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Five common mistakes in hiring and firing

Mistakes made in hiring and firing can be costly, which leads to attorney Ellen Frantz’s advice: hire slowly; fire fast. “If someone is not working out and you know it, make the decision rather than have that person hanging around for months. Things usually don’t get better; they usually get worse." Read More »


Employment at will has limitations

Employment at will allows an employer to fire a person for any (or no) reason. With no employment contract, employers can decide any time to let workers go Read More »


Six legal questions to ask before you get married

A lot of factors go into deciding whether to marry. In addition to love, lifelong commitment and companionship, you’re wise to also consider the practical side—including the legal aspects of a prospective tied knot. When it comes to legal questions, here are the top six you need to ask before you say "I do."  Read More »


Blurred lines: email and texting tangling work, personal time

Work time and personal time has blurred in recent years, especially with the handy access most people have to email and texting. It’s a trend that’s keeping many employees connected to work 24/7/365. Read More »


Divorce: who gets the dog?

It’s a question so common there’s a romantic comedy about it. Unfortunately when the question ‘who gets the dog’ arises in real life, there’s very little comedic about it Read More »


Independent contractors: taxation and liability most common issues

With almost one in ten people jobless in the U.S., unemployed workers are turning to independent contractor work, bringing new opportunities and challenges to American workplaces Read More »


Why so many robocalls when you're on the Do-Not-Call List?

Why are you getting so many robocalls when you're on the Do-Not-Call List? The answer is technology, according to attorney Peder Arneson. “With autodialers, companies can send out thousands of calls a minute and they don’t bother checking the No-Call List,” he said. “Not all are illegal.” Read More »


NBA Finals: Two legal moves that changed the sport & made some people rich

With the NBA Final just days away, basketball fans are awaiting the match-up between the Cavaliers and the Warriors. In the meantime: two legal stories behind the NBA—one that made some older people very rich and another that’s earning some kids right out of high school more in one year than some of us will ever accrue in a lifetime. Read More »


Buying or selling a house: what you need to know

If there's anything buyers and sellers of homes have in common it is a need to know their local housing market. “If it’s been a while since you’ve sold a house or looked at houses, you need to be familiar with prices in your market,” said attorney Greg Bonney. It's especially important if you move to a new area. Read More »


Four tips for protecting privacy in the smart phone age

Smart phone technology has vastly changed the way we live. We can communicate with others in seconds, find directions to out-of-the-way places, take, post selfies to our favorite social platforms and so much more. But the technology has also endangered privacy in ways that would have been difficult for most of us to imagine, even as recently as five years ago. Read More »


Underage drinking could cost parents

If you have a teenager, chances are you’re gearing up for prom and graduation season.  But if alcohol becomes part of those special events, both you and your teen stand to get in serious legal trouble. Read More »


At times, guardianship may be needed

Even with financial and healthcare powers of attorney, there may be times when a court-ordered guardianship is needed for individuals unable to make decisions for themselves. Read More »


Is obesity covered by the Americans With Disabilities Act?

I’ve heard that obesity is now covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Is this true?  Read More »


Many factors involved in successful personal injury cases

Decisions in personal injury cases come down to negligence, how it’s defined and whether you can prove it.   Read More »


Thousands of reasons to purchase "Underinsured Insurance"

The good news after your car accident is that the other drivers in insured. Whew!? Read More »