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- Thu, 17 May 2012 20:57:16 +0000: Can Travolta Sexual Battery Lawsuit Be Re-Filed in Another Court? - Celebrity Justice
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 against the actor. This plaintiff (known only... - Thu, 17 May 2012 20:10:21 +0000: HBO 'Johnny Bananas' Lawsuit Over 'Entourage' Character Dismissed - Celebrity Justice
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 fake cartoon gorilla played by Kevin Dillon's character.... - Thu, 17 May 2012 19:15:06 +0000: Nick Stahl Missing: 'Terminator 3' Actor May Have Frequented Skid Row - Celebrity Justice
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-year-old actor on May 9. That's nearly... - Tue, 15 May 2012 17:01:49 +0000: Bret Michaels Settles Head Banging Lawsuit vs. Tony Awards - Celebrity Justice
Rocker Bret Michaels has settled his lawsuit against organizers of the Tony Awards. The Poison frontman filed the suit after being hit by a piece of scenery during the 2009 awards show, the Los Angeles Times reports. Michaels had just... - Mon, 14 May 2012 22:11:49 +0000: Mystikal Jailed for Domestic Violence. Again. - Celebrity Justice
Rapper Mystikal just checked into a Louisiana jail to serve out the remainder of his 90-day sentence, TMZ reports. The punishment stemmed from a domestic violence charge back in February. Mystikal (real name Michael Tyler) was arrested in Baton Rouge...
TECH LAW
- Thu, 17 May 2012 12:04:36 +0000: Apple Defends Siri's Performance in Motion to Dismiss - Technologist
The Apple iPhone's Siri may not work exactly like it does on TV, but it's still "cutting edge," the company asserts in a motion to dismiss a class action lawsuit. The suit by unhappy iPhone 4 users alleges false advertising...
Continue reading this article, and get more legal technology news and information, at FindLaw.com. - Wed, 16 May 2012 11:59:54 +0000: The Best Browser Extensions to Optimize Slow Law Firm Computers - Technologist
Let's face it, your law firm's technology isn't always on the cutting edge. Optimizing your productivity on slow computers can be tough. But one of the best ways to get the most out of your dated hardware is with internet...
Continue reading this article, and get more legal technology news and information, at FindLaw.com. - Tue, 15 May 2012 13:02:49 +0000: Should Lawyers Switch to a Windows Phone? - Technologist
With Windows 8's release looming ever closer, Microsoft appears poised to take on Apple and Google head on. However, it's sea change may be Windows Phone. But should lawyers make the switch? It might seem far-fetched, but the proposed changes...
Continue reading this article, and get more legal technology news and information, at FindLaw.com. - Tue, 15 May 2012 12:02:21 +0000: London 2012 Creates Olympic Challenge for IT Security - Technologist
FindLaw columnist Eric Sinrod writes regularly in this section on legal developments surrounding technology and the Internet. The London Olympics are set to begin in about 10 weeks' time. And as the excitement and pageantry build, concern also is growing...
Continue reading this article, and get more legal technology news and information, at FindLaw.com. - Mon, 14 May 2012 11:55:54 +0000: Facebook Co-Creator Eduardo Saverin Renounces US Citizenship Before IPO - Technologist
Why did Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin renounce his U.S. citizenship? The answer to this question was the subject of much speculation on Friday, when news broke that the Brazilian-born tech investor renounced his U.S. citizenship back in September. It was...
Continue reading this article, and get more legal technology news and information, at FindLaw.com.
LAW AND LIFE
- Thu, 17 May 2012 15:40:24 +0000: 5 Things Everyone Should Know About Their Will - Law and Daily Life
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 unpleasant... - Thu, 17 May 2012 13:03:32 +0000: More US Women Paying Child Support, Alimony - Law and Daily Life
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, Reuters reports. The survey was... - Wed, 16 May 2012 13:01:36 +0000: Dog Custody Battle Has Cost NY Man $60K in Legal Fees - Law and Daily Life
Talk about dedication to your pooch. New Yorker Craig Dershowitz has spent more than $60,000 on a dog custody battle, The Washington Post reports. Dershowitz, 34, is embroiled in a legal fight with his ex-girlfriend, Sarah Brega, over Knuckles the... - Wed, 16 May 2012 12:05:58 +0000: Texting While Walking Legal in NJ, Jaywalking Is Not - Law and Daily Life
Texting while walking is illegal! Or at least the news media recently implied it was in the town of Fort Lee, New Jersey. But that isn't so, according to Police Chief Thomas Ripoli.The chief says his officers aren't ticketing residents... - Tue, 15 May 2012 15:57:51 +0000: FindLaw's Free Legal Guide to Applying for a Job - Law and Daily Life
No one likes the process of applying for a job. There's no real guide on how to find work. The search alone can wear people down and writing cover letters is no picnic. But what about your legal rights? It's...