Why Does TSA Swab Your Hands in Airport Screening?

Hot legal news! Most of us are used to the TSA screening process at airports by now. No liquids over 3.4 ounces. Take out your laptops. Take off your shoes. Maybe go through that X-ray machine. And, every now and them, we get pulled aside for some extra attention. Sometimes that’s an…… FindLaw News – Top Stories https://ift.tt/2J5fmys

Top 5 Consumer Tips for Your Credit Report

Hot legal news! From applying for a job to residential leases to the security of your personal information, your credit report and credit score can impact almost all facets of your life. But many consumers don’t fully understand how these reports and scores are generated, who can access them and why, and…… FindLaw News – Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LGXLi2

FAQ About Cyber Insurance for Your Small Business

Hot legal news! Another news cycle, another malware story. With everyone from the biggest credit agencies to the smallest home businesses at risk for cybercrime, many small biz owners are reassessing their risk of being hacked. And while preventative measures are essential, they’re not always perfect — that’s where insurance comes in……. FindLaw News – Top Stories https://ift.tt/2J83ifO

Why Won’t Scott Baio Be Charged for Sexual Assault?

Hot legal news! Scott Baio may have played a children’s caretaker on TV, but one of his co-stars says he was a child molester in real life. However, despite the actress’s claims regarding Baio’s behavior, the “Charles in Charge” star will not be charged with any crime — at least not in this…… FindLaw News – Top Stories https://ift.tt/2snRKin

Court Tosses Domestic Violence Charges Against Niner Reuben Foster

Hot legal news! In February of this year, San Francisco 49ers linebacker Reuben Foster was arrested on charges of domestic violence, threats, and possession of an assault weapon. And it didn’t take long for at least domestic charges to get resolved. A Santa Clara judge dismissed those charges last week, after ruling…… FindLaw News – Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xvP2w7

State Rape Kit Laws Overview

Hot legal news! Whether to solve the crime in the first instance, or to exonerate an innocent person, there are many reasons to fully process rape kits as quickly as possible. And while there is some federal funding set aside to address the enormous backlog of unprocessed sexual assault kits nationwide, the…… FindLaw News – Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JfYFUt

Police Can’t Search Car in Driveway Without Warrant

Hot legal news! Most of us are familiar enough with the general warrant requirement. From seeing cops on TV bang on a front door yelling, “Open up, we have a warrant,” to Jay-Z advising officers, somewhat incorrectly, “Well, my glove compartment is locked, so is the trunk and the back, And I…… FindLaw News – Top Stories https://ift.tt/2L6JJ8j

When Is It Too Late to File for Unemployment?

Hot legal news! Getting laid off is no picnic. While you have a lot more time on your hands, you can have a lot less dough in your wallet and a lot less certainly about your future employment and financial security. In an effort to aid former employees with their sudden loss…… FindLaw News – Top Stories https://ift.tt/2H24TSK

Can Pregnant Inmates Be Forced to Give Birth in Jail?

Hot legal news! Childbirth is stressful. And it’s really, really hard. Sure, the experience is also other-worldly miraculous, but between the pain and the uncertainty, pretty much every woman wants to get it over with as quickly as possible to meet that tiny baby who’s been breakdancing inside her for months. But as…… FindLaw News – Top Stories https://ift.tt/2si5YBc

When to Hire an IP Attorney

Hot legal news! Between patent trolls, corporate and espionage, and employees taking your ideas with them as they walk out the door, there are myriad reasons to protect your intellectual property as a small business owner. But you entrepreneurs are a curious breed, so confident in your ability to do anything and…… FindLaw News – Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xq4bPx