A patron parks in a lot that appears to be owned by the restaurant he is visiting. He arrives at the hostess station and is informed that he has parked in the lot of the business next door. The patron immediately leaves and finds that his car is already hooked to the...
by Carol Thompson When an elderly person is placed in a nursing home or assisted community, the person signing them in is most often a spouse or family member. Because the experience can be traumatic for both the patient and the family, signing an agreement to...
by Carol Thompson Thousands of people default on student loans each year when multiple high payments catch up to them. Subscribe in iTunes Thousands of others try the best to avoid default by entering into income-driven repayment plans. While it seems like the key to...
by Carol Thompson A Central New York couple who made national news when they were sued by their homeowners association for parking a pickup truck in their driveway has moved out of state. According to Syracuse.com, David and Arna Orlando have moved from Manlius, NY to...
by Carol Thompson In a landmark ruling, an Idaho federal court struck down the State’s controversial “ag-gag” statute on federal constitutional grounds, holding that it violates the First Amendment and the Equal Protection Clause. This is the first ruling in the...
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...
by Carol Thompson The American Arbitration Association has revised the rules governing the construction industry, effective July 1, expanding the powers of the arbitrator and may alter traditional assumptions underlying the selection of arbitration as a dispute...
by Carol Thompson President Obama recently announced that the Department of Defense (DOD) is finalizing updated Military Lending Act rules that close harmful loopholes to better protect our troops and their families from financial abuse. For too long, predatory loans...
by Carol Thompson Three recent cases show that federal policy favoring arbitration is not absolute, according to Lexology. The controversy over arbitration has been brewing since early spring when the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a lengthy report...
by Carol Thompson When pet owners are charged with abuse the owners don’t always willingly give up their animals and when they do the pets are often placed in a kennel. Under a new program initiated by the Onondaga County, NY Bar Association, lawyers will be...
