We’ve all seen it (and maybe even done it ourselves): talking on a cellphone while driving. A majority of Americans say using your cellphone while driving is ok, as long as it is being used in hands-free mode. That’s the finding of a new survey from FindLaw.com, the most popular free legal information website. Fourteen …
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Red light cameras supported by a majority of people, says FindLaw survey
The hottest issue on election ballots last month, wasn’t taxes or immigration. Voters in Cleveland voted to ban so-called red light cameras that capture motorists illegally crossing intersections during red lights. Cleveland joins several other municipalities and states that ban red light cameras. Opponents says red light cameras aren’t proven to increase safety and may simply be a …
- December 17, 2014
- Leonard Lee
Americans invent, but don’t act on it, says FindLaw.com survey
Have you ever dreamed about coming up with the next Pet Rock® or Snuggie®? It turns out that many of us have come up with ideas for new products and inventions, but very few of us act on it, according to a new survey by FindLaw.com. The FindLaw.com survey found that one-third of Americans (32 …
- November 6, 2014
- Susan Martin
One-third of Americans have had their identity stolen
One-third (29 percent) of American adults say they have had their identity stolen, according to a new national survey by FindLaw.com. Approximately ten percent of Americans report having their identity stolen more than once. According to the FindLaw.com survey, the commonly reported types of identity theft are: Credit card lost or stolen: 11% Stolen by online …
- October 23, 2014
- Susan Martin
June podcast: A courtroom brawl, Slenderman and technology trends
In this month’s Legal Current podcast, we cover: -Legal news: A courtroom brawl in Brevard County, Florida -Legal trends & insights: Can Eric Knudsen, the creator of the fictional character Slenderman, be held civilly liable for the recent violence suffered by the young victim of a stabbing attack in Waukesha, Wisconsin? -News from Thomson Reuters: …
- July 1, 2014
- Susan Martin
Americans hate airline fees, but don’t want higher ticket prices
Summer travel season is now in high gear, but as travelers board their flights, they encounter dozens of fees for everything from checking their luggage to extra legroom. A new FindLaw.com survey finds a whopping 84 percent of Americans say they dislike airline fees and support the statement that “airlines are nickel-and-diming passengers.” Only thirteen …
- June 17, 2014
- Leonard Lee
States take the lead on e-cigarette legislation, according to WestlawNext
On the heels of today’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed rules for electronic cigarettes, also known as e-cigarettes, 46 states have already proposed or enacted legislation related to e-cigarettes, according to data found on WestlawNext, the leading online legal research service. Of those states, at least 20 have proposed or enacted legislation that includes …
- April 24, 2014
- Alex Cook
Threats to profitability and opportunities for growth: A survey amongst the UK’s top 100 law firms
What do finance directors view as the most significant threats to commercial law firms’ profitability in the year ahead, and conversely, what are the key areas of growth? Thomson Reuters recently posed these questions, among others, to finance directors at some of the top 100 law firms in the UK in an annual survey. The …
- April 24, 2014
- Paul Sandell
FindLaw survey: Internet is now the most popular way to find a lawyer
Long gone are the days of flipping through the Yellow Pages to find an attorney. According to a new survey by FindLaw.com, consumers are most likely to turn to the Internet to find and research a lawyer before hiring them. Thirty-eight percent of people surveyed said they would use the Internet to help them find …
- April 18, 2014
- Susan Martin
FindLaw survey finds Americans support mandatory sick leave laws
Next month, New York City will become the latest city to require mandatory sick leave for private employers. Ever since San Francisco became the first city to implement such an ordinance in 2007, several cities and states have adopted similar measures. A new FindLaw survey found that seventy-one percent of Americans say they support such measures, while …
- March 13, 2014
- Leonard Lee