When you make an offer on a home, one thing you want to consider is if it’s a good idea to add in some contingencies. These can provide you with a way to get out of that offer if you need it. Without contingencies, your offer may appear more attractive to buyers,...
If the police get a warrant for it, they can come into your house and search through your trash as they like. But they have to have a warrant, just as they would with any search of private property or your home. But are there other times when the police can look in...
You know exactly who is to blame for a drunk driving car crash. The impaired driver who got behind the wheel after they had too much to drink has no one to blame for that decision but themselves. However, there are occasions where those hurt by a drunk driver need to...
You’ve been searching for the perfect piece of real estate for some time. Finally, something has come up and you’d like to put an offer in. After you’ve expressed interest, is it too late to walk away? What might cause you to back off from a deal in the first place? ...
Retail outlets treat shoplifting very seriously. Every year, shoplifting accounts for hundreds of millions of dollars of losses for businesses across the U.S. Sometimes, it’s possible for shoplifting precautions to go too far, though. You may find yourself detained...
If you ask most people if tailgating is safe or legal, they will tell you that it is neither. They understand that you're not supposed to tailgate another car because it can cause an accident. But if you then ask them what a safe following distance looks like, many...
You started your business in your basement or garage, and it has really taken off. It’s time to get your first commercial lease so that you have space to grow. It won’t take long, however, to realize that commercial leases are a lot more complicated than residential...
You were having a good time with a friend at a party – until you weren’t. Someone you didn’t even know apparently had a little too much to drink, and they got aggressive. Things got heated, they made threats and threw a punch, and you responded by protecting yourself...
The moments following a car crash are often characterized by confusion and an adrenaline rush. In fact, the adrenaline levels can be so high that you may never feel the pain for hours until the adrenaline wears off. Even if you feel fine after a car accident, it is...