The Obamacare oxymoron

The Obamacare oxymoron

You can’t afford to pay for healthcare, but you’ll have to pay us. That’s us, as in the US government. It’s hard to wrap one’s head around the Obamacare * penalty for not having health insurance. Those who can’t afford to buy...
The scales of justice in arbitration

The scales of justice in arbitration

The New York Times once again has pointed out the atrocity of arbitration. The most recent story, published Dec. 22, tells of a man who was sued over an old debt, yet was blocked from suing back. According to the Times, “Clifford Cain Jr., a retired electrician...
Homeowners Associations: The good, the bad and the very bad

Homeowners Associations: The good, the bad and the very bad

Before purchasing a home in a community governed by a Homeowners Association (HOA) it’s wise to know every covenant and restriction before signing on the dotted line. HOAs can be a good thing for those interested in living in a restricted area, for example, not having...
Lawyer gets creative with defamation lawsuit

Lawyer gets creative with defamation lawsuit

by Editorial Staff Defamation is hard to prove.  While it can be easy to show a derogatory comment was made, it’s not so easy to prove the comment was made with actual malice and even harder to prove the comment caused actual damage. Most often the law...