by Dennis Beaver | healthcare, senior care
July 30, 2011 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver Last week we answered a question from Jenny, a 32-year old reader who wanted to know if she needed a will. “I’m single, never been married, no children, rent an apartment and own my car. I’ve...
by Dennis Beaver | lawsuit, property damage
August 16, 2019 • By Dennis Beaver While most business owners are aware they have a legal duty to maintain their premises in a safe, hazard-free condition, some fail to understand or accept the fact that this includes trees on the property. Trees provide shade, are...
by Dennis Beaver | employment, workplace
January 19, 2018 • By Dennis Beaver
“With so many examples of sexual harassment coming to light, suddenly a long-suppressed memory surfaced, and frankly, Mr. Beaver, I want my former employer to pay for what they did,” Mary Ann stated during the kind of phone...
by Dennis Beaver | attorney fees, small claims court
April 15, 2006 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver I received a notice from my former attorney that tells me I need to participate in fee arbitration or he will file suit against me in Small Claims Court. Can you tell me what to expect, and how the Fee...
by Dennis Beaver | technology, telephone service, travel
August 12, 2006 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver I just returned from a trip to the Orient and Australia. My cell phone provider told me how to make calls, but I was never really clear on what it cost to call home. The phone bill came to a whopping $600 and...
by Dennis Beaver | workplace
April 6, 2013 • By Dennis Beaver While there are hundreds of thousands of cellphone applications — commonly referred to as apps — which claim an ability of doing almost anything, some are downright dangerous to your wallet if believed. Sergio discovered just how...
by Dennis Beaver | attorney fees
June 2, 2008 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver Is it legal for a doctor, lawyer, CPA or most any professional to charge for a missed appointment? That was the question left on my cell phone voice mail by Sandra, who lives in Atascadero, Calif. In case you did...
by Dennis Beaver | business, consumer, restaurant
December 29, 2017 • By Dennis Beaver
We’ve all heard the saying, “Penny wise and pound foolish.” “For business owners, it means focusing on saving money to the point of turning customers away. There has to be a balance between money saving...
by Dennis Beaver | doctor, medicine
July 3, 2020 • By Dennis Beaver “Nick” is a recent graduate Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa who returned to his home town in Southern California, opening an office. “After I hung out my shingle, it was clear that I needed to attract a patient...
