by Dennis Beaver | college, contracts, education, history, professor, student
Two students wanted to reschedule a final exam so they could visit Italy with family, and when their professor refused, citing a posted long-standing and universal rule, they muttered about filing a grievance. What’s next? May 11, 2026 • By Dennis Beaver Under...
by Dennis Beaver | bargain, communication, lawyers, settlement, theory
Written by experts who have experience with high-stakes situations like FBI hostage crises and diplomacy, “Never Settle” stands out from other negotiation books by focusing on practical exercises and taking a coaching approach. May 5, 2026 • By Dennis...
by Dennis Beaver | AI, AI - Artificial Intelligence, education, law school, lawyers
AI could be the modern equivalent of the automobile’s impact on blacksmiths as it rapidly transforms the legal profession, potentially leading to an employment crisis for law school graduates. What can they do? April 27, 2026 • By Dennis Beaver Just about every...
by Dennis Beaver | cancer, compassion, marriage, medical care
Bladder cancer survivors and a therapist share the realities of living with a stoma, why well-intentioned words can be hurtful, and how to be there for loved ones as they rebuild their identity. April 21, 2026 • By Dennis Beaver There is a time when “tough...
by Dennis Beaver | attorney, business, employees, insurance
An insurance expert explains that Jerry skipping essential business insurance is a “false economy” for new small-business owners, and a labor attorney outlines how Jerry can avoid being accused of unfair competition when setting up shop. April 14, 2026 •...
by Dennis Beaver | education, employment, inspiration, invention, Jobs
What motivates the creation of societally impactful ventures? We can find some answers in the invention of a life-saving gadget and the purpose behind an author’s book. April 7, 2026 • By Dennis Beaver Today, I’m sharing two inspiring stories that I think...
by Dennis Beaver | education, family, retirement
“Your Retirement Sketchbook” focuses on the hardest part of retirement planning — figuring out what your retirement life will look like — instead of overwhelming readers with financial charts and formulas. April 1, 2026 • By Dennis Beaver “Mr....
by Dennis Beaver | business, estate planning, financial, retirement, trusts, will
The cost of delaying estate planning is far greater than the time it takes to get the ball rolling. Sudden illness and accidents don’t send you a heads-up before they happen, and the remedy is far easier than you think. March 24, 2026 • By Dennis Beaver Imagine...
by Dennis Beaver | accounting, business, customers, documents, Email, U.S. Postal Service, US Mail
Email-only billing has created problems for some customers as bills land in spam folders and payment disputes ensue, not to mention heightened fraud risks. March 16, 2026 • By Dennis Beaver Once upon a time in a galaxy far, far away, e-mailed invoices became common,...
by Dennis Beaver | local media, neighbors, property damage
Some neighbors are just jerks, but that doesn’t mean you have to be. Here’s how to go about creating a paper trail when asking a neighbor to deal with a tree that’s a safety hazard. March 9, 2026 • By Dennis Beaver If your travels bring you to my...
