A California woman is suing the city of Santa Monica for $1.7 billion, claiming radiation from the new “smart” parking meters is making her sick.
SillySuits – The Hot Seat
The Dallas Cowboys and owner Jerry Jones are facing a lawsuit from a fan that suffered third degree burns on her buttocks while sitting on a black, marble bench outside the stadium on a very hot day.
SillySuits – Popcorn Lung
Colorado man wins $7 million blaming illness (“popcorn lung”) on inhaling microwave popcorn fumes. The Plaintiff had a two bag-a-day habit for years.
Statute of Limitations and Debt Collection
The general concept of a statute of limitations is well known to the public. Most people are aware that there is a set time period after the occurrence of an injury during which you can file a lawsuit against a person for recovery of damages from that injury. The same goes for prosecution of criminal […]
Judgment Creditors and Bankruptcy
So you’ve won your day in court and obtained a money judgment against a defendant. You’ve called the local sheriff and begun an execution of your judgment in order to secure payment of your debt. Just as you begin to think of how much you can collect, you find out that the defendant has filed […]
Why Under the Table Costs More
A common misconception about business is that paying someone in cash under the table is a great way to save money. This is, however, risky and costly to your business. In this article, we’ll illustrate why. Let’s say you’re an LLC with pass through taxation. Let’s also say you’re the sole owner of the company […]
DIY: Step by Step LLC Formation
We live in a DIY society, where everyone has some sort of do-it-yourself project going on somewhere. We find that when it comes to setting up your business, this still holds true. A lot of people we work with are setting up their own business structures with limited setback. Especially if you’re on your own […]
DIY: EIN Application
Only after your Articles of Organization are accepted by the Secretary of State, the next step in the company startup process is to apply for an Employee Identification Number (EIN) from the IRS. Filing for an EIN is a fairly simple process that takes about 5 minutes to complete. The IRS has made a question […]
Essential Elements of a Contract
In order for a contract to be valid and enforceable, certain elements must be met. The rule on this is actually different for sale of goods versus the sale of services, so this article focuses on services. The differences are subtle and will be noted. Also, it should be noted that just because a contract […]