by Dennis Beaver | employees, employment, human resources, identity theft, lawyers, OSHA
Several contract medical professionals reached out to say that one of their bosses first tried to force them to take unpaid OSHA courses and then suggested someone else could take the tests on their behalf, which would be a federal crime. What’s an employee to...
by Dennis Beaver | education, financial, investment, retirement
“Wealth Your Way” by Cosmo DeStefano offers a highly accessible guide for young adults and their parents on building wealth through simple, consistent habits. February 16, 2026 • By Dennis Beaver “Mr. Beaver, I am terrified that our four grandsons,...
by Dennis Beaver | communication, conflict, good manners, human resources, manners, prison
This young man needed to be scared straight after his mother expressed her fear that he was on a path to prison. Hearing these eight do’s and don’ts worked. February 10, 2026 • By Dennis Beaver Prison is a place like no other. It is its own world and has...
by Dennis Beaver | AI, AI - Artificial Intelligence, employment, interviews, Jobs, management
“Work How You Are Wired” leads job seekers on a journey of self-discovery. Understanding your natural abilities, personality and core values before interviewing can help you snag the job for which you are “wired.” February 3, 2026 • By Dennis...
by Dennis Beaver | AI, AI - Artificial Intelligence, attorney fees, clients, liability
The article about lawyers billing clients for hours of work that AI did in seconds generated quite a response. One law firm even called a staff meeting to say that they’re exploring how to address the issue. The other angle of the article — lawyers’...
by Dennis Beaver | background checks, complaint, lawyers, malpractice, search, State Bar
Research shows you can’t rely on some state bar websites to vet a lawyer you’re considering hiring. Here’s how to check out a lawyer before you hire. January 19, 2026 • By Dennis Beaver If you’re looking to retain an attorney, you might have...
by Dennis Beaver | AI - Artificial Intelligence, attorney fees, clients, liability
The ability of AI to reduce the time required for certain legal tasks is exposing both the legal profession’s reliance on the billable hour to boost firms’ income and the unrealistic expectations that lawyers face to remain employed. January 13, 2026 • By...
by Dennis Beaver | attorney, contracts, elder abuse, elder law attorney, estate planning, family, family law, parenting, trusts
If you are worried about older family members or friends whose financial judgment is raising red flags, help is out there — from an elder law attorney. January 6, 2026 • By Dennis Beaver Over the many years I’ve been in law practice, a client’s adult...
by Dennis Beaver | contractor, contracts, elder abuse, family, family law, fraud
An aging couple hired a remodeling company that illegally required large deposits, and then they decided to stick with the company even after an employee stole from them and wasn’t fired. December 29, 2025 • By Dennis Beaver There is an age when self-doubt —...
by Dennis Beaver | estate planning, family, family law, law enforcement, parenting
This case of a violent and entitled adult son whose parents are in denial is an example of the extreme risks some parents face if they neglect essential safety precautions. December 22, 2025 • By Dennis Beaver When the news that legendary director Rob Reiner and his...
