Website Terms of Use

The terms for using websites, often taking the form of legalese to which many users pay little attention, are more important than they are interesting to read. The terms restrict how the public can use a website to obtain information, purchase goods and services, or take part in web-based social networking. Largely because of the … Read more

Spring 2009 Report from Counsel now Available!

“Employers and Job References” informs readers about increasing litigation over job references (both negative and positive). “No-Show Mover Must Make Mortgage Payments” reviews recent decisions by courts regarding the application of the Carmack Amendment to the failure of a moving company to pick up belongings and damages caused. “Economic Loss Rule Bars Misrepresentation Claim” describes … Read more

Estate Planning: A Gift of Debt

If you inherit property, of course you should be grateful and count your blessings. Still, consider the possibility that the gift may come with a big string attached–a debt linked to the property, such as is particularly common with real estate or a car. In that event, the question arises as to whether the debt … Read more