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Man acquitted due to insanity in stolen necklace case spends four decades in mental hospital

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/02/14

Franklin Frye was dispatched to a mental hospital in 1971 after a not-guilty-by-insanity verdict in the case of a stolen necklace valued at about $20. Since then he has sought his release several times; his 2008 motion was never acted on.

Financial problems, considering bankruptcy, feeling hopeless? Listen to Pete Seeger.

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/02/14

Pete Seeger, America's legendary folk singer and activist, died recently at age 94, leaving a legacy of song and hope. Arlo Guthrie, son of Woody Guthrie and a great folk singer in his own right, said of Pete Seeger, "He would just wave his hand, and...

Seven-minute decisions must be made in this immigration court

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/02/14

The docket is so crowded in an Arlington, Va., immigration court that the judge had only seven minutes per case, on average, to make his decisions one recent morning.

Little League coach who sued player over torn tendon says he will drop suit after an apology

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/02/14

A California Little League coach who sued the league and a player over his torn tendon says he would drop the suit if the youth apologizes for causing his injury.

Wife of lawyer who sued over raid on home collapses at courthouse and dies

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/02/14

A woman collapsed at a California courthouse and died on Friday, and her husband’s lawyer is blaming stress over his arrest and a raid on their home.

Is It Legal to Keep Groundhogs as Pets?

By EsqSocial Corporation 02/02/14

Are groundhogs legal as pets? Not that the movie "Caddyshack" would lead you to believe that groundhogs aren't adorable, but each state has its own specific laws about what kind of rodents you can legally possess as pets.

When it’s Time to Fire Your Retirement Plan Providers

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/02/14

Whether it’s a business or personal relationship, we start with the best of intentions that it will last a long time. Unfortunately, some relationships need to end and you need to recognize it and the courage to end than rather prolong something that...

What to Do If Ex-Spouse Lies About Finances?

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/02/14

Sometimes, ex-spouses lie in court -- especially when it comes to money and assets. According to the National Endowment for Financial Education, nearly three in 10 Americans admit to financial deception with partners. For couples seeking a divorce, such deception can potentially be criminal.

These lawyers wind down with amped-up vacations

By EsqSocial Corporation 31/01/14

Bob Franco has built a career representing high-profile clients in bet-the-company cases, so it’s no surprise the Chicago litigator likes to maintain his adrenaline level, even on vacation.

Lawyer for former Christie loyalist contests NJ governor’s account in traffic-jam scandal

By EsqSocial Corporation 31/01/14

The plot has thickened in the New Jersey traffic-jam-scandal saga. Following Gov.

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