Category: Newsletters
Law Update Turns 7
As we come to the end of 2001 we complete our 36th issue of the BBC&B Law Update, marking six years of publication. Literally hundreds of articles have come between these pages, and it is our hope that some of them have been helpful and… Continue reading
Made in USA?
In light of recent world events, there has been a surge in patriotism. As a part of that, more people are looking for the “Made in the USA” label. But what are you getting when you see that label? The Federal Trade Commission has the… Continue reading
Fence Law
If a fence dividing two properties is damaged, must both land owners pay for the repairs? In the past, when farms were more prevalent, the Fence Law was enacted to require the erection and maintenance of division fences. The purpose for the Fence Law was… Continue reading
Venue
We sometimes hear in the news that the attorneys in a high profile case are seeking a “change of venue” for one reason or another. What is the significance of such a move? Essentially, venue is just another word for place. In the legal context… Continue reading
When A Tree Falls…
When a tree falls on your property, who is responsible for the damage? The answer most good attorneys would give is: “It depends.” In a recent case, a homeowner sued his homeowner’s association for damages to his property when a tree from the common area… Continue reading
What is the Work-At-Home Scam?
With the recent economic woes, more people may be considering calling those numbers you see everywhere (including stapled to telephone poles) promising big bucks for working at home. Even if you never considered calling, you no doubt wondered what they were about. Most if not… Continue reading
Latin Lovers
Contractual disputes often boil down to the question of whether the parties actually had a contract in the first place. This is especially true in the case of oral contracts for the performance of labor or services. While a court may indeed find that the… Continue reading
International Adoptions
There is a growing trend in America for couples seeking to adopt children to look beyond our nation’s borders. Last year, U.S. couples adopted roughly 5,000 children from China, 4,000 children from Russia, and 1,700 from South Korea. International adoptions are done primarily through international… Continue reading
Soft Money/Soft Heads?
If you think that “soft” money is made of paper and “hard” money is made of metal, think again. Financing in American political campaigns involves money spent on direct contributions (hard money) to candidates running for federal offices and those made indirectly (soft money) to… Continue reading