Patrol, five people were killed and three others injured last week after a semi caused a chain-reaction crash along I-16 near Savannah. Authorities…
Employee or Independent Contractor: A Distinction That Makes a Difference
05/06/2015 // San Francisco, CA, United States // Keller Grover LLP // Eric Grover // (press release) On the surface, it seems just a label: employee or independent contractor? But…
Study links Italian cement plants to higher cases of mesothelioma
A number of asbestos cement plants in Italy have been linked to clusters of mesothelioma victims across the country, according to the results of a new study. Those affected by…
Business Litigation Alert: "The Blue Bell Recall – How to Effectively Handle a Very Public Crisis"
Since the beginning of April, Blue Bell has been making headlines, and not for a new flavor of ice cream. The Texas-based ice cream giant decided to recall all products…
Statements Made in HOA Recall Election Campaign are Subject to Anti-SLAPP Protection
A Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation or “SLAPP” is a civil lawsuit brought to either prevent or punish another person for exercising their First Amendment right to petition the government…
Tech’s Next Big Legal Clash Will Be Over Selling Insurance – Wired
WiredTech's Next Big Legal Clash Will Be Over Selling InsuranceWiredIn just two short years, it's faced opposition from insurance industry regulators in Washington, Texas, Wisconsin, and Utah. While Zenefits has…
Illinois Supreme Court Appears Skeptical of Wrongful Death Claim Arising From Suicide
Earlier this month, the Illinois Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Turcios v. The DeBruler Company. Turcios poses a simple question: can a plaintiff state a claim for wrongful death…