By Geneva Perry, Esq., Promise Law We all have the power to make decisions about our lives, a concept known in legal circles as personal agency. But what does it mean to truly engage your [Read More…]
Many employers and HR departments became distraught when the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced its recent ruling to ban non-compete agreements for most U.S. workers. The FTC issued its Final Non-Compete Clause Rule on April [Read More…]
In an age where DIY projects can range from home renovations to personal finance management, the allure of creating your own will might seem like a practical, cost-saving solution. However, making your own will is [Read More…]
Punitive damages. This phrase often gets tossed out when someone is talking about suing someone. Compensatory damages are never enough; let’s go for punitive damages, also. Just the phrase, punitive damages, sounds serious — like a financial [Read More…]
By Joseph F. Verser and Jordan C. Heath, Heath, Old & Verser, P.L.C. Everyone has seen legal dramas where a mysterious person discreetly walks up to someone, asks his or her name, hands the person [Read More…]
Life is full of surprises. This is something that the pandemic drove home for all of us. It’s crazy to think about how fast our lives changed. Remember February 2020? Kids were in school. Employees [Read More…]
By Joseph F. Verser and Jordan C. Heath, Heath, Old & Verser, P.L.C. We must admit: This topic seems kind of shady. Writing a column about recording a conversation conjures up images from the Watergate [Read More…]
A blended family can be one of life’s chief joys. But unfortunately, many people marry (or re-marry) without ever taking the time to assess their estate plans and update them, which, given the enormity of the [Read More…]
The process of presenting an injury claim to an auto insurance company. Beware: Insurance adjusters can appear out of a tailpipe after a car crash. They will offer money — sometimes several thousands of dollars — and offer to [Read More…]
Estate administration is the last thing you want to deal with after the loss of a spouse. The spouse’s death is not just a significant trauma, it also requires the surviving spouse to make several [Read More…]
I receive phone calls several times a year from people who begin: “I bought a house last year with my girlfriend; we broke up, and now I need to take her name off the deed.” How [Read More…]
I’ve been practicing as a family law attorney for 12 years and have worked in the family law field for more than 20 years. My practice primarily focuses on the areas of custody, visitation, adoption, [Read More…]
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