Yearly Archives: 2006
Latin Lovers 2001
Article I, Section 10 of our Constitution declares that “no…ex post facto law shall be passed.” Literally, the phrase means “after the fact”; the doctrine prohibiting the passage of ex post facto laws generally applies to criminal laws which, after an act has been committed,… Continue reading
Real Estate Closings
We sometimes receive calls from clients asking whether they should have legal representation at a “routine” real estate closing. Our answer is almost always yes. Why? Would you drive your car without liability insurance? Would you allow your homeowners’ coverage to lapse? Obviously you would… Continue reading
Marty Eckard Retires
Marty Eckard Retires Although she had let us know several months ago that she was giving serious thought to retirement after being our Controller/Office Manager since 1978, when Marty Eckard made it official in May, we all experienced a time of sadness. Given her energy… Continue reading
Other Changes . . .
Karen Peterson, Kevin’s former secretary, takes over for Marty Eckard — big shoes to fill, but Karen is no doubt up to the task. Wish her well. Kay Washkalavitch moves over to cover Kevin’s secretarial needs. Kay is a “pro” with many years of valuable… Continue reading
Security Interests Revisited
Several years ago we did an article on security interests where we recommended that creditors and sellers of goods consider obtaining a security interest in specific goods or other property to protect themselves in the event of a default by a customer. In the case… Continue reading
No Time Like the Present
This article has more of a personal touch because the subject is something that I have been dealing with recently: care of an elderly relative in failing health, and the things that can be done to make the process bearable. Apart from the multitude of… Continue reading
Employment Discrimination: Employee/Employer Perspectives
Whether you are an employer or an employee, there may come a day when you are required to interact with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). This article will discuss some basic information about employment discrimination and certain policies and procedures of the EEOC. The… Continue reading
Easements and Licenses
Suppose you grant your next-door-neighbor permission to erect a fence across the property line on your property in order to accommodate a tree growing on the property line. Or suppose a landowner allows another landowner to use a private road across his property in order… Continue reading
Your Deposition — Be Prepared
If you or your business is involved in any sort of civil litigation, whether it is a basic collection case or a complex personal injury action, there is strong possibility that you will be required to give a deposition. A deposition is an opportunity for… Continue reading
Latin Lovers
Sometimes courts issue orders, especially injunctions, which require the litigants to maintain the status quo. Literally, the phrase means to maintain the existing state of things at any given moment. For example, if a court enters an injunction requiring a landowner, threatening to install a… Continue reading