Reminder: Estimated Tax Payments due Jan. 17 (for self employed persons, etc.)

January 13, 2012

For all you estimated tax filers, here’s a friendly reminder that your next payment (using Form 1040-ES) is due next Tuesday, January 17, 2012.  (The ordinary deadline of the 15th is extended because the 15th falls on a Sunday, and the next day is the MLK holiday which is also a postal holiday.) NOTE:  Estimated taxes [...]

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Law FAQ: What is Digital Estate Planning?

January 12, 2012

Death in the digital age is a lot more complicated than it used to be.  In the past, it was easy to search paper records and watch the mail for bills and account statements to gather information about an estate.  It’s not so easy today.  Now many, if not all, records are filed or transmitted [...]

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Texting while driving… some practical solutions

January 9, 2012

Every cell phone owner has repeatedly heard about the dangers of texting while driving, yet texting continues to be one of the major contributing factors in vehicle accidents.  Here are some eye-opening facts that show the true dangers of texting while driving: Five seconds is the average time your eyes are off the road while [...]

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25 Documents to have before you die

January 5, 2012

I ran across this Wall Street Journal list today and am reminded of how important it is to get certain life affairs in order.  The start of the new year is as good of a time as any.  Number one on their list should come as no surprise.  An original will is the most important document [...]

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Law Talk Series: The Legal Issues in the Sandusky-Penn State Saga

January 4, 2012

I regularly follow the Litigation & Trial Blog of Pennsylvania lawyer Max Kennerly.  He frequently provides tips and discusses legal issues relevant to the work of trial lawyers. Being on the ground there in Pennsylvania, Mr. Kennerly is uniquely positioned to follow and explain the Pennsylvania law applicable to the various civil and criminal aspects [...]

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Small Business Tip 2012: Be careful when signing a Credit App for your company or you may be personally liable!

January 3, 2012

Most small business vendors and suppliers require a company officer to sign a Commercial Credit Application/Agreement to buy goods and supplies on account. Watch out, though! Carefully examine the language of the Application/Agreement or you may find yourself personally liable for the debt even if you don’t have any ownership in the company! The Tennessee [...]

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Law FAQ: I bought a car yesterday but now think I made a bad decision. I have 3 days to get my money back, right?

December 19, 2011

No.  There is no “cooling off” period in Tennessee that gives you the right to back out of a car purchase simply because you’ve had a change of heart. Of course, if the Dealer offers a return policy – i.e. a money-back guarantee or a “return with no questions asked” policy – then you may [...]

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Law FAQ: What is a deposition?

December 16, 2011

A deposition is similar to a witness testifying in court, except that it occurs in an out-of-court setting.  A witness at a deposition is referred to as the “deponent.”  Typically, a deposition will take place in a lawyer’s conference room, although I have personally been involved in depositions that took place in homes, hospitals, and [...]

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