When you are creating an estate plan, you may want to make medical decisions in advance. You can do this with a living will, which is a type of advance directive. For instance, you could write in the living will that you do not want to be resuscitated or kept on life-support. These are very common stipulations with people who are concerned about...
Ever since you founded your company, it has been your top priority. You want to set things up so that your company is in the best possible position for future success. One potential problem that you foresee is that employees may quit unexpectedly, leaving you without the necessary workforce. As a result, you want to require that all employees...
Blowouts can happen to a tire at any time of year, but the heat of summer can make them more likely. The heat of a tire can rise due to it being in contact with a very hot road surface. As the tire heats up, the pressure increases, perhaps to the point where the tire overinflates and explodes. Semi-trucks have many more tires than most vehicles,...
This summer will be many young drivers’ first chance to spend considerable time in their cars. Whether they just got their license or did so months ago, the long days combined with good weather and the time off from school make it a prime opportunity to explore. Unfortunately, this is also the period when fatal crashes involving teen drivers are...
As a new parent, you are likely aware of the numerous expenses that come with parenthood, from diapers and daycare to their eventual extracurricular activities and education. But have you stopped to consider how you will ensure your child’s financial security if you are no longer around to provide for them? Raising a child is a significant...
Employers bringing in new talent have many issues to consider. They need to select the right candidate for an open position and then negotiate appropriate contract terms with that professional. They may need to provide certain accommodations or offer specialized training. Exactly what supports a company must provide and what laws it must conform...
Finding the right home in an area you like that is within your budget can be challenging. Once you find one, you might want to rush ahead and secure the property before someone else takes it. Take care not to get into a deal you cannot back out of if the property turns out to be worse than you think. This is where contingency clauses can help....
Field sobriety tests, such as the walk-and-turn test or the one-leg stand test, have been used by police officers for years. Officers will often have drivers perform these tests if they suspect that the drivers are under the influence. A driver who fails a field sobriety test may be arrested and given a breath test. However, there are many...
When you look at specific examples of how people get distracted behind the wheel, they are nearly endless. One driver is distracted by a phone call while another is reading a text message. Still another driver is distracted by their children in the back seat, and the driver behind them is generally lost in thought, thinking about work or daily...
Employers have long used their contracts with workers as a way to mitigate the risk of hiring a new employee. Non-compete agreements have been popular contract inclusions for years. They allow businesses to prevent a current employee from directly competing with the organization shortly after leaving their position. Non-compete agreements...
