Long arm statutes permit a court in a particular state to bring within its jurisdictional reach nonresident persons who, by their actions, have had at least such “minimum contacts” with the forum state that it is fair and just to … Continue reading
A Lawyer Headstone
LAWYER JOKE #1
A woman and her little girl were visiting the grave of the little girl’s grandmother. On their way through the cemetery going back to the car, the little girl asked, “Mommy, do they ever bury two people in the same … Continue reading
Taxes on Gambling Winnings
Hitting the jackpot while gambling may feel a lot more like manna from heaven than remuneration for a good day’s work, but as far as the government is concerned, those winnings might as well be wages as the results of … Continue reading
Employers Combat FMLA Abuse
The federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) gives eligible employees the right to up to 12 weeks of leave per year, which may be taken intermittently for certain specified reasons, including the care of designated family members with serious … Continue reading
Facebook Posting Leads to an “F”
We all know that the right of free speech has its limits. There is no right to shout “Fire!” in a crowded theater. Those limits apply even in settings most closely associated with the free exchange of ideas, such as … Continue reading